The Parochial Church Council (PCC) helps the church to play it’s part in God’s mission, cooperates with the minister, ensures legal compliance with charity and ecclesiastical law, cares for our buildings and is a channel of consultation within the wider church.
Latest PCC Update
The PCC met on the 26th February.
We discussed plans for Easter, including an Open Morning with activities on March 28th.
Safeguarding: Bishop Ruth had sent a helpful comment and we discussed how to maintain a healthy and safe culture in the light of this. Safeguarding is now seen as a positive word in our society.
The treasurer proposed a budget for this year: the finances are looking healthier than last year, thank you to everyone who gives to support the work of the church in Southbourne. He would like the true cost of running the church (there is no state aid) to be more widely known!
A day of prayer had been suggested by a member of the congregation, Tom thought this might become 3 days spread over the next several months, focusing on the world, the church and ourselves.
The APCM will be held on Thursday April 23rd. Please pray about whether you or someone you know would be a good PCC or Deanery Synod member, and talk to Tom for details.
The full minutes are available from the church office. Please continue to pray for your church and PCC.
Sarah Maclennan, PCC Secretary
ANNUAL REPORT
During 2023, the PCC prayed into a restructuring that delegates more responsibilities to Teams (sub-committees) that would meet to pray, discuss and report back to the PCC. The hope is that more people can be involved in running the Church, and the PCC has more time for our longer-term aims and vision.
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