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PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL |
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BACKGROUND
St. Faith's PCC has
the responsibility of co-operating with the incumbent in
promoting in the ecclesiastical parish the whole mission
of the Church, pastoral, evangelistic, social and
ecumenical.
It also has
responsibility for the Church and Church Hall of St.
Faith's, St. Nicholas Chapel, Christ Church Centre and
bungalow, Church House, Coach House, Nos. 1 & 2
Churchfields and via the Church Institute, Nos. 2 & 4
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MEMBERS
Reverend
Canon Peter Jones (Rector & Chairman)
Reverend Pat Mann (Assistant Curate)
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Mrs Mary Strugnell
(Churchwarden)
Sue
Casey
(Hon.
Treasurer)
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Mrs Sandra Haggan
(Churchwarden)
Vacant
(Hon. Secretary) |
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Dr Graham Frost
Mrs Jackie Martin
Mrs Jane Rowthorn
Deanery Synod Representatives:
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Mrs Fiona Hedley
Mrs Mary Moore
Mr Bill Skilleter
Mrs Victoria Webb
Mrs Sandra Haggan
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Mr Geoffrey Jones
Mr Alistair Piper
Mrs Rosemary Thomas
Dr Michael Fluck |
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COMMITTEES
The PCC operates
through a number of committees that meet between full
meetings of the PCC. The committees are:
Standing Committee
is
the Executive Committee and has the power to transact
PCC business between meetings. Members:
Rector, Churchwardens, Treasurer,
Secretary,
Vacant (PCC
Member).
Buildings Management Committee (BMC)
embraces property maintenance, hiring, rent collecting
and all other aspects of property management. In
particular, it considers the strategic aspects of the
parish estate. It is also responsible for the Fabric of
the Church. Members: Bill Skilleter
(Chairman)(1&2 Churchfields, Hall Complex,
2-4 North Street), Alistair Piper, Anne Plater
(St Nicholas Chapel),
Diane Powell, Jenny Sagrott (St Faith's Church),
Mary Strugnell, Jan Stuart, (Secretary)(Christchurch
Centre & Bungalow), Paul Utting
(Organ).
Parish
Development Group (PDG)
takes an overview of buildings, worship and
pastoral issues, using the recommendations from the
Rapid Parish Development Project Report
as a way of looking forward and then making
recommendations to the PCC.
Members: Rector
(Chairman), Michael
Fluck, Graham Frost, Sandra Haggan, Fiona Hedley,
Geoffrey Jones, Jane Rowthorn,
Richard Stokes,
Rosemary Thomas, Jackie Udy
(Secretary).
Worship Planning Group.
To provide a forum
for feedback and discussion to assist the Ministry Team
in worship. To provide extensive forward planning
and publicity for worship across the calendar year. Members:
Pat Mann
(Chair),
Penny Britt,
Michael Fluck,
Sandra Haggan, Colin
Hedley, Michael Laird,
Sybel Laird,
Jackie Martin,
Geoff Porter, Bruce Strugnell,
Helena Youle.
Finance Committee produces the
annual budget and monitors the parish finances. Members: Treasurer,
Roger Simmons,
Vacant
(PCC Member).
Treasury
Team. Honorary Treasurer (Sue
Casey), Assistant Treasurer - Parish Accounts
(Geoff Porter),
Assistant Treasurer - Development Accounts (Colin
Carter), Bookkeeper (Roger
Simmons).
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APCM
Minutes of 13 March 2011 and Annual Reports and
Financial Statements for 2010
LATEST
MEETINGS |
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Buildings Management
Committee Meeting - 12 January 2012
Nursery. The
Nursery business in Church House had gone into
liquidation. An offer to restart the nursery under new
ownership was under consideration.
Dynamo Youth Theatre. The
use of the church by the Theatre was welcomed but in any
production consideration was needed at an early stage
about health and safety issues including fire risk.
Care of Churches. A
recent Diocesan booklet stated: “In the normal course of
events as soon as any alteration to the contents of the
church is contemplated or any proposal for the
introduction of any significant object is made, the
Incumbent and Churchwardens should consult the PCC and
discuss all theological, aesthetic and practical
implications. A full minute of any conclusions should
be made”. The meeting was critical of the fact that the
BMC and Health and Safety Officer had not been consulted
at an early stage about scaffolding, the generator, fire
exits and other matters.
Church Hall & St Nicholas
Chapel. Both
properties had been revalued by Hughes Ellard.
Insurance. The
meeting was critical that a number of insurances on
buildings had elapsed before they were renewed. A
better system was required.
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PCC Meeting - 28 November
2011
Nave Altar.
The recent exercise to
seek the views of parishioners about having a Nave Altar
had shown that 74% were possibly/definitely in favour
and 26% against or unsure. The results would be issued
in table form The results would be considered and a
decision taken at the next PCC meeting on 30 January.
Co-ordination of Music in
Worship. We
were still seeking a Director of Music but two
parishioners would be able to play the organ at services
until Easter.
Finance. Our
income for 2012 had been estimated by the Treasurer.
Nursery. There
were still uncertainties about the future of the Nursery
in Church House.
Electoral Roll. There
had been three additional names on the Roll and one name
removed with the passing of Dr Trevor Hopkinson RIP.
PCC Away Day. A
report was given of the recent very successful Away Day.
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Worship Planning Group Meeting – 23 November 2011
Purpose.
The group will be known as the Worship Planning Group to
provide extensive forward planning and publicity for
worship across the calendar year. The group will meet
roughly bi-monthly and will be chaired by the Assistant
Curate.
Sunday Eucharist’s.
Sunday Club will revert to participating in monthly
Family Eucharist’s and will occur on the same Sunday
each month.
Sunday Readings.
With the introduction of pew bibles, there is a need for
the congregation to prepare for the readings by being
given time to find page numbers in the bible translation
to hand.
Nave Altar Consultation.
The PCC will receive
a report on 28 November.
Order of Service.
A “hybrid” publication was recommended that would
provide a blend of continuity of core liturgical
material but with rubrics allowing for a reasonable
usage of seasonal and thematic variations. This will be
introduced as a pilot on Sunday 5 February 2012.
The Triduum.
In respect of opportunities for children to learn about
the meaning of Lent, Holy Week and Easter, further
thought will be given to what we can offer on Good
Friday and Holy Saturday whilst maintaining our church’s
commitment to the CTHB Good Friday events.
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Buildings Management Committee (BMC) – 17 November 2011
Church House.
There is a hiring agreement for the rooms used in the
daytime by the Nursery and the owner has formed a
limited company to handle nursery business. The company
and management of the nursery have met to discuss their
future and we await their comments.
It was reported that despite the 12 months’ notice given
by the current manager, there is still no prospective
manager for the Coach House shop to take over at the end
of 2011.
Valuations.
Formal valuations have been requested for the Church
Hall and Langstone Chapel.
Chapel.
Sarah Butterfield in association with the Langstone
Village Association (LVA) is exhibiting her paintings in
the Chapel with an agreed commission payment to St
Faith’s. The LVA need to carry insurance for the event.
Church.
A proposal for an extension to the church on the north
side of the nave was discussed and the Parish Architect
has provided the Rector with a proposal for a
replacement for the choir vestry to mitigate the damp
problems of the existing 1929 addition. These proposals
will both be considered in some detail by the BPG
(Buildings Project Group) who hope to report to the PCC
before the 2012 APCM on all of the buildings owned by St
Faith’s.
CFL (Compact Fluorescent Lamps) have been purchased and
will be fitted into the church lighting fittings
hopefully reducing the high temperature effects and the
high energy use.
Someone has put a load of builder’s rubble (bricks etc)
into the waste bin used by the church. As a result,
this can no longer be emptied and we have no place to
put our waste. It is hoped that the Men’s Group will be
able to empty the wheelie bin and so enable its use once
again as a waste bin.
North Street.
The Rector will be attending a meeting to discuss a
development of the corner between North Street and East
Street that could include 2-4 North Street.
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PCC Meeting - 24 October 2011
PCC Away Day. The
programme for the Away Day was discussed. Its aim was
to implement the Mission Statement to grow and share our
Faith.
Nave Altar Consultation. A
questionnaire would be given to church attendees to get
their views on the Nave Altar experiment.
Stewardship. A
message needed to be
given about Legacy Giving and parishioners told of our
future capital commitment.
Churchfields. Repairs
to No 2 would cost £700.
Hall Complex. The
fire alarm and emergency lighting had been tested in the
Hall. Metal plates across the internal roof of Coach
House were not effective and a claim on the contractors
for £2K was likely. Quotes were being obtained for the
repair of the car park walls.
Christ Church Bungalow. Discussions
were still taking place with the Diocese concerning the
cost of leasing the Bungalow to our Curate.
Parish Properties. All
buildings in the parish would be examined by the
Buildings Management Committee to establish their value
and flexibility of use. A report would be ready in the
New Year.
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Property
Development Group Meeting - 17 October 2011
Coffee Mornings.
Thursday
coffee morning will be at 11am after the Eucharist
service. Toddler group morning had been switched from
Tuesday to Friday.
Church Office.
An application had
been made to lease 2 North Street. If accepted, the
Church Office might move into the church.
North Transept.
Pews would
stay in storage until 31 March 2012.
Budget.
The meeting considered that an allowance should be made
for notice /display boards for Church House and the
Hall. Also an external notice board outside the church
which could be read from the pavement and a “Welcome”
sign. An improved board was required on the right hand
side of the North Door. Discussion as to whether any
allowance needed in budget for magazine now it is
offered free. Advertising revenues should increase and
costs should go down - should balance each other in
time, so no allocation required.
Church Building.
Further
discussions were necessary about the plans put forward
by our architect.
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BMC Meeting - 13 October 2011
Christ Church Centre. The
Lessee was considering auctioning their option to
purchase the Centre. Negotiations were continuing with
the Diocese for assistance with the cost of
accommodating the Curate in the Bungalow.
Churchfields. The
tenant of No 1 had been given permission to have a dog
subject to keeping the environs clean. The floor of the
bathroom of No 2 had rot in it and required a new floor
costing £700.
St Nicholas Chapel. The
Conservation Officer’s Report was awaited for the
proposed stain glass window.
Hall Complex. The
fire alarm and emergency lighting had had their annual
testing.
Car Park & Coach House. The
metal plates in the roof of Coach House were not
effective and the £2,000 cost would be recovered. The
window at the top of the stairs was in a poor condition.
The car park walls were bowing outwards in parts and
the archway was deteriorating.
Utilities Bills. The
committee required to see the bills for utilities
regularly to monitor expenditure.
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PCC Meeting - 26 September 2011
Churchyard Development. Work
on the churchyard by Warblington School was still being
discussed with Havant Borough Council.
Town Fair. The
Fair had raised £3,600. Furniture and a coffee machine
might be purchased for use in the reception area of the
North Transept. £2,000 would be used by the PCC for the
reception area subject to feasibility.
PCC Away Day. This
would be held on 12 November at Warblington School and
would be preceded by a religious service.
Common Tenure. The
Church of England was changing terms and conditions of
employment in line with common practice. The Rector is
transferring to “Common Tenure” and would be producing a
work plan for 2012 for discussion with the PCC.
Finance. Our
finances stood at £135,635 of which £95,819 is on
deposit. Possible high expenses were expected but we
would probably break even by the end of the year.
Worship. Sunday
evening worship was discussed and alternatives to
Evensong were considered for some Sundays. Bibles
generously donated by two parishioners would be placed
in church on Bible Sunday.
Nave Altar. The
Nave Altar experiment would be extended by two weeks and
a questionnaire was being considered to enable
parishioners to give their views.
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Parish Development Group
Meeting - 14 September 2011
Toddler Group. A
carpet had been given to the group which now meets on
Friday.
Church Opening. The
Church would remain open for coffee on market days.
Church Office. The
office was now more accessible to the public. It is
manned daily including lunchtimes, with the Rector and
Curate spending one morning each in the office. Opening
hours would be advertised and improvements made to the
appearance of the office.
Parish Buildings. An
assessment was to take place of all parish buildings to
assess their state of repair, use and cost. The changes
to the North Transept had improved worship facilities,
enabled the Nave Altar experiment, improved reception,
and enabled Sunday Club to be held in church during
Sunday service. The PCC would consider whether to vary
the present arrangements.
Vestries. The
future of the Vestries was still under consideration.
2012 Budget. In
shaping our 2012 Budget, regard would be had to our
mission as a church.
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Buildings Management Committee Meeting -
8 September 2011
The Buildings Project Group (BPG) was
planning surveys of building usage and needs for all of
the church properties.
The lessee of Christchurch Centre had
expressed an interest in extending their lease for a
further three years with the intention of making an
offer for the whole site in 2017.
The Diocese had responded negatively to
our request that they defray the loss of rent due to the
curate occupying the bungalow and we still await their
response to our proposed license to occupy. A meeting
with the Diocesan Secretary was being arranged to
include members of the BMC.
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PCC Meeting - 11 July 2011
Sue Casey.
The meeting co-opted Sue Casey on to the PCC and
unanimously appointed her Treasurer.
Communications Policy
Magazine. Jane Rowthorn,
Editor of Faith Matters, gave a presentation on the
changing face of Faith Matters. It was proposed to
change to five issues per annum, in line with Pompey
Chimes and these would be free. Local distribution to
all Havant Borough Council (HBC) households would
require 3,000+ copies; so instead, distribution would be
through local retailers, the library, doctors’
surgeries, etc. The current format of A5 size folded
A4, was preferred. There was potential for a
full-colour cover with the inside sheets remaining black
and white. This would attract ‘premium’ rates for some
advertisers. Content needed to be reviewed to not just
include what has gone on in church but to broaden the
appeal, for example personal faith stories and a regular
slot for Warblington and other local schools. The
publication needed to appeal to a younger audience too.
Other potential contributors were Sunday Club, Youth
Church & Young Believers. Some current content would
remain like the crossword and news from the registers,
others, like full PCC membership details and the PCC
minutes, needed to be reduced. With only five editions
per annum, upcoming events would need to utilise the
(larger) bulletin sheet and the website for promoting
the event. Cost with full colour cover would be around
£414/1,000 copies. Colour advertising opportunities
would boost revenue, currently about £1,000 per annum.
The title “Faith Matters” was under review. The meeting
unanimously authorized Jane’s proposals and their
further development.
Website Review. Jane then
presented an off-line prototype version of the proposed
website that had been developed by a member of the
congregation who wished to remain anonymous. Some of
the features that would be included in the live website
were highlighted. It would be possible for groups to
upload their own updates to their web pages, using
Twitter and Facebook to disseminate up-to-date
information to group members. The new website would go
live at the Town Fair and it was hoped that some
Warblington students would be available to help
demonstrate it. Content was required by 15th
August. The meeting authorized Jane’s proposals.
Havant Literary Festival Update.
The PCC had
previously authorised £300 expenditure on ‘Bible in
Voice and Verse’, a production in the church as part of
the Havant Literary Festival celebrating the 400th
anniversary of the King James Bible. Tickets would be
priced at £6 each. The provision of additional toilets
was being investigated.
PCC Away day.
In order to bring the ideas of various groups together
into a coherent program, a PCC away day for all members
was proposed for Saturday November 12th
between 9:30am and 2.00pm. A possible venue was
Warblington School.
Churchyard Development. Discussions were
necessary with Havant Borough Council.
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Buildings Management Committee Meeting - 7 July 2011
Buildings Project Group (BPG).
This is the new title
of the Pallant Project Group and it will plan surveys of
building usage and needs. This will lead to a set of
options for a feasibility study.
Coach House.
The tie bars in the roof are not effective but at
present there has been no movement of the roof so it is
safe. The rainwater goods need immediate attention and
a camera survey of the drains was recommended.
Christ Church Centre.
A rent review had
been conducted and a new fair rent agreed
Christ Church Bungalow. Renovation and
decoration was now finished at a cost of £8,536. An
agreement between the PCC and the Diocese for the use of
the Bungalow was under consideration.
St Faith’s Church and St Nicholas
Chapel.
A surveyor from
Ecclesiastic Insurance had inspected both properties and
would be reporting on a number of requirements including
an electrical system report, electrical tests on all
portable appliances and an asbestos survey. Repairs
would be made to 40-60 tiles and guttering on the
church. The Parish Architect would be asked to prepare
sketches of possible alternatives to the 1920s choir
vestry. We had been given a loop system amplifier for
church which would be tested. If it is satisfactory, it
would be suitable for T-settings on hearing aids.
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PCC Meeting - 6 June 2011
Churchyard.
A scheme for development of part of the
churchyard was being drawn up with Warblington School in
support of their MAD week.
Church.
There was no progress to report about the
North East corner of the church. Discussion took place,
however, about the need to incorporate kitchen
facilities, and have dedicated prep space for flower
arrangers. A loop system was under consideration to
improve the benefits of the audio system.
Christ Church Bungalow.
Work on the bungalow had started and
extra volunteers to the present seven were required.
The roof of the carport was being fixed with
stanchions.
Child Protection Policy.
Fiona Hedley, Child Protection Officer,
took the meeting through the Child Protection Policy, a
copy of which had been previously sent to members. The
meeting approved the Policy.
Stewardship Campaign.
The campaign goal might be the need to
increase giving by £9,000 annually for year 2, 3 and 4
to compensate for our loss of income from the Bungalow,
now that it was to be the Assistant Curate’s residence.
Extra Parochial Giving.
The meeting decided that the £6,000
approved in the 2010 Budget should be disbursed to
United Society for the Propagation of the Gospel
(£1,500), Tearfund (£1,500), Roberts Centre, Portsmouth
(£1,000), Havant Women’s Aid (£1,000) and Sendai
Mission, Japan (£1,000). Mrs Rosemary Thomas expressed
her appreciation to the meeting for the payment to
Sendai.
Havant Literary Festival.
As a part of this year’s Festival, St.
Faith’s had agreed to host an event on Friday 23rd
September. This is the 400th anniversary of
the King James Bible (1611) and we would need the
attendance of 100 people at a charge of £6 each to cover
the costs to the Havant Literary Society and St Faith’s
Church.
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Buildings Management Committee Meeting - 1 June 2011
Jan Stuart
is no
longer a member of
the PCC but has been co-opted as BMC
Secretary.
Church House and 1&2
Churchfields.
The value of
Churchfields was £495K. Because of its poor state, the
value of Church House and Coach House was only £85K.
When renovated and redesigned it would be worth £500K.
This would enable the Boyd-Richardson Trust to be
transferred to Church House and would enable
Churchfields to be sold, thereby realizing £495K for
church repairs. It was therefore imperative not to sell
Church House. The Pallant Project Group had been formed
to progress work on Church House.
Christ Church Centre.
A rent review was due
in August and this would be done in negotiation with the
lessee.
Christ Church Bungalow.
A new kitchen had been installed costing £4K. Work on
repairing the carport was in progress. Five radiators
had been replaced and all the valves changed.
Volunteers were being organized to paint the bungalow.
A new bath and electric shower had been installed. The
lawn had been cut. The assistant curate, Pat Mann,
would be moving in on 24 July. A contract was being
prepared covering her occupancy of the bungalow.
St Faith’s Church.
A loop system was to be installed in church. Problems
were being experienced with the rough boards in the
North Transept, where the pews used to stand.
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Parish
Development Committee Meeting - 17 May 2011
Project
Management.
Members of the congregation had been invited to join a
project management team headed by Alistair Piper.
Churchwarden's and the Chairman of the Buildings
Management Committee (BMC) would be members.
North
East Transept/Vestries.
Options
being considered were to improve the space in its
present form, making changes on the lines of Richards
Glover’s sketches, changing the 1929 infill or
demolition. Other matters discussed included
mezzanines and vestry usage. Proposals would be put
to the BMC and then the PCC.
Church
Building.
Consideration was given to other requirements including
three or preferably four toilets including one for
persons with disabilities, storage space, kitchen
facility and vestry requirements (one or two?). Rooms
needed to be multi-purpose.
“Faith
Matters”.
Jane
Rowthorn, Editor, had produced a document for the PDC
and PCC to consider for a new format magazine.
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Parochial Church Council Meeting - 9 May 2011
Public
Relations.
Jane
Rowthorn would take over PR duties, assisted by a
sub-committee.
Appointment of Treasurer.
The help of
the Deanery was being sought to find a Treasurer and it
might be necessary to pay an honorarium.
Town
Fair.
The
committee organizing the Town Fair was given a budget of
£500.
North
Transept and Choir Vestry.
There had
been a further fall of plaster in the Transept.
Problems arising out of a soak-away were being
examined. A decision was being considered about
having the choir vestry demolished, renovated or
applying the scheme recommended by Richard Glover
(Architect).
Loop
System.
A loop
system in church was being considered. It would be
expensive to install and might not be necessary for
digital hearing aids.
Christ
Church Bungalow.
The bungalow
to be occupied by our new Assistant Curate and family
was in a poor state of repair and the garden needed much
work on it. The Men’s Club would help but essential
work was likely to cost over £11K.
Rectory.
Work was continuing on the proposal to move the Rectory into Church
House. Quotes were being sought for a Feasibility
Study.
Stewardship Campaign.
Plans would
be drawn up soon for a wide ranging campaign.
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Buildings Management Committee Meeting - 23 April 2011
Hall
Complex .
The old
clock in the Hall, valued at £250, had been stolen.
There was no sign of a break-in. The Police and
insurers had been informed. Droppings of pigeons
roosting in the tree outside the Coach House door were
causing a health risk and a pest control firm would
undertake suitable treatment at a cost of between £150
and £225 +VAT. Mrs Howe was having minor renovation
work on the nursery toilets done at her own expense.
The hiring agreement for the nursery was to be formally
updated now that it was a limited company. The Havant
Borough Council is in favour of our preliminary plans
for Church House which included incorporating a new
Rectory in the 18th Century part of the
building and the renovation of the rest. The major part
of the costs would be borne by the Diocese out of the
sale of the present Rectory.
Christ
Church Bungalow.
The bungalow was now empty and was left clean and tidy by the vacating
tenants. Having been built nearly 40 years ago, it
would now need major renovation including a new
kitchen. Total costs were estimated at £11,280.
2 North
Street.
The Parish Office, complete with telephone, was now in the building.
St Faith’s
Church.
The Men’s Club had done a sterling job of spring cleaning and weeding.
A lamp at the Font needed replacing and a radiator
needed repair. The pews had been removed in the North
Transept and stored in an empty house. The plinth for
the nave altar had been delivered. Modern digital
hearing aids tended not to need an audio loop and it was
decided to defer a decision on installing one until
alterations had been finished to the church.
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Parish
Development Committee Meeting - 11 April 2011
Terms of
Reference.
Liaison with other committees would take place when appropriate. PDC
members who were also PCC members would vote as their
individual opinion dictated.
North
Transept and Nave Altar.
A handout had been provided in church to allay peoples’ fears about the
proposed changes. The intention was to provide adequate
room for passage up to communion. The north transept
would be improved by putting in a ramp for access to
toilets, having an external courtyard, using the clergy
vestry as an office, providing soft seating, relocating
the organ to provide room for a two storey vestry,
providing a coffee bar by the North door, and providing
additional seating.
Church
House.
The Diocese would provide money from the sale of the Rectory to renovate
and convert Church House. A project management team
would be set up. Havant Borough Council had been
involved in our proposals and recognized that it had
social enterprise aspects.
Website.
Two styles of website were under consideration and expert advice was
being sought, particularly marketing and publicity
expertise.
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PCC Meeting - 28 March 2011
Appointment of Officers.
The following appointments were made:
Deputy Chairman: Graham Frost, Electoral Roll Officer:
Hilary Deadman, Child Protection Officer: Fiona Hedley.
There were no nominations for Treasurer or PCC Secretary
so these two posts remained vacant. The Rector, Canon
Peter Jones , continued as Chairman of the PCC.
Committees.
All new committees should be clear of their remit and
should discuss this at their first meeting and bring
drafts to the next PCC. The Standing Committee was the
Executive Committee and had power to transact PCC
business between meetings. It made its decisions based
on the steer of the PCC. The Parish Development
Committee (PDC) looking sideways at buildings, worship,
pastoral, using the information from the Rapid Parish
Development exercise as a way of looking forward and
then making recommendations to PCC. The PDC would
continue to make recommendations subject to PCC scrutiny
and approval. The PDC, in its co-ordinating role, would
consult with relevant committees before making proposals
to the PCC. Membership of committees was as follows:
Standing Committee.
Canon Peter Jones, Chairman; Churchwardens (Mrs Sandra
Haggan & Mrs Mary Strugnell), PCC Secretary, Treasurer
and Geoffrey Jones.
Graham Frost was elected Deputy Chairman.
Worship Committee.
Canon Peter Jones, Penny Britt, Michael Fluck, Sandra
Haggan, Trevor Hopkinson, Michael Laird, Jackie Martin,
Bruce Strugnell, Jan and Carmen Stuart and Sylvia
Willey.
Parish Development Committee.
Canon Peter Jones, Michael Fluck, Graham Frost, Sandra
Haggan, Fiona Hedley, Geoff Jones, Armineh Pogosian,
Jane Rowthorn, Richard Stokes, Rosemary Thomas and
Jackie Udy (Secretary).
Buildings Management Committee.
Bill Skilleter (Chair), Alistair Piper, Anne Plater,
Jenny Sagrott, Jan Stuart (Secretary), Mary Strugnell
and Paul Utting.
Finance Committee.
Treasurer, (in the absence of a treasurer one of the
churchwardens to attend), Roger Simmons.
Public Relations.
The Standing Committee would take overall responsibility
for PR with a sub committee. Jane Rowthorn would have
responsibility for PR activity.
Communications. Communications
strategy would be reviewed in terms of “Faith Matters”
and the Website.
Reprovision of a Rectory.
Discussions had taken place with the Diocese about
selling the existing rectory and building a new one as
part of an imaginative scheme for the Pallant suite of
buildings.
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Parish Development Committee
Meeting – 14 March 2011
Church House.
Re-investment in Church House was
necessary, with substantial funding required. The only
realistic way of obtaining the necessary funding would
be to use the money from the sale of the present
Rectory. Church House could be split in two vertically
and totally reconfigured, with a new Rectory provided in
front part (40%), new nursery premises and community
usage areas to rear (60%). Internal layout of Hall
would be changed and updated, to suit the needs of
Dynamo Youth Theatre (DYT). The Coach House would
remain, but possibly be let for social enterprises.
There would be a meeting to discuss these plans with the
Archdeacon & Diocesan Secretary. A meeting would also
be held with Havant Borough Council.
Hall. Plans
for the Hall had been produced to fit the requirements
of DYT, but we were also considering our own
requirements. DYT would continue to use the Hall on
hire basis, but there was also potential demand from
linked schools.
Funding. An
organisation – The South Coast Communities Board - had
been set up to provide funding whereby Churches, etc,
who were prepared to use their buildings for community
purposes, could receive funding. There were also a lot
of social enterprise groups and voluntary groups who
bring their own funding to put into suitable buildings.
Four Projects.
Four projects had been considered for
putting to the congregation. These were Lighting,
Heating, Audio and CCTV but changes to the North
Transept would become the pilot scheme for the whole
church, with experiments carried out for things like
lighting, etc.
Investment Properties.
These were not being depreciated in accounts. Profit
might not be true profit, as it does not allow for any
future maintenance.
Nave Altar and North Transept.
Storage for pews had been found.
Ways to improved East wall were being considered.
Plastic chairs would be used at the North end of the
North Transept for the services. A big space would be
left at the front of the North Transept to allow people
to present themselves for communion. Some soft modular
seats were being considered to put in the space. Also
it was suggested that a table with hymn books be put at
the side of the North Door, so that people handing out
hymn books could face those entering the Church. We
needed perhaps two lightweight boards, one to say
“welcome”, the other to advertise concerts, etc.
Website and Parish Magazine.
It was proposed to create a new
website. “Faith Matters” would go on the website but
hard copies would still be available in church at no
charge. It would remain in its present form until
September.
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PCC Meeting - 28
February 2011
Electoral Roll.
Hilary Deadman
(Electoral Roll Officer) reported three additional names
to the Roll which now stood at 175 names, with about 40
of them living outside the parish. The PCC accepted the
report and the Chairman thanked Hilary for her work in
revising the Roll.
Extra Parochial Giving 2011. At the six month stage
the PCC would review our finances and consider using a
percentage of any surplus to increase our EPG for 2011.
2010 Accounts.
The PCC accepted the Annual Report and Financial
Statements for the year ending 31 December 2010. The
Treasurer, Helen Faulkner, and her support team were
thanked for their splendid work during the year.
Property.
The meeting reviewed the major work required on the
church and Hall Complex, together with the need to
modernize the kitchen of Christ Church Bungalow.
Fairfield School Garden Proposal.
Parents and a dinner lady would assist in the
supervision of children on the garden site in the
churchyard. A rota of adults would look after the
garden during the long summer break. Our development of
the North Transept might provide an opportunity for
adults and children working in the garden to take
advantage of facilities in the church.
Last Meeting of this PCC.
Canon Peter concluded the meeting by thanking everyone
for their work during the last year. He also expressed
his thanks to Colin Carter who was standing down from
the committee, referring particularly to the work that
he and Jan Stuart had done on a number of property
issues.
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Buildings Management Committee
Meeting - 24 February 2011
Budget. The
2011 budget was £18K.
Nos 1 & 2 Churchfields.
Tests for landlords’ gas certificates
were being done on both buildings. Repairs were being
made to No 2 because of water ingress.
Boyd Richardson Trust.
Valuations were being undertaken by
Hughes Ellard of Nos 1 & 2 Churchfields to see if the
Trust could be transferred to Church House and Coach
House which were also being valued.
Hall Complex.
Rodent entry into Church House was being dealt with
including repairing outer doors and clearing the garden
of undergrowth. The lean-to had been repaired at Coach
House. Further meetings were taking place with Dynamo
Youth Theatre about the Hall.
St Nicholas Chapel.
The wardens were hoping to have
sufficient funds to pay for repairs.
Christ Church Bungalow.
The temporary “licence to occupy”
tenancy was being extended to 2 April.
Flat 2A North Street.
The housing association were attending to
a leaking toilet.
Organ. The
pedal board had been repaired and was now in use.
Parish Office.
The transfer of the office to 2 North
Street would go ahead shortly, now that the phone system
had been transferred to BT.
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Parish Development
Committee Meeting - 21 February 2011
Vision Statement.
The following Vision Statement was agreed:
“It is the vision of St
Faith’s Church to put the heart back into Havant. We
will do this through the stewardship of God’s gifts by
commending the Christian Faith to people of all ages,
sharing the Gospel in ways that deepen understanding and
building relationships with individuals and institutions
that enhance our common life”.
Nave Altar and North
Transept.
Among the numerous reasons for clearing the north
transept was the creation of space required for a nave
altar to operate when required. Certain weeks would be
designated for experimentation within the six month
period 1st May to 30th October.
Should the trial prove beneficial a further application
would be made to the Archdeacon for a faculty to retain
the flexibility that the arrangement provided.
Communications.
The meeting
recognised the need to use the logo on all
communications.
Buildings.
In the widest sense
how do we want to maximise use of the buildings?
Discussion took place
around what is the potential use/need for the Church
buildings - Tea Dances? Whist Drives? Playgroups? etc.
We needed to establish where there was a gap in the
local area and this would influence decision as to the
way forward.
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Parish
Development Committee Meeting - 31 January 2011
Church House.
A condition survey
had been undertaken on Church House. We needed to look
at the building strategically, in terms of preserving it
and putting it to good use.
Architect students.
Copies of
the presentation posters used for a mid-year review
would be displayed in Church.
Nave Altar.
PCC had authorised the acquisition of the plinth for the
Nave Altar experiment. There was a need to plan how to
clear the North Transept, where to put the pews, etc.
Two protest letters had been received. One person was
under the impression that the chancel would be
abandoned.
Faith Matters.
The circulation at present was 175. There was a need to
look at other possible ways of reaching a larger
audience. Currently the magazine costs £1k per annum to
produce, but costs were covered by advertising revenue
and the 30p charge. One option might be to abandon the
magazine in its current format, another to expand it
into a “Havant Newspaper”. There would be a need to
communicate why changes were being made.
Vision Statement.
Work continued on drafting the Vision statement and
Mission statement.
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PCC Meeting - 24 January 2011
Re-opening of
New Lane Cemetery. Discussions continued with the
Havant Borough Council (HBC) about re-opening our
cemetery in New Lane. The Archdeacon had given
permission for the cemetery to be re-opened providing
HBC would be responsible for maintaining it.
2010 Accounts.
Helen Faulkner, Treasurer, took the meeting through
the details of the draft out-turn of the 2010 General
Account. The total income was £145,703 (budget
£131,866) which was an increase of almost £14K. Our
expenditure had been £118,548 (budget £124,511) giving a
balance of £27,155 (budget £7,355).
2011 Budget
Options. Helen Faulkner then took the meeting
through her budget options for 2011. The meeting
approved a budget expenditure of £125,471 based on a
projected income of £125,478.
Fairfield
School Garden Proposal. Discussions had taken place
with Fairfield School about them having a small patch,
(6yds x7yds) in a corner of our churchyard, away from
the area designated for a remembrance garden. About ten
children who had difficulty in accessing learning in a
classroom would grow flowers and vegetables in this
patch to enable them to learn in an environment which
would develop their imagination and senses. Further
discussions would take place with the school.
Electoral Roll
Changes. The Electoral Roll Officer, Hilary Deadman,
had reported that with recent changes, the Roll now
stood at 171 names.
Inventory.
The two Churchwardens had carried out an annual
inspection of our inventory of church plates, chalices
and items of value. The Inventory was correct and in
good order.
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Buildings Management Committee Meeting - 13 January 2011
Budget.
The 2011 budget was only sufficient for minor urgent
repairs and minor maintenance. The recent survey of
Church House specified over £85K for repairs to prevent
further deterioration of the fabric of the building.
Furthermore, the Quinquennial report on the Church
carried out in 2009 stated that there was £59Kof work
that should have been completed before the end of 2010
and there is a further £38K of work to be completed
before the end of 2011.
Churchfields. An offer had been
refused to buy the area of land behind No 1 Churchfields
but consideration was being given to allow the tenant of
No 1 to use it.
St Nicholas Chapel.
Work had been completed on the west wall and the chapel
would contribute £1,000 of the cost.
Christ Church Bungalow.
The tenant had left
but a licence had been given for someone to occupy it
for two months at a suitable rent. It will be occupied
eventually by our new Curate.
Restoration and Re-development
Fund.
Consideration was
being given to asking parishioners to decide whether
money should be spent on one of the following: New
Lighting, New Sound System, Improved Heating System or
CCTV installation.
Snow Clearing.
The meeting expressed appreciation to the Havant Borough
Council for clearing the snow in the church entrance and
approach at Christmas.
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PCC Meeting - 3 January 2011
Nave Altar Experiment.
It was proposed as
part of the reordering of the church to (1) have the
Altar at the west end of the area under the tower
crossing on a plinth measuring 4m x 2m and 200mm high;
(2) provide adequate access for communicants on both
sides of the Altar; (3) clear the pews from the north
transept and store them; (4) convert the north transept
into a refreshment and reception area, together with a
base for the Sunday Club in church; and (5) seat the
choir behind the newly positioned Altar. There followed
three formal resolutions.
This PCC resolves to clear pews
from the North Transept to facilitate the Nave Altar
experiment by providing a reception and refreshment area
and a base in church for the Sunday Club. The
resolution was carried by 12 votes with one abstention.
This PCC resolves that for a
period no longer than six months the parish would have
the ability to experiment with a Nave Altar. The
resolution was carried by 10 votes with 3 against.
This PCC resolves to order the
plinth required for the Nave Altar experiment as
specified in the quote, to be paid for out of the
Property Development Account. The resolution was
carried by 8 votes with 3 against.
Two members had left the meeting prior to this last
vote.
The Chairman did not take part in the voting on the
three Resolutions.
2011 Budget. In a discussion of
the 2011 Budget, appreciation was expressed for the work
and expertise of our Treasurer Helen Faulkner. There
was then a full discussion of the 2011 Budget. The
meeting could not agree on the proposed deficit budget
so it was decided to discuss the budget further at the
next Standing Committee meeting before finalising it at
the PCC meeting on 24 January 2011.
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