It was up early for church this morning as we had a Parish Eucharist with Baptism followed by the Annual Parochial Church Meeting at which some thorny issues were likely to be discussed as well as the possibility of elections for the PCC. The service, was expected, very well attended with people wishing to stay for the APCM as well as two families and friends who had come for the baptisms. The service was a stark contrast to our worship sessions in the Big Top in Minehead only a few days ago. The APCM and PCC which followed lasted a total of 2 and a half hours! Much of the discussion surrounded the financial position of the parish and the clergy/worship rotas. Every parish would like its own dedicated member of clergy which is just not possible. Klynn, I and a few others want to see the laity more empowered to conduct worship services. These discussions will go on for some time I'm sure and we will have to see what attitude the new Bishop has when appointed. All those members seeking election to the PCC were successful and I have been re-appointed to the Standing Committee having come off a couple of years ago due to work commitments, As a Deanery Synod rep. I do not have to seek re-appointment to the PCC until next year. This afternoon I spent some time gardening and Mary and I cycled over to Hilary S's in East Winterslow to deliver some money and let her know that Sara and I are prepared to take over the bible reading distribution. Mary enjoyed her 3-mile cycle ride with wonderful views across Porton Down from the top of Pincroft Lane. Tonight, Tom went to Rockface. He is really enjoying this and, on top of Spring Harvest is finding it very helpful in growing his faith. Richard and I met in the Lion's Head for a few pints tonight. Richard, who had acted as secretary during the APCM was feeling in the need of a couple of pints after such a heavy day. We spent about two and a half hours putting the world (or rather the church) to rights. Hopefully, we can get some golf in next week but we both seem to have such heavy schedules at the moment. I really don't know how I ever had time to work!
Sunday, April 18, 2010
Annual Parochial Church Meeting
It was up early for church this morning as we had a Parish Eucharist with Baptism followed by the Annual Parochial Church Meeting at which some thorny issues were likely to be discussed as well as the possibility of elections for the PCC. The service, was expected, very well attended with people wishing to stay for the APCM as well as two families and friends who had come for the baptisms. The service was a stark contrast to our worship sessions in the Big Top in Minehead only a few days ago. The APCM and PCC which followed lasted a total of 2 and a half hours! Much of the discussion surrounded the financial position of the parish and the clergy/worship rotas. Every parish would like its own dedicated member of clergy which is just not possible. Klynn, I and a few others want to see the laity more empowered to conduct worship services. These discussions will go on for some time I'm sure and we will have to see what attitude the new Bishop has when appointed. All those members seeking election to the PCC were successful and I have been re-appointed to the Standing Committee having come off a couple of years ago due to work commitments, As a Deanery Synod rep. I do not have to seek re-appointment to the PCC until next year. This afternoon I spent some time gardening and Mary and I cycled over to Hilary S's in East Winterslow to deliver some money and let her know that Sara and I are prepared to take over the bible reading distribution. Mary enjoyed her 3-mile cycle ride with wonderful views across Porton Down from the top of Pincroft Lane. Tonight, Tom went to Rockface. He is really enjoying this and, on top of Spring Harvest is finding it very helpful in growing his faith. Richard and I met in the Lion's Head for a few pints tonight. Richard, who had acted as secretary during the APCM was feeling in the need of a couple of pints after such a heavy day. We spent about two and a half hours putting the world (or rather the church) to rights. Hopefully, we can get some golf in next week but we both seem to have such heavy schedules at the moment. I really don't know how I ever had time to work!
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