Agenda for PCC Meeting
7:00 pm Thursday 2 July 2026
Welcome and Prayers
Apologies
Mission Action Plan
Growing
Matters arising under Growing
New ideas
Nurturing
Matters arising under Nurturing
New ideas
Serving
Matters arising under Serving
New ideas
Sustainability
Matters arising under Sustainability
New ideas
Vicar's Update
- Confirmation feedback
- Joint Service and Meal with BICC.
- Greater diversity of music during services
Correspondence
Parish Officers
(These are our current parish officers. Any changes?)
| Vicar | Rev. Nick Andrewes |
| Warden | Graham Lees |
| Treasurer | Janet Campbell |
| Gift Aid Secretary | Janet Campbell |
| Electoral Roll Officer | vacant |
| Minutes Secretary | Kathy Lees |
| Safeguarding Officer | Mercy Ekhoesuehi |
| Children's Society Rep. | Mercy Ekhoesuehi |
A Stocktake of St. Thomas' Church (to be continued at the next meeting)
We need to take stock of where we are as a church, in terms of our fustainability.
There are different ways of looking at sustainability: missional, congregational, financial, ministerial.
For each, we should consider: Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats
Missional sustainability
(looking at our mission as a parish: schools, community, evangelism)
Strengths
Weaknesses
Opportunities
Threats
Financial sustainability
(looking at our finances and cash-flow; short, medium, and long-term)
Strengths
Weaknesses
Opportunities
Threats
Congregational sustainability
(looking at our congregational size, age profile, and volunteers)
Strengths
Weaknesses
Opportunities
Threats
Ministerial sustainability
(do we have clergy / ministers to conduct services, now and in the future)
Strengths
Weaknesses
Opportunities
Threats
Reports
Safeguarding
Parish Safeguarding Action Plan update
Use of Church
ANNUALISED INCOME:
| Current Groups | Receipts | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xanadu Dance Troupe | £ | 2,000 | |
| English Classes | £ | 900 | |
| Elections | £ | 600 | |
| Brethren in Christ Church | £ | 2,300 | |
| Romanian Church | £ | 0 | (now cleaning the church) |
| South Asian Women's Network | £ | 2,000 | |
| South Asian Men's Group | £ | ||
| Martial Arts | £ | 700 | (behind on payments) |
| TOTAL | £ | 8,500 |
Finance
Mission Community
Health and Safety
- Accident Book
- The Risk Assessment
A new plug has been bought for the TV, with a longer lead, so no bar is required.
Social and Other Dates
Next Bring and Share meal(s): Sunday, and Harvest Festival.
Dates:
We need to set/note the following dates:
- Date of next meeting.
