Minutes of the PCC Meetings

Summary of Beaulieu PCC Meeting held 21.2.17

In addition to usual committee matters the following were discussed:

Votive candles and prayer cards now in the church. To be placed in different positions to see how works best.

Church office & Vestry – the move is complete, creating good working office space.

Christmas collections – raised over £300 for Crisis, £860 each for Womens Refuge & MSF. 

• Churchwardens/Fabric Reports covered these main topics:

Vestments – now returned to Sacristry; thanks to Sue Nicholas for taking care of these important items

Stewarding – more help is needed please, in pairs, to welcome visitors and ensure the church is accessible

Statement of Significance – updated for 2017 & approved by PCC

Quinquennial Report – reviewing, for priorities this year.

“English Churches Sustainability Review” – completed; our church is a well used, living church

Charles Sykes triptych – in store; discussion ongoing

Pews – the PCC agreed to the sale of two pews at the back of the church to allow space for enhanced bookstall.

Church hall and toilet – Spring Clean volunteers needed. Disabled toilet lock now replaced with one more suitable.

• No Deanery Synod Report this meeting.
• P Map: Wednesday morning coffee continues; Benefice day out on 30.5.17; Mens Breakfast, see other advertising for both these events; contact with Uganda church.
• Safeguarding: policy to be put in place, with training, to comply with C of E guidelines.

Fr John urged support for combined services on the fifth Sunday in the month. 

The APCM is Friday 21^st April 2017 at 7pm.

Secretary Beaulieu PCC

1.3.17