Synopsis of Church Council Meeting Minutes

Subject to ratification

Thursday 4th May 2023

1. Need for Treasurer.

We are still in need of a treasurer. If you are able to help, please speak to one of the wardens. You do not have to be a Church Council member to take on this role.

2. Update of work at the Hermitage.

The refurbishment of the Hermitage is nearing completion and work on the garden has begun.

3. Licencing and Gift.

Father Alec will be licenced by Bishop Michael on Sunday 4^th June. As this is the Bishop’s last service before he retires a gift will be given to Julia from the people of St. Andrew’s.

4. Music Week.

This will be held in October 2023.

Harvest Festival and Music Week Eucharist Sunday 15^th October.

Monday 16^th October 19.30p.m Charity Concert.

“Monday is Music Night”

5. Parish Lunch.

This will be held on Sunday 5^th November. Further details to follow.

Synopsis of Church Council Meeting Minutes

Subject to ratification

Thursday 9th March 2023

1. Treasurer’s Report – The February accounts were still to be completed and the
Treasurer is to email them to council members asap. Shane confirmed that he
needed to hand-over the role of Treasurer to a suitable volunteer in the next few
weeks.

2. A new part-time parish priest has been appointed – Revd Alec Mitchell. He will
arrive in late May and will be Licensed by Archbishop Michael on 4th June.

3. The Hermitage – The Chair of JEMT UK had visited The Hermitage in February.
Revd Alec and his wife had also visited The Hermitage during their recent visit to the island and had expressed a wish that subject to some renovation work on the building, they would like to make it their home while in the parish. JEMT had offered a substantial grant towards the cost of repairs and council agreed that the work should commence as soon as possible.

6. Fabric and Maintenance – Sub Committee report:

a) The replacement of the noticeboard is still outstanding.

b) The replacement of metal drainage outside the church hall plus replacing the man-hole cover is still pending but was regarded as urgent.

c) Main Church Entrance Doors – A Quotation has been obtained for the replacement of these doors and it was agreed that this work should go ahead.

7. Cover for Holy Week and Easter Services had been arranged by Archdeacon Christopher.

8. The Parish Lunch arranged for Sunday 2nd April is to go ahead under Earl’s organisation.

9. Arrangements for the Annual Church Meeting, to be held on Sunday 16th April 2023 were discussed.

10. Health and Safety protocols were discussed when people were working around the church.

Date of Next Meeting – 4th May 2023.

Farewell to Archbishop Michael and Julia – 3rd June 2023.

VOLUNTEER TREASURER NEEDED

Synopsis of Church Council Meeting Minutes

Subject to ratification

Thursday 26th January 2023

1. Treasurer’s Report – Latest accounts will form part of the end of year report. Based on these figures it will be likely that for the next few years the church will need to draw on the Reserves to meet the forthcoming chaplaincy costs.

2. A candidate for the post of a Priest for Duty has been selected and will visit St A’s at the end of February.

3. The future of The Hermitage – The Chair of JEMT UK will be visiting in February.

4. Fabric and Maintenance – Sub Committee report:

1.  The remedial work inside and outside the church has been completed.
2.  The replacement of the noticeboard is still outstanding.
3. The replacement of metal drainage en-route to church hall along with replacing the man-hole is pending.
4. Repair to the wooden seat at the front of the church building is pending.
5. Unused External Vestry Door – This door is looking shabby, to be boarded over and painted.
6. Main Church Entrance Doors – These doors are decaying. To be replaced in a sympathetic way that befits the main entrance to the church. A quote to be obtained.

5. A volunteer is still needed to manage the hall kitchen.

6. Earl is to organise a Parish Lunch for Sunday 2nd April.

7. Charitable disbursements for 2023 to be discussed at forthcoming meeting.

8. Date of Next Meeting – 9th March 2023.

9. Annual Church Meeting – Sunday 16th April 2023