Annual Parochial Church Meeting 26 April 2009

St. Lawrence Parochial Church Council (the P.C.C.) has the responsibility of co-operating with the Priest in Charge, Rev. Mark Bridgen, in promoting the mission of the church in the ecclesiastical parish of Gnosall.  It also has maintenance responsibilities for the parish church. The churchyard is closed and maintained by Stafford Borough Council.  The new Burial Ground is maintained by Gnosall Parish Council, to whom fees are paid, although the church remains the burial authority.

2.   Membership

Members of the P.C.C. are either ex-officio or elected by the Annual Parochial Church Meeting in accordance with the Church Representation Rules.

During the year, the following served as members of the P.C.C.:

• Priest in Charge   Reverend Mark Bridgen
• Reader  Eddie Haycock 
• Wardens  Normal Hailes andJim McGregor (also Vice-Chair)

Representatives on Deanery Synod (three year election)

• Margaret Winfield  
• Anne Ashley
• Eric Henderson

Elected Members (meeting held 26th April 2008)

• Sarah Appleford   2006
• Joanne Bowers  2007
• Margaret Callard 2007
• Yvonne Cannell 2007
• Maggie Hughes 2007
• Alison Keeling 2007
• Sheila Moulton  2007
• Paul Tunnicliffe   2008
• Bob Winfield  2007
• Diane Woolridge 2003
• Tony Wilkinson  2008     

The following have served as Deputy Wardens during the year:                        

• Sandy Redfern (8a.m.)
• Tony Wilkinson (8a.m.)
• Margaret Callard (10a.m.)
• Bob Winfield (10a.m.)
• Gerry Dale (6.30p.m.)

3.   Committees
The P.C.C. operates through a Standing Committee, which is the only committee required by Law. It has power to transact the business of the P.C.C. between meetings, subject to any directions given by the Council. Since last year’s Annual Parochial Church Meeting, the Standing Committee has not met.
The P.C.C. also has   Sub-Committees and Ministry Teams –

• The Carnival Committee meets on a regular basis to arrange and organise the church’s main fund raising event of the year.

• The Fellowship Ministry Team arranges a series of social activities throughout the year.

• The Worship Ministry Team meets on a regular basis and offers comments, ideas and recommendations to the PCC.

• Junior and Youth Church Ministry Teams arranges matters relating to All Age Worship and makes recommendations to the PCC.

• The Fabric Committee –     handles matters relating to the fabric of the Church and makes recommendations to the PCC.

• Ministry Support Team –   offers support to Clergy, Eucharistic Ministers and Pioneer Minister.

• Pastoral Care Ministry Team – offers pastoral care to all in the parish.

• School Ministry Team – offers support to and provides liaison with, the school, its staff and pupils.

• House Group Ministry Team – To build up the Body of Christ at St. Lawrence by house groups based on welcome, witness word and worship.

• Gnosall Churches Together Ministry Team

• Burial Ground Liaison Committee, with representatives of the PCC and the Parish Council, meets   to discuss matters relating to Gnosall Burial Ground.

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If you would like to discuss any of these matters please contact the Vicar: Revd Mark Bridgen