Meetings of the Parochial Church Council are held every other month on the third Monday at church
In between meetings a series of sub groups meet to plan our activities and mission.
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Outreach Group-Chair Brian Pearson - deals with social and fundraising events; encouraging awareness and use of the building;publicising events and advertising.
These play a large part in the ongoing mission and development part of the work of the church in the community.
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Missions and Charities Group-Chair Marion Wilson and Marion Crowther - aim to promote parish events which highlight the work of missions and charities, by raising awareness and by organising charity fund-raising events and collections as appropriate. We look to help and support local / parish representatives of charitable organisations. We respond to emergency appeals as well as organising ongoing events throughout the year. Responsible also for Fairtrade awareness We support both Christian and secular charities, seeing it as promoting the teaching of Jesus through practical action
Giving and Stewardship Group Chair Rector
Has oversight of the responsible Stewardship of Thornhill Parish Church. Its aim is to promote and raise awareness of the need for generous giving of resources, money, time and talents to support and encourage God’s Kingdom in the Parish we serve. The group will provide a platform and give support to the Treasurer, Giving Officer and Gift Aid Officer and other focus groups in the area of stewardship. It will create opportunities for stewardship to be brought into the worship of the Church.
Ministry Group- Chair- Rector This is not simply the clergy organising the services!
Family Group chair -oversees and organises- Buggy Praise and Saturday Club. It offers Pastoral care for weddings and baptisms and follow up. It acts as the main contact point for schools. The group also follows up on anniversaries of family events. See also our page on Weddings and christenings here
Pastoral Group-chair David Currie Bereavement care and visiting. The sick at Home and Hospital Looking out for those who are absent. Elderly and Years mind contact. Keeping records Adding to prayer focus. Inviting to memorial service .Transport – getting people to church.
.Building and Fabric- chair Brian Pearson Maintenance and development of building and grounds Churchyard upkeep. Developing and overseeing renewal projects including applications for faculties and grants Environmental and ‘Going Green’ concerns.
Beat energy report see here
See the report on Trees here
and plan here
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