Present:

Revd. C. Dyer

Mrs. V. Stewart

Revd. W. Jones

Mr. N. Peerman

Revd. K. Dally

Mr. D. Darvill

Mr. C. Griffin (chair)

Mrs. J. Miller

Mr. K. Saunders (from 8.20)

Mrs. A. Cudby

Prof. R. Stannard

Mr. N. Moore

Mr. M. Gardner

Mrs. F. Morrow

Apologies:

Mrs. M. Stannard

Mr. S. Soper

Sqdn. Ldr. W. Forde

Mr. G. Gill

Mrs. M. Gadsby

Mr. J. Deighton

40/01

This event was scheduled for February 10^th from midday until 4 p.m. with a "bring and share" lunch. The day would be led by Revd. Ann Faulkner who had drawn up the programme. Young people would be encouraged to attend. It was agreed that the P.C.C. would have to lead the day and then take the ideas forward with the whole congregation. It was decided not to organise a crèche but to encourage parents to contact Mrs. Stewart if they had a problem with childcare for the day.

41/01

This event would take place in High Wycombe between July 11^th and the 13^th. A "champion" was being sought to encourage support from the congregation.

42/01

The role of this committee was described as to "assist the incumbent and the P.C.C. in all matters relating to worship in the Parish". It was suggested that all the various groupings in the church should be represented and half the members of the committee to be on the P.C.C. Revd. Catherine put the establishing of such a committee into the context of the absence of a large number of committees in the parish. There was discussion of the possible membership and it was agreed that the P.C.C. should establish the committee following the A.P.C.M. Prof. Stannard, Mrs. Morrow, Mr. Gardner, Mrs. Miller volunteered to serve on a provisional committee and other members of the congregation were to be approached. Mr. Saunders proposed a motion that the committee should be established to report to the P.C.C. Mrs. Stewart seconded the motion which was passed nem. con.

Mr. Saunders then proposed a second motion that "the Worship committee should be established in such a way as to include representatives from all sections of the various congregations and that it should include ex officio the Clergy, the Licensed Lay Minister, the Organist and one churchwarden." The motion was seconded by Prof. Stannard and passed nem. con.

43/01

Mr. Griffin reported on the way in which the restricted funds associated with, for example, St. Mary’s and other church organisations, were included in the general expenditure of the church in the annual accounts. This then gave an unrealistic impression of the true state of the finances. He reported that he intended to revert to a form of accounts which showed annual income and expenditure rather than using accrual accounting which involves explaining items that show up in current year’s accounts but actually referring to a previous year. This action would mean that the financial situation for 2001 would, for one year only, look artificially poor in the accounts.

44/01

All of the fees had increased in line with the decision made by the Archbishops’ Council with effect from January 1^st 2002. Prof. Stannard proposed and Mrs. Cudby seconded a motion to increase all of the other fees which were at the discretion of the P.C.C., as follows:

Organist’s fee: £45 (weddings)

£40 (funerals)

(fee to be doubled when service is videoed)

Verger: £20

Choir: £48

Bells: £90

Photography rights: £10

Use of organ: £35

Heating: £25 (1^st Oct. to 30^th. April)

Marriage blessings: £152

Memorial Service: £72

45/01

There was £599 in the fund, and the Christmas collections came to £670.37 in total. The carol singing at the station had raised £137.88 and Mrs. Stewart thanked all who had been involved. There was a meeting of the committee planned for February 4^th to decided on future events. Mrs. Cudby was thanked for her contributions.

46/01

The "Open the Book" project was coming to the end of its first state and it was hoped that it would continue this year. A Lent group was to be run by Churches Together.

47/01

The Churchwardens reported that the photocopier was no longer functioning and was not economic to repair. Mr. Darvill had done some research and also talked to All Saints about their copier. A refurbished machine would cost approximately £1000 and would not be guaranteed. A new one would cost £1500 + VAT and this would come with a service contract to include guarantee, paper and toner. The cost per copy would be 85, and the total cost per month based on our current usage was estimated at £18. Mr. Darvill proposed and Mrs. Miller seconded a motion to purchase a photocopier together with the service contract. The motion was passed nem. con.

48/01

Revd. Catherine reported that meetings to consult on the issue of clergy stipends and pensions were planned around the diocese. P.C.C. members would be invited to attend. There was considerable discussion on the issue of heavy increases in the Parish Share.

Ms. Morrow suggested a "get to know you" day with information from all church groups so that newcomers could get to know who did what in the various groups. There was a need to provide more information on the church notice board outside the church. It was also suggested that photographs of P.C.C. members were posted on the notice board. Notices could also be put with local estate agents. There was also a need for a list of people who could give lifts to church.

The contributions of the music group during the refurbishment of the organ had been favourably received. It was suggested that this format could be used on a more regular basis. This could be taken further during the "Sharing Life" discussions.

Deanery confirmation would be on March 3^rd at 6 p.m.