On 11th May 2025 we held our APCM looking back at 2024 and the blessings it brought us. We reviewed our finances and elected people to new positions in our PCC (Church Council).
We watched a video recap of 2024
If you missed the meeting you can watch it here.
Our report for 2024 had been approved by the council and was accepted by the APCM – you can download it Trustees Report of 2024
Elections
Michelle Moyle, Jide Bamiro and Mary Stoyles were elected as Churchwardens. Thank you so much for your service!
Susan Mitchell was re elected to Deanery Synod Representative
Heather Grinter was re elected to the PCC
Alice Alexei was elected to the PCC – thanks for standing Alice!
Jez Colborne was appointed our Environment Officer – thank you Jez
Our Electoral Roll was approved and stands at 77 in total
Discussions
In groups we talked about what we liked and didn’t like about our Parish. Below is a selection of what was said. The things people liked were repeated many many times – but are only written once, so it looks like there were more improvements than likes but it was actually the opposite!
Likes:
Young People x3, Diverse x4, Families, Good Sermons x3, Coffee time, Bible & Brunch, Community Work x3, Breakfast Church x2, Bubble Church x3, Togetherness, Good Communication, Optimism, the worship band x2,
Improvements:
Sound System, More Hymns, Too Long Sermons, Different worship songs, Encourage people to bring their Bible, Announce first timers, No ‘proper’ Remembrance Service, No confirmations, No Sunday Service at St Barnabas, Litter around the church, teams too small, more discipleship groups, the worship band not consistent, more for children, more outreach programs