UK Clocks ChangeIn the UK, the clocks go forward 1 hour at 1am on the last Sunday in March. (In 2026 this is 29th March.) Don't forget to change them on Saturday night, or you will be late for church!Photo by Lukas Blazek on Unsplash
As part of the preparation for our Annual Parochial Church Meeting (APCM) on 19th April, we are required to amend our Electoral Roll. Being on our Electoral Roll enables you to stand for the Parochial Church Council (PCC), as a Deanery Synod representative or as Church Warden, and vote at the APCM.If you are already on the Electoral Roll and want to continue to be on the roll, then you need do nothing. If you want to be added to the roll, please complete a form (available in the Foyer, from Sharon or download from this page). If you have changed your address or other details, or you do not want to be on the Roll anymore, please contact Sharon. All this must be done by noon on 1st April.Once the information received has been collated, the names (only) of those on the Roll will be displayed in the foyer for 14 days before the APCM. What is the Electoral Roll?The Electoral Roll lists everyone who can vote in the APCM, and you will need to be included to stand for election to the PCC - the church's governing body - and for roles such as churchwarden and Deanery Synod Representative. To be on the Electoral Roll, you need to be:(1) baptised, aged 16 or over (or turning 16 during the next 12 months), and not be an ordained clergy person; and (2) have signed a form of application for enrolment, and be either (2A) a member of the Church of England or a Church in communion with it, and resident in the parish, or (2B) a member of the Church of England or a Church in communion with it, and not being resident in the parish, but have habitually attended public worship in the parish during the preceding six months, or (2C) a member in good standing of a Church which is not in communion with the Church of England but which subscribes to the doctrine of the Holy Trinity, declaring yourself also to be a member of the Church of England, and having habitually attended public worship in the parish during the preceding six months. (For 2B and 2C, you may still apply to be on the roll if you would have attended during the preceding six months but were prevented from doing so if, for example, you were ill.)Why be on the Electoral Roll?Being on our Electoral Roll is a way of saying 'I belong' to St Barnabas Church. It entitles you to vote at the Annual Parochial Church Meeting (APCM) and to stand for election to the PCC - the church's governing body - and for roles such as Deanery Synod Representative and Church Warden.Forms are available from the Electoral Roll Officer - Sharon Dias - in the Church Office, or from the table in the foyer, or download a copy here and return it to the Church Office. This form may be completed and signed electronically and submitted by email to admin@stbchurch.org.uk. If you provide an email address, any communication under the Church Representation Rules may be sent by email to that address.Sharon Dias Electoral Roll OfficerTel: 01482 632941Email: admin@stbchurch.org.ukPhoto by Scott Graham on Unsplash
During Lent, reflections are centred around a summary of the Christian Way from Common Worship, which identifies six activities essential to our calling as disciples. Each week, a different contributor explores a different aspect of Christian discipleship – worshipping together, praying, exploring the Bible, sharing communion, offering service and sharing the good news with others. A parallel 40-day challenge for families and children is also available - exploring the life-giving habit of generosity in partnership with 40acts.The Everyday Faith app will carry reflections for adults every Monday to Saturday throughout Lent. And, of course, the Everyday Faith app will continue to offer content into the season of Easter and beyond throughout 2026.Or sign up to free daily Lent reflection emails (except Sundays) straight to your inbox from Ash Wednesday (14 February) to Easter Day (31 March).For those who prefer booklets, full-colour Church House Publishing booklets are available to order now... Order Draw Near booklets from Church House Publishing.
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