There are actually two meetings, the second immediately following the first:1. The Meeting of the Parishioners (for the election of Churchwardens), open to everyone who lives in the parish or who is on the electoral roll.Nomination Forms and the Confirmation of Trustee Eligibility Declaration Form, which includes the HMRC Fit and Proper Person Declaration, are available from the church office. They can also be downloaded from this page.2. The Annual Parochial Church Meeting, open to everyone who is on the electoral roll.To receive from the PCC:• A report on the numbers entered on the electoral roll.• The annual report on the proceedings of the PCC and the activities of the parish generally.• The financial statements for the year ending on 31 December 2025• The annual fabric reports.• A report on the proceedings of the deanery synod.To Elect and Appoint:• Elect (2) representatives as members of the PCC. Nomination Forms and the Confirmation of Trustee Eligibility Declaration Form, which includes the HMRC Fit and Proper Person Declaration, are available from the church office. They can also be downloaded from this page.• Elect (2) representatives as members to the Deanery Synod. Nomination Forms and the Confirmation of Trustee Eligibility Declaration Form, which includes the HMRC Fit and Proper Person Declaration, are available from the church office. They can also be downloaded from this page.• Appoint an independent examiner The financial and written reports that will be presented in the meeting are available in the church foyer or can be requested from the church office. They can also be downloaded from this page.Nominations are to be given to the chair (vicar) before the start of the meeting.During this meeting, we will consider where we are as a church and hear more about the vicar's vision for the future.Photo by Jaime Lopes on Unsplash
Do you want to know more about what we do?Do you want to receive our weekly news update and (occasional) emails about church events?If so, then sign up herePhoto by Melinda Gimpel on Unsplash
Many people do so much for the church here; can you help too? Recently, we have been sharing a number of opportunities to serve the people in our congregation and in Swanland.Sound Desk—Sunday morning on a rota basis.Flower Team—Join the team, and help on an occasional basis. Greeting Cards — Order the cards we sell in the lounge.Sunday Worship Rota - This is put together monthly. If you can offer to: · Read from the Bible · Lead the prayers · Welcome people into the church · Make the refreshments after the service· Or is there any gift you would like to offerthen your help would be very much welcome. (Contact the Church Office.)Remember the vicar’s challenge for everyone…“One Rota, One Ministry” Thank youPhoto by Hudson Hintze on Unsplash
