We have wonderful news to share! Today it has been announced that Rev Amanda Evans is to be licensed as interim minister of St Gluvias and Mylor churches, initially for a period of three years.Amanda says, " It is almost 4 years now since I was ordained Deacon in Truro Cathedral and I cannot quite believe how quickly it has gone! It has been a real pleasure to serve my Curacy here with you all and I feel very privileged to have been part of your lives and our various churches for some, if not all, of that time. 7 years ago when I began this journey as I felt God calling me “to step out of the boat” and follow him, I could not have ever imagined where his call would take me but I am very glad it brought me here! I will miss you all and thank you for helping to make the journey so far as joyful, fulfilling and meaningful as it has been.”
WELCOME TO VILLAGE!During Summer 2020 people in Mabe are invited to join in the VILLAGE project, to help create a special new art work to form a lasting record of the extraordinary and challenging situation we are all in because of the Coronavirus pandemic. The project includes the creation of an online art gallery to reflect the challenges, joys and all we are learning from living through these strange unprecedented times and we’re inviting people of all ages and backgrounds, individuals and community groups to join in - just go to https://www.villageproject.co.ukBy taking part you will be contributing to a growing exhibition of artwork including dance, music, text, and visual art.VILLAGE IS... an arts and community project supported by Arts Council England, FEAST Cornwall and the Hall for Cornwall. It is led by Simon Birch Dance, a team of professional artists specialising in dance, music and visual art.
<span style="font-size: 1rem;">During the closure of our churches we have continued to receive income from many of our congregations via </span><span style="font-size: 1rem;">the Parish Giving Scheme (</span><span style="font-size: 1rem;">PGS) (and in some cases by standing order into our account); but in the case of those who give at services that income has temporarily ceased. However, our expenses mostly haven’t ceased, so the amount in our churches’ current bank account is dwindling quite rapidly. </span>If the giver is a taxpayer, and authorises their payments to be made under the Gift Aid scheme, the churches will receive 25% more that the giver pays in. <span style="font-size: 1rem;">It is easy to stop, reduce or increase regular payments through PGS when the need arises.</span>If you prefer, the amount you give doesn’t have to be identified to you.There is no management charge payable to PGS by either the giver or our churches. To try out PGS please either phone our treasurer Greg; or if you prefer you can (during lockdown) phone PGS direct to set up your regular payment. If you wish to contact PGS direct their number is 0333 002 1271 and you will need the PGS code for Mabe and Ponsanooth; it is 390639025.If you would like to catch up with payments which have been suspended since the churches have been closed please phone Greg to discuss which method of payment would be best for you.There is lots more information available online.<span style="font-size: 1rem;">PS. Did you know that if you renew your house insurance through Ecclesiastical Insurance they will make a one-off payment of £150 to your parish?</span>https://www.parishgivingscheme.org.uk/for-donors/
