The Parochial Church Council (PCC) of the Upper Wreake is looking for people to fill 2 posts : see below. The Parochial Church Council is the 'governing body' of the 6 villages that make up the Parish of the Upper Wreak (Brooksby, Frisby, Hoby, Kirby, Ragdale, Rotherby). All Churchwardens are members of the PCC, along with representatives from individual congregations. Together with the Priest & Curate, the PCC's mission is to “tell the story of God's love” : through the way we build community around Jesus; accompany others through Life Events (baptisms, weddings, funerals); reach out to residents through conversation, care & events; maintain the historic buildings; manage our financial resources. To enable such a ministry, we need to partner with others who bring gifts that we lack, such as the following two roles :- PCC TREASURER The treasurer does not have to be a member of any of the District Church Councils nor a regular worshipping member in the Upper Wreake church family. As such it is possible to co-opt them to be a member of the PCC. The main duties of the Treasurer are as follows : · Annual Accounts which includes calling in of the District Church Council (DCC) accounts for each of 6 Upper Wreake parish villages. · Working with the Independent Examiner for the PCC to collate those figures in to a single report ready for the Annual Parochial Church Meeting (APCM) · To lodge the Accounts for the Parish when approved by the APCM with the Dioceses & Charity Commission and also to update the records of the Charity held by the Commission. · Work with the South West Framland (SWF) Group Administrator to oversee funds held by SWF which are for the benefit of the Upper Wreake. · The treasurer addresses other issues that may arise from time to time and which are directed to the PCC as a registered Charity. The treasurer of the PCC when elected becomes a member of the Standing Committee of the PCC. They work closely with the Parish Priest, the Vice Chair of the PCC and the Secretary of the PCC. PCC SECRETARY The main duties of the PCC Secretary are as follows : · Supporting the Priest/Rector in their role and making him/her aware of what members would like to be on the Agenda for PCC meetings · Being a member of the Standing Committee which sets the Agenda · Liaising with clergy regarding any correspondence received such as from the Diocese which may be relevant to a PCC meeting · Making sure that Reports are received in good time before meetings · Liaising with clergy in determining the final Agenda · Emailing the Agenda and all supporting documentation to members of the PCC at least 1 week prior to the meeting and longer if possible · Making a note of Apologies for meetings · Taking the minutes of meetings · Emailing minutes of the PCC meeting to members Both posts would be subject to a 'Safer Recruiting' process. Please apply to Simon Blake : email simon_blake@tiscali.co.uk phone 01664 434580 or Rev’d David Harknett david.harknett@btinternet.com ,phone 01664 434517.
