The Interregnum
The Churchwardens have met with the Archdeacon and the Rural Dean to discuss the procedure for appointing a new incumbent, which is subject to the Benefices Measure 1986. Responsibility for running the parish throughout the Interregnum lies with the Sequestrators who are the Churchwardens and the Rural Dean.
The first step is to construct a Parish Profile and a Statement of Needs. A small group led by Helen Perry has been working to produce a draft document which will be discussed by the PCC, who will then meet informally with the Archdeacon to agree the final document and initiate the legal processes. This will take place in February, following which a date will be set for the PCC to hold what is known as a Section 11 meeting when a Statement of Needs will be agreed and two lay members of the PCC will be appointed to represent it in the selection process. The PCC will also have to decide whether to ask the Patron, The Lord Chancellor, to consider advertising the vacancy. If this is agreed the post will be advertised in The Church Times.
Applications will be reviewed by the Bishop and the Archdeacon and, together with the parish representatives, they will draw up a shortlist for interview. The interviews will be considered in the parish by the Bishop and the Archdeacon and the parish representatives.
St Anne’s Men’s Group
There will be a meeting of the Men’s Group on Wednesday February 26th in the Church Centre at 7.30pm. Malcolm Henderson will give a talk on the Lightwater Spear. There will be a two-course meal - bring own drink. £8 per head. Cheques made payable to St Anne’s Men’s Group. Stan Oakes
Diary Date
Friday 7th March is Women’s World Day of Prayer and it is the turn of St Anne’s to host the service. Watch this space for further details.
The Besom News
The shelves are looking empty again and we really need the following: Tinned peas/carrots, cereal, coffee, tinned & instant potato, custard, individual fruit pots, 500gms sugar, small pasta sauces & long-life semi skimmed milk. We have plenty of pasta, rice, soup & baked beans.
Contact details
David and Jude are now in Canada and for anyone who wants to track their progress here are their contact details. The Blog is www.wayfaringstrangeronthemove.wordpress.com
Their address is 3039 Glen Eagle Crescent, Nanaimo, British Columbia V9T 1S2 Canada.
The best email addresses to use at the moment are david.chillman@hotmail.co.uk and jude.chillman@gmail.com
