Wellow Reports
Reports from Wellow
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St Julian’s at Wellow enjoyed a full and varied program in 2022. Regular worship numbers remain stable and the All Age Worship Service continues to flourish, seemingly enjoyed by both the young and older members of our Church.
The team led and encouraged by our Curate Shaula is growing in confidence each month and is such a happy gathering.
Both special services , The Queens Platinum Jubilee and 650 years of St Julian’s were well attended and enjoyed by many.
This year, 2023 , we have at least 7 weddings to look forward to and of course the Coronation of our new King.
We continue the process of trying to get Toilet and Kitchen facilities in the Church. it is slow progress but we battle on.
A church survey distributed to every house in Wellow revealed some interesting thoughts and all are invited along to the Church for tea on Feb 26th to discuss these.
The Friends continue to support the Church with regular events which we are most gratefull for.
St Julian’s has a strong team of worshippers and village people who enable our Church to function for everyone,we thank you all for your valued support .
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There have been four PCC meetings during 2022. The main topics of discussion were:
• The ‘Loo and Kitchenette’ Project
• Planning for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee and the 650th Anniversary
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MINUTES OF THE VESTRY MEETING HELD AT ST JULIAN’S CHURCH ON SUNDAY 3rd April 2022 DURING THE 10AM SERVICE
1. Appointment of Clerk to both the Vestry meeting and the following Annual Parochial Church meeting. Lynne Williams was appointed as Clerk.
2. Minutes of last year's meeting held on the 21st March 2021. These minutes were approved and signed by The Rev. Matthew Street.
3. Election of Parish Warden for 2022/2023. Matthew Street gave a big thank you to Pam Pike for all her unflagging hard work in her role as Church Warden. All those present gave Pam a round of applause.
It was proposed by Pat Caudle, Seconded by Richard Caudle and unanimously agreed that Pam Pike be appointed as Church Warden for 2022/2023.
4. Date of next Vestry meeting. This will take place on Sunday, 26th March 2023 (5th Sunday of Lent).
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MINUTES OF THE ANNUAL PAROCHIAL CHURCH MEETING HELD AT ST JULIAN’S CHURCH ON SUNDAY 3rd April 2022 DURING THE 10AM SERVICE
Members of the Parochial Church Council present were:-Pam Pike, Jonathan Wyld, Jane Rees, Stewart Cole, Caroline Thomas and Rachel Kotchie.
1. Minutes of the last Annual Parochial Church meeting held on the 21st March 2021. These minutes were approved as a correct record and signed by The Rev. Matthew Street.
2. Approval of Accounts including any questions.
The accounts, as now submitted, were approved by the PCC at their meeting on the 10th February 2022.
Matthew Street thanked Ruth Brown (Book Keeper), Jonathan Wyld (Treasurer) and Dick
Beath (Auditor) for all their hard work and support in looking after the Church's accounts.
The Treasurer answered a question regarding the cost of maintaining the Church's roof alarm system.
It was proposed by Jill Tremellen and seconded by Jane Rees that the accounts be approved. On a show of hands, sixteen voted in favour of the proposal and one against. The accounts were therefore approved.
3. Questions about other reports now submitted.
There were no questions on the APCM reports.
4. Election of Three representatives to serve on the PCC for a 3 year term until 2025.
Matthew Street advised the meeting that due to ill health, David Cox had decided to step down as Deanery Synod representative, leaving Lyn Doman as our single representative.
It was proposed by Richard Holland, Seconded by Clover Holland and agreed that Lynne Williams be appointed to the PCC for three years until 2025.
Matthew Street advised the meeting that at the next ordinary meeting of the PCC it is proposed to co-opt Rachel Kotchie and Caroline Thomas to the PCC.
Matthew Street also expressed sincere thanks to the many people who work hard to keep the Church looking fantastic. He also expressed a special thank you to Sarah Sell who organises much of that work.
5. Date of the next Annual Parochial Church meeting.
This will take place on Sunday, 26th March 2023 (5th Sunday of Lent)
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In 2022 we once again had the privilege of coming alongside many individuals and families at significant moments in their life. Specifically, across the St Js Group we have taken:
• 13 dedications or services of thanksgiving for the birth of a child
• 0 baptisms or renewal of vows by full immersion
• 3 weddings
1 wedding blessing
1 renewal of marriage vows
• 8 Funerals
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I hereby certify that the number of names entered upon the church electoral roll of the parish of Wellow, as revised in preparation for the Annual Parochial Church Meeting held in the year 2023, was: 33
Rob Bubyer
Church Electoral Roll Officer
11/03/2023