News Archive - January 2007

St Mary’s Parochial Church Council Meeting - 14 Dec 2006

Hymn Books: We have been using the present hymn book for 25 years and so the time has now come to look at its replacement - "Common Praise". Subject to cost it was agreed to go ahead with the changeover.

Lunch Club: The Lunch Club, which is aimed at people living on their own, is proving very popular. This success has created the need for helpers.

Eaton Bray Village Hall: We continue to work closely with The Hall Trustees to make sure that this vital Village resource is properly supported.

House Group: "The Gods Story in action" was well supported and Canon Grant was encouraged to run another soon.

Welcome pack: The revised newcomers guide to St Mary's Church was presented and approved subject to final adjustments. It will be made available for distribution as quickly as possible.

Land in Bower Lane: Discussion took place as to the future of land in Bower Lane which is jointly owned with the Parish Council. It was agreed to discuss the matter with Eaton Bray Parish Council.

Fees: The new fee structure for weddings, funerals etc in 2007 was discussed and approved.

Parish Project 2007: The Chilterns MS Centre.

Charitable Donations 2006: The names of the beneficiaries of our annual donation to local charities were agreed.

Fabric Matters: The new bench has been installed in the Churchyard.

Christian Aid Week 2007 commences Sunday 13th May 2007

Kagando: On Monday March 5th 2007, at St Mary's Church, Rebecca Waldock will give a slideshow about life in Kagando.

-- Church Mouse

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