News Archive - December 2011
St Mary's Church, Eaton Bray Parochial Church Council Report
St Mary's PCC continues to try to reduce church expenditure and to raise the large sums of money needed to maintain our beautiful village church; our giving to charities however will be maintained and we are currently seeking the views of the congregation regarding which additional charities to support in 2012.
Plans are progressing to build a much needed toilet and kitchen area and some parts of the church sound system may soon need to be replaced, so fund raising will go on. The very successful Poppy Prom will be followed by the popular Christmas Tree Festival on 3rd & 4th December where at least 30 trees will be on show – in all their various glories! Also, church calendars and Christmas cards are on sale and might still be available then.
A highly pro-active approach is being taken about metal theft. The replacement for the stolen manhole cover and other metal objects inside and outside of the church have now been treated with "Smartwater", ensuring that anything taken can be traced and the police can prosecute the criminals.
The church is about to have a full interior clean by volunteers, so spiders beware! Small teams will then keep the church clean on a weekly basis but more teams are needed to reduce any individual person's annual commitment.
Our Vicar is encouraged that many use the church during the week for quiet prayer and contemplation. The church belongs to everyone in the village and all are welcome to pop in and enjoy its stillness.
-- Church Mouse
Source: Focus, December 2011
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