APCM 2014

Notice of Meeting

The Annual Parochial Church Meeting will be held
at 7:30pm on Thursday, 27th February 2014
in St Mary’s Church, Cogges.

Agenda

The meeting will begin with the meeting of parishioners:

1. A meeting of parishioners to elect two Churchwardens
   (nomination form enclosed , or text version)

There will then be the formal business of the APCM:

1. Minutes of the 2013 APCM
   (enclosed , or text version)
2. A report on the revision of the electoral roll
   (enclosed , or text version)
3. The annual report and financial statements of the PCC for 2013
   (enclosed , or text version)
4. The Churchwardens’ report on the fabric, goods and ornaments of St Mary’s Church, Cogges
   (enclosed , or text version)
5. A report on the proceedings of the Deanery Synod
   (enclosed , or text version)
6. An election of four members of the laity to the Deanery Synod and six members of the laity to the PCC
   The places on the PCC include one casual vacancy
   (nomination form enclosed , or text version)
7. The appointment of sidesmen (delegated to the Churchwardens by resolution of the 1999 APCM)
8. The appointment of an independent financial examiner for 2014 (the PCC has nominated A J Carter & Co)
9. Questions or comments on matters of Parochial interest
10. Any other business
11. Commissioning of the new PCC

Worship, followed by presentations and discussion:

1. Ministry Hubs:
   a. Children’s Hub
   b. Social Activities & Special Events Hub
   c. Outreach & Evangelism Hub

2. The Vicar, Rev Simon Kirby Simon will be reminding us of some of the exciting developments in the life of Cogges in the last year.
   He will also unveil the plans for the extension of the Church Centre and speak about how we hope to extend our ministry into the wider community.

The meeting will be followed by an opportunity to chat informally over drinks and nibbles.

Additional reports, for information

• none