I did not report on the first meeting of the new PCC on the 14^th May because it was largely taken up with bureaucratic matters, such as organising the various committees, deciding future dates etc.

 The next meeting took place on the 16^th July and was well attended and lively.

 An “Away Day” for the Council has been arranged on the 25^th October.  Discussion will take place on the video sent to all churches by the Archbishop of Canterbury, implementing the Vision Statement and the organising of a new service for younger families and their children to start in January 2004.

The Hon. Treasurer reported that there had been some decrease in Promised Offerings, and the fact that there was a need for a steady increase in the scheme, rather than a boost every three years.  Further visiting will be arranged.

 No solution has yet been found in connection with the flooded tombs at the east end of the church.  Further surveys and discussions with the architects are taking place and it is hoped that some money might be obtained to help with the necessary work from various charitable foundations.

A new notice board outside the church will soon be in position and repairs to the Hall car park are now complete.  Some income will be received from the rental of a few car parking spaces.

 A resolution was passed unanimously supporting Canon Jeffrey John and a letter has been sent to the Bishop of Southwark.

Lorna Cowell

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