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The Annual Report for 2011
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St Mary’s Church Woodford
Annual Review for 2011
including the
Annual Report and Accounts for 2011
www.stmaryswoodford.org.uk
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Welcome to the St Mary’s Annual Review for 2011. The formal annual report with the
accounts and all the information we have to provide by law are in the middle section.
The rest of the review tells the continuing story of St Mary’s as we follow in the footsteps
of the faithful worship, witness and service of hundred of years in this place. It is a story of
our ongoing life, of changing circumstances, of farewells, fond memories and welcomes.
Individual reports pay tribute to some of our members who have moved away but with
whom we will always remain firm friends. This review also tells of welcome - in particular
to Frederick Stocken as Director of Music and Andrena Palmer as our youth worker. They
have already made positive impacts on the life and worship of the church, while we were
delighted to celebrate with Annie as she was ordained priest, and to welcome Chris
Winward back as a Reader.
The reports you will read tell of our ongoing work with children and young people; of
engagement with sister churches and other faiths to develop partnership and mutual
understanding; of outreach to the community ranging from Easter gifts to welcoming
visitors to the church at local and national events such as the Woodford Festival and the
Big Draw, and a happy celebration of the Royal Wedding. We supported mission and
charity partners in the UK and abroad through the annual bazaar and special collections.
However while the review looks back, we also spent a good deal of the year looking
forward. We built on the work of the various PCC working groups set up in 2010 to develop
our worship and outreach and to make sure that we can tell the good news of Jesus in a
way that is relevant to today and tomorrow. The year saw changes to the structure of
some of our 10am services, regular Taize style evening services, new ways of welcoming
children into the service, as well as the chance for people to discuss selected sermons with
the preacher after the service. We continue to look at ways of developing our worship and
outreach so that we can serve Woodford in Christian witness and service through many
more years.
We also looked ahead at the exciting opportunities that 2012 is bringing us - making plans
to celebrate the Olympics and Paralympics and the 40th Anniversary of the rededication of
St Mary’s after the fire. Watch this space next year!
Viveca Dutt PCC Secretary
Our cover picture shows St Mary’s members and guest enjoying the Royal Wedding on big
screens in the Memorial Hall. Food plays a large part in the welcome we offer at St Mary’s
as this review shows. But that is only part of our outreach and we need to plan for the
future: Ian Tarrant reports on the work of our outreach and strategy group:
At the end of 2010, the PCC added extra members to the Outreach Working Group and
asked the augmented group to look at the church's long term outreach and strategy, in
the light of our declining membership and attendance figures over the last twenty-five
years. The group met several times in 2011 and brought recommendations to the PCC in
March and May. These included the introduction of individual prayer ministry and coffee
downstairs after the 10am service. Their final report in November gave three options for
introducing a new weekly service/activity which might attract a wider range of people
than our services currently draw. The PCC selected two of these for further consideration,
and set up a new working group to investigate their viability.
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Worship is the heart beat of any church—as we strive to develop our worship for
current and future generations we hold fast to the rhythm of time spent with God and in
his presence. From our regular services, through celebration of God’s words, retreats and
regular prayer we want to become transformed into a people touched by the
transforming power of the Holy Spirit. This was the theme of our parish retreat at Pleshey,
and these are just a couple of the comments on the weekend:
A day’s pilgrimage to Bradwell
allowed reflection on favourite
Bible readings and time to
remember the role of early
Christians in bringing faith to the
East Saxons.
For we like Cedd must worship God
And walk the way East Saxons trod
At home our regular pattern of worship continued
Midweek worship
At 9am most Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, there is a service in church,
usually of Holy Communion. These are not well-attended, but valued by those who do
come. More popular is the 10.30am service on Wednesdays, with around a dozen
participants on average, many of whom stay on for refreshments. The 7.30pm service on
Wednesdays provides an opportunity for those who are busy during the daytime. Special
prayers for the sick are included once each month.
Special midweek services were also held for major festivals. On Monday, Tuesday and
Wednesday of Holy Week, thought-provoking dramas were performed, followed by said
Compline. The Church continues to remain open on Saturday mornings for anyone who
wants to come and enjoy some quiet time and prayer. Thank you to those who are making
this happen. Ian Tarrant
I enjoyed the fellowship - in silence, in
worship, in music, in conversation and
in laughter. Most of our party were
'seasoned retreaters' but as a new-
comer I found the balance just right.
So I would like to recommend the
experience to any potential first-
timers. You'll be glad you went.
Chris Meikle
A time of refreshment and
renewal which was experienced by the
16 members of St. Mary's.
Jean Morgans
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Contemplative Prayer meets every third Wednesday at 8.15pm (not in Lent or Advent)
Back in 2008, I noted that there was a
distinct lack of men in the group and
suggested that more ‘hunter/ gatherers’
could give it a try, but so far, our Rector
has been the only male to have crossed
the threshold. I now have another chance
to encourage people, of either gender, to
think about contemplative prayer.
Silence is central and precious - doing
nothing, remaining attentive, waiting for
that ‘still small voice,’ discovering what God has to say about the watchword, phrase or
idea for each session. Topics are diverse, using scripture or other texts, or focusing on
the spirituality of creation.
The leader’s introduction to the word or theme leads to 12 minutes of contemplation.
This pattern is repeated, finishing with a short period of free intercessory prayer.
‘The grace’, closes the evening. Like any pursuit, contemplative prayer is not for all but
please consider joining us to see if it is for you.
One of the associated highlights of 2011, was Rowena’s Advent quiet day in December
which focused on the ‘Journey of the Magi’, and included an interpretation of the T.S.
Elliot poem of the same name by Roberta Flynn and a visual presentation compiled by
Mark Lewis; this was a wonderful opportunity for reflection – Thank you all.
Graham Nunn
King James Bible
Listening to God’s Word is crucial for growth. This year saw the celebration of the 400th
Anniversary of the King James Bible. We marked this with special services and sermons,
took part in the E100 Scripture reading challenge and held a schools art competition.
Among the winners were Rufay Kamaran and Alivia Goldhill here receiving their prizes
from Ian and Keith Brame from the Bible Society.
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Our Children and Young People have been busy this year
Mother and Toddler Group
The group has a steady membership of mums, dads, grandparents and childminders. We
have discussed the group’s name. Our group has a very good reputation as a ‘Mother and
Toddler Group’ in this borough and in neighbouring boroughs built up over the last 39
years. The decision was made to retain the name. The committee has been reviewing the
group’s Child Safety Policy which will be incorporated in the Constitution next year.
We participated in the Barnardo’s Toddle raising £149.00 for the charity.
Jan McGown
Seekers
2011 started with Seekers donating money to children’s charities
and cereals to the Manna Centre. We had fun with musical
instruments telling the story of Queen Esther and beating the
bounds for Rogation Sunday. We circled the Church with coins as a
fund raiser and with Quest circled the Church with prayers. In the
summer holidays people talked to us about their roles in the
Church. The children brought gifts of food
to Harvest Festival for the Manna Centre.
We enjoyed ‘Breakfast Sunday’ with
sausages and games and on ‘Toy Sunday’
the children donated toys.
Shirley retired in the autumn. We held a party celebrating and
giving thanks for her many years of service to the children. We are
enormously grateful to Shirley. Sarah Reynolds has joined the
team.
We have two lessons and one assembly a month. Our syllabus was
Light Live, an online resource. Seekers participated in two youth
services. Children received prizes from the Rector for attendance.
During Advent the children presented banners , which were hung
in Church and we made a Jesse Tree. The children’s artwork was displayed on the boards
near the altar. For the Christmas Eve Service, Ian wrote a play for us which was directed by
Chris Winward and followed by refreshments.
Sue Sainsbury
Quest
Our first fellowship event of the year was a party for our
older teenagers, as they formed their new group.
Questers continued their regular programme of Bible
study, prayer, games and a variety of creative projects.
Highlights include: making beautiful floral table
decorations for the fund-raising lunch in March, making
bird scarers from tinfoil and string for the Rectory
garden, and (with SHaPE) undertaking the mammoth
task of transforming a hula hoop into an Advent wreath.
We look forward to more joint projects in 2012.
Thank you Shirley
Seekers’ Jesse Tree
Quest and Shape’s Advent wreath
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Questers led all-age worship in April - memorably introducing a flock of toy sheep into
the sanctuary 'sheepfold'), wrote and delivered prayers at the Christmas Eve children's
service and, with the help of Seekers and the congregation, wrapped the church in prayer
in June, achieving a new record of 150 prayers (let's beat that in 2012).
The group remains small (six regulars) and did not have any new members in September,
but is full of energy, talent and enthusiasm.
We have not yet found a new group leader, and sadly lost Tessa Theron from the back-up
team, but various adult helpers have helped us during the year; we could not do without
them. Thank you;
Jean Russell, Bridget Webb, Kathy Wiltshire, Chris Winward and Lisette Teofilo.
Roberta Flynn
SHaPE
We welcomed Andrena Palmer as our
youth worker in 2011. Andrena works
mainly with our older teenagers and
introduced their new group to us in the
Church magazine.
It is a pleasure and privilege to meet with
such great young people. Our Sunday
morning sessions are written by Urban
Saints, and I present this so that there is
music, discussion, bible study, chocolate,
games and craft. We have studied "And
who is my Neighbour?" when we thought
about Woodford and how we could pray
for the people who live here. We also
led the Remembrance Sunday All-age
worship based on John 15. This was a
great opportunity for the Church to see
who we are, and for those who were
present to take part in the leadership and direction of the service.
We held a number of drop-in sessions, and it was a blessing to welcome young people
from SHaPE and Quest, and their parents, along for "brunch" and to hear their ideas
about what activities they enjoy. I now have an idea of what activities to arrange
for the coming few months.
Link
Link meets on Sunday nights in the Memorial Hall between 6 and 7.30pm. We are a small
group and decide among ourselves what we want to do. Sometimes we have activities
such as cooking or themed events. We even have had barbeques in the garden. Last year
we made a Christmas cake and raffled it in church for Laura’s Morocco trip. We also made
and decorated edible Nativity scenes! Our outside trips included Quasar, the cinema and
local restaurants.
Some of the SHaPE group: from left to right:
Hannah, Sarah, Hannah, Emma and Laura
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In 2011, we also had the added excitement of Rosie Blacker’s wedding. As we are a
predominantly female group, we spent many weeks looking forward to it!
We meet during term times and are looking forward to the year ahead.
Laura Walker
Children’s Holiday Club
A summer holiday club for children aged 5 to 12 was held on four mornings, and a
large team of helpers welcomed a total of 33 children to range of activities including
drama, craft, dance, games and music. The theme of the club was "David the
dangerous king", and we followed the ups and downs of David's life. We again
appreciated the help of Simon Lloyd from Woodford Methodist Church, who played
the piano for us. On the Sunday following, club members shared something of what
they had learnt during our all-age service.
Ian Tarrant
Rainbows, Brownies and Guides
This year was another varied and active year which began and ended with District
events: January a trip to the pantomime and carol singing in December. Other
activities we all did together included a Thinking Day in February, when we focussed
on Yemen, Nepal and Cyprus and chose to taste food, try various crafts and learn a
dance. We also took the opportunity to think of about guides throughout the world
less fortunate than ourselves; A summer half term trip to Paradise Park was enjoyed
by everyone.
1st
Woodford Rainbows used light nights for pond dipping at Epping Forest
Conservation Centre, and a fun evening at the campsite in Chigwell. They also made
instruments from recycled materials, designed collages, and learnt about zebras and
the rainforest. They enjoyed the Rainbow and Brownie fun day at Chigwell with 1500
other girls.
David the Dangerous King
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1st
and 9th
Woodford Brownies, worked hard individually to achieve numerous Interest
Badges, and celebrated Royal Brownie Revels, sports night and a Christmas disco. 9th
Woodford had visits to the International Centre in London, a recycling centre, the Gilwell
activity centre, and the Church of the Holy Innocents, High Beech where they learnt
about bell ringing and played the organ. 1st
Woodford enjoyed cheerleading using
Sainsbury’s Active Kids Vouchers, and china painting at Creative Biscuit.
1st
Woodford Guides continued to ‘Go For It’: constantly trying different challenges;
Some girls experienced summer camp under canvas for the first time and with a rain-free
week! Unfortunately the Unit lost some adult help so had to keep numbers lower.
Towards the end of 2011, two parents committed to help, and a third lady came out of
the blue, and is now also helping regularly. However, the Guides could really do with
another uniformed leader, or at least, more pairs of willing hands to cope with the higher
numbers expected in 2012.
All the girls have contributed in some way to social and fund raising events at St Mary’s.
They cooked eggy bread and acted as waitresses for The Big Breakfast; made hot dogs
and ran games at Food and Fun Day, and made biscuits and ran various activities at the
bazaar. They also enjoyed their usual fund raising Bingo Evening to contribute towards
the Memorial Hall costs.
Of course, none of this would be possible without the continued enthusiasm and
commitment of Guiders, Unit Helpers, Young Leaders and anyone who helps out from
time to time. Our thanks to everyone who makes this happen. We do have a constant
supply of girls waiting to join and progress through the different sections and we
encourage more adults to join our team.
Martine James
And of course the safety of all children and young people at St Mary’s is vital:
During 2011 the House of Bishops decided that CRB checks would in future only be valid
for five years, after which a new application would have to be made. During the year 11
members have resubmitted renewal forms and are now clear to continue their work with
young people for another five years. Seven new names have also been added to the list
so making a total of 53 members of the congregation able to work in many different
ways with young people. Janet Collins
St Mary’s Guides hard at work
making the Easter Candles we
gave away in South Woodford.
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Young people contribute to St Mary’s life in many ways:
Linda Wiskin on the Junior Choir:
The Junior Choir has developed with this last year seeing several strong solo
performances. Because of other commitments of those involved, it has proved difficult
to rehearse and the twice a month after church rehearsals have been difficult to sustain.
However, Frederick has been very supportive rehearsing with us before service on
parade service mornings before we sing.
I had hoped that the Junior choir would join the adult choir to sing on a regular basis,
after the change in time to when Quest and Shape members arrive in the 10am service,
but this has not yet happened.
Happily, there is considerable interest from a group of children in Seekers and they
sang at the Christingle service with some of the original group. Working with Seeker’s
leaders, we hope to form the next generation of Junior Choir to contribute to worship at
St Mary’s.
Jane O’Regan writes about the adult choir:
The choir continues to work hard, offering music in
very diverse styles, written at any time from 1592 to
2005, at about 115 services in the year.
Martin Seymour left us in January, for a new post
undoubtedly challenging and rewarding. During the
following interregnum, Jane O’Regan and John
Bradley took the Friday rehearsal, and Roger Bluff
helped on many Sundays. The choir showed patience
and forbearance during this time. Thank you! We
also said goodbye to Rebecca Rollinson, when she
moved to Edinburgh.
Frederick Stocken joined us as Music Director on
Palm Sunday, and quickly demonstrated his extensive
knowledge and passion for church music, and a
desire to use music to enhance the meaning and spirituality of the liturgy, to benefit the
whole congregation.
By the end of 2011, choir numbers were growing, as we welcomed new members, and
Rachel Dreese, our gifted new choral scholar. However there are more choir stalls
unused, so, if you are a singer, or would like to be, why not think about joining us, and
talk to Frederick? He would be delighted!
Finally – we sometimes hear it said that the choir are only present to ‘perform’. We do
take pleasure from performing well, but our main ethos is expressed in the Chorister’s
Prayer, which we say at every service and practice
Bless O Lord us thy servants , who minister in Thy Temple. Grant that what we sing with
our lips, we may believe in our hearts, and what we believe in our hearts, we may show
forth in our lives. Amen.
Frederick adds As the choir Librarian, Jane O'Regan continues to devote an enormous
amount of time to the behind-the-scenes running of the choir.
Frederick playing his composition
“Archangels” premiered at the
Woodford Festival
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Fellowship in every sense is crucial to church life Hazel Mears writes: On 19
th June 1986 Kathleen Whitfield held the first meeting of the
Fellowship Committee. On 19th June 2011 Jane O’Regan spoke to the congregation
about our committee and invited them to join us outside, for a piece of cake and a drink
of cava to remember Kathleen.
And, continues Hazel, 2011 was no less busy than the 25 years before:
We run Friday lunches for £3, every 1st
Friday in the month, except in Lent. We have been
serving approximately 30 dinners each month and around 40 for the Christmas Lunch.
Our usual Mini Fayre and Race Evening was held over 12 February and we made £1,144
for the church. We also helped with the porridge etc at the Big Breakfast.
The meander on May Day was again well attended, with some groups going round Church
End Estate looking for ‘out of place items’ in stated gardens and answering questions
about the church and grounds for the adults. There were others just coming for coffee or
lunch of sausages and mash which altogether it made a very successful day
We ran a Quiz Night in the scout hut in September which made £680 for the church.
The Harvest Shared Lunch was another success with our usual fellowship.
Fellowship and celebration lunches
Our regular monthly Sunday Lunch Club continued to attract visitors for food and fellow-
ship while we were pleased to arrange another lunch for Annie as Bridget Webb reports:
Annie McTighe (the Rev. of course!) and our own good cooks got together to produce
another fine Parish Meal in June, 2011; to celebrate both her birthday and her recent
priesting. Many of us had much enjoyed the service, and the meal was the climax of this
major event of her life, important to us too as the parish where we are lucky enough to
benefit from her service.
Leslie Blacker and her team, Kate Walker, Alison Nunn and Shirley Lealman, worked
tremendously hard to produce (yet) another splendid meal for us all. About 80 of us sat
down to a three-course meal with a great choice of vegetables and dessert, too, of
course. The owners of two varied gardens, the ‘Valeries’, (Geller and Howard-Gibbon)
generously contributed flowers large and small to decorate the stage and the individual
tables in the Memorial Hall.
St Mary with St Philip and St James
High Road South Woodford E18 2PA Registered Charity No: 1127596
www.stmaryswoodford.org.uk
PCC and Clergy Report for 2011
The Parochial Church Council meets every other month; the Standing Committee meets
in the alternate months to transact business subject to any direction given by the
Council. The Standing Committee membership is made up of the Rector, Wardens and
Deputy Wardens, Secretary and Treasurer. The PCC also receives periodic reports from
the Mission, Fellowship, Communication and Fabric Committees, Trustees of the
Memorial Hall and Deanery Synod members. The major risks to which we are exposed
have been fully reviewed and systems established to mitigate these risks. This included:
continuing our child protection policy, and ongoing discussion about church finances
and investments. PCC supported a First Aid Course for a number of church members.
We welcomed Frederick Stocken as our new Director of Music at Easter, and Andrena
Palmer as our new part-time youth worker in September. We were delighted to support
Revd Annie McTighe as she was ordained Priest in June 2011, and regret that she has
been called to use her gifts elsewhere so soon.
During the year the PCC continued to discuss proposals brought forward by the
working groups set up in 2010 to develop and enhance our work in the areas of:
worship, teaching and learning, young people’s work, outreach, and the opportunities
afforded by the Olympics 2012. Among the changes implemented in 2011 were
occasional changes to the structure of the 10am service, more frequent Taizé style
evening services, and the introduction of a personal prayer ministry on Sunday
mornings. We introduced the serving of coffee downstairs after the 10am service and
also introduced the opportunity for members of the congregation to discuss selected
sermons with the preacher. The PCC asked a smaller group to consider some proposals
for an additional form of weekly worship, and this exploration is ongoing.
The PCC endorsed proposals from the Olympics Working Group for a series of events to
mark the Olympic and Paralympic Games and agreed to mark the 40th anniversary of St
Mary’s rededication in 2012.
Our decisions in 2011 built on the ways we have already developed our outreach and
fellowship through regular events such as the Bazaar, The Big Draw, the Holiday Club
for children, the Easter Eve giving of candles to the people of South Woodford, and
keeping the church open on Saturday mornings. We were delighted to be once again the
focal point for the opening of the Woodford Festival and hosted a highly successful
afternoon Jazzathon as part of the Festival.
The PCC continued to support our partnership with other churches and faiths. We
supported events with our Deanery Cluster Churches including taking part in joint
Songs of Praise and Ascension Day services, and taking part in a Cluster quiz. We
continued to support Rowena Rudkin as Deanery representative on the London
Borough of Redbridge children’s service subcommittee.
The PCC discussed ways of responding to the ongoing problems of lead theft;
welcomed the new internal noticeboard and agreed to rename the crèche, given that it
is now used also as a meeting room.
Treasurer’s Report I am pleased to report that the CMF (Church Maintenance Fund) and Regular Donations
income topped £80,000 being £3,700 up on 2010 and although the loose plate
collections decreased by £1,200, it would seem to indicate that folk are becoming more
committed to regular giving.
Our tax recovery of £21,000+ has also kept up, but the decrease in the rate claimable
will become more apparent in 2012. Fees received by the PCC for funerals and
weddings only amounted to£676, the lowest amount for many years. Total General
Fund Income was £134,538, lower than 2010 as we received no legacies or rent from
the curates house.
However, savings made by volunteers working in the Parish Office for part of the time
and a reduction in Diocesan Quota helped to achieve a surplus of £8,000 before the
allocation to the Fabric Fund of £10,000.
In accordance with our accounting policies (see note 4a) the curates house has been
revalued showing an increase of £43,000. The year end value of the CBF Fixed Interest
Securities Fund Shares gives a book profit of £2,825 on the original investment.
Excluding the legacy monies, the General Fund Reserve covers approximately
5 months expenditure.
We all owe a debt of gratitude to Clive and Hazel Mears for the administration of the
planned giving and tax recovery work and to Michael Lovejoy for banking services
throughout the year, and the Wardens who assist in the management and authorisation
of expenditure. My thanks to them all.
Jane Fone
Church Contact Details Rector: The Revd Canon Ian Tarrant Curate: Revd Annie McTighe
The Rectory 33 Elmhurst Drive
Chelmsford Road E18 2PL E18 1BP
020 8504 7981 020 8530 7217
Assistant Clergy: Revd Alison Clarke
Parish Office: St Mary’s Church
` 207 High Road, E18 2PA
020 8505 3000
info@stmaryswoodford.org.uk
Lay Readers : Sally Barton, Mark Lewis, Rowena Rudkin , Chris Winward
PCC Secretary: Viveca Dutt Treasurer: Jane Fone
37 Beechwood Park 11 Broad Oak
Independent
Examiner:
Mr Yusuf Dedat FCA
Suite D, The Business Centre
Faringdon Avenue
Romford RM3 8EN
Bankers:
HSBC
George Lane
E18 2LX
ST MARY WITH ST PHILIP AND ST JAMES WOODFORD
Signed: Ian Tarrant Rector
Jane Fone Treasurer
March 2012
Balance Sheet at 31 December 2011
Note 2011 2010
£ £
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible Fixed Assets 4a 222826 179793
Investments 4b 102825 97771
Total Fixed Assets 325651 277564
CURRENT ASSETS
Sundry Debtors 5 1036 1233
CBF Deposit 200195 201397
Bank Balance 2619 4403
203850 207033
LIABILITIES
Amounts falling due within one year 6 4309 3929
NET CURRENT ASSETS 199541 203104
NET ASSETS 525192 480668
FUNDS
Unrestricted:
General Purpose 8 463884 417793
Earmarked 52014 53213
Total Unrestricted Funds 515898 471006
Restricted Funds 9294 9662
TOTAL FUNDS 525192 480668
ST MARY WITH ST PHILIP AND ST JAMES
WOODFORD
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
For the year ended 31 December 2011
Note
2010
2011
Earmarked
Unrestricted
Restricted
2011
2010
GP Fund
TOTAL
TOTAL
£
£
£
£
£
£
INCOMING RESOURCES
2
From Donors
113075
117817
0
117817
265
118082
113155
Other Voluntary Income
76229
9470
0
9470
5051
14521
80883
Income From Charitable Actvities
1317
676
0
676
0
676
1317
Other Ordinary Income
6778
0
0
0
0
0
6778
Investment Income
2223
6575
327
6902
45
6947
2457
TOTAL INCOMING RESOURCES
199622
134538
327
134865
5361
140226
204590
RESOURCES USED
3
Grants
0
0
0
0
4661
4661
4300
Activities Directly related to the Work of the Church
124235
122334
11526
133860
1068
134928
129584
Fundraising and publicity
43
26
0
26
0
26
43
Church Management and Administration
9123
4174
0
4174
0
4174
9123
TOTAL RESOURCES USED
133401
126534
11526
138060
5729
143789
143050
NET INCOMING/OUTGOING RESOURCES
66221
8004
-11199
-3195
-368
-3563
61540
Interfund Transfers
-14000
-10000
10000
0
0
0
0
Profit/Loss on Investment Revaluation
-2229
5054
0
5054
0
5054
-2229
Profits on Property revaluation
43033
0
43033
0
43033
0
NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
49992
46091
-1199
44892
-368
44524
59311
BALANCES BROUGHT FORWARD AT 1 JANUARY
367801
417793
53213
471006
9662
480668
421357
BALANCES CARRIED FORWARD
417793
463884
52014
515898
9294
525192
480668
ST MARY WITH ST PHILIP AND ST JAMES
WOODFORD
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS NOTE 1. Accounting Policies The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Church Accounting Regulations 1997 and 2000 together with applicable accounting standards and the Charities Statement of Recommended Practice. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention except that the Curate's House is stated at insurance valuation and investments, which are included at market value. Funds Unrestricted funds represent the funds of the PCC which are not subject to any legal restrictions regarding their use and are available for application to the general purposes of the PCC. This category includes both the General Purposes Fund and funds earmarked for a particular purpose by the PCC. Restricted funds are those funds which may only be used for the restricted purpose for which they were given or otherwise obtained. The accounts include all transactions assets and liabilities for which the PCC is responsible in law. They do not include the accounts of church groups that owe their main affiliation to another body nor those that are informal gatherings of church members. Incoming resources Income from donors and other voluntary income. Planned giving is recognised only when received. Collections are recognised when received by or on behalf of the PCC. Income tax recoverable on gift aid donations is recognised when received as the effort required to estimate it prior to receipt is considered to be disproportionate to the information gain. Grants and legacies to the PCC are accounted for as soon as the PCC is notified of its legal entitlement and the amount due. Funds raised by the Charity bazaar and other events are accounted for gross unless related expenses are immaterial in amount. Charitable trading Fees for weddings are included in this caption and are accounted for when due.
Income from investments Interest on deposits is accounted for when receivable and any related tax recoverable is recognised at the same time. Resources used Grants Grants and donations are accounted for when paid over or when awarded if that award creates a binding obligation on the PCC. Activities directly related to the work of the church The diocesan quota is accounted for when payable. Fixed assets Consecrated land and buildings and movable church furnishings Consecrated and beneficed property is excluded from the accounts by s.96(2)(a) of the Charities Act 1993. No value is placed on movable church furnishings held by the churchwardens on special trust for the PCC and which require a faculty for disposal since the PCC considers this to be inalienable property. All expenditure incurred during the year on consecrated or beneficed buildings and movable church furnishings whether maintenance or improvement is written off as expenditure in the Statement of Financial Activities and separately disclosed. Other land and buildings held for use in the work of the church. The curate's house is included under this caption. It is stated at insurance valuation. Investments Investments are stated at market value at the balance sheet date. The Statement of Financial Activities includes net gains and losses arising on revaluation and disposals throughout the year. Equipment Equipment used within the church premises is depreciated on a straight-line basis over four years. Individual items of equipment with a purchase price of £1000 or less are written off when the asset is acquired. Current assets Amounts owing to the PCC at 31 December in respect of fees rents or other income are shown as debtors less provision for any amounts that may prove to be uncollectable.
NOTE 2 INCOMING RESOURCES
TOTAL TOTAL General Earmarked Unrestricted Restricted 2011 2010
Fund Funds Total Funds £ £ £ £ £ £
From Donors
CMF + Regular Donations 80622 0 80622 0 80622 76893
Income Tax recovered 21813 0 21813 0 21813 21756
Loose Collections 6283 0 6283 0 6283 7545
Sundry Donations 9099 0 9099 0 9099 6881
Donations Earmarked 0 0 0 265 265 80
117817 0 117817 265 118082 113155
Other Voluntary Income
Fund raising income 4471 0 4471 0 4471 4525
Churchyard Income 1500 0 1500 0 1500 1530
Floodlighting Income 387 0 387 0 387 467
Appeals 3112 0 3112 0 3112 9707
Appeals/Bazaar 0 0 0 5051 5051 4654
Legacies 0 0 0 0 0 60000
9470 0 9470 5051 14521 80883
Income from Charitable Activities
Fees - weddings etc 676 0 676 0 676 1317
676 0 676 0 676 1317
Other Income
Rent - Curate's House 0 0 0 0 0 6778
0 0 0 0 0 6778
Investment Income
Interest Received 6575 327 6902 45 6947 2457
6575 327 6902 45 6947 2457
TOTAL INCOMING RESOURCES 134538 327 134865 5361 140226 204590
NOTE 3 RESOURCES USED
General
Ear-
marked Unrestricted Restricted TOTAL TOTAL
Fund Funds Total Funds Funds 2011 2010
Grants £ £ £ £ £ £
Missionary societies 0 0 0 2601 2601 2200
Church societies 0 0 0 1260 1260 1350
Charities e.g. Night Shelter 0 0 0 800 800 750
0 0 0 4661 4661 4300
Activities directly related to church work
Ministry: Diocesan Quota 83949 0 83949 0 83949 88008
Rector's Expenses 812 0 812 0 812 1487
Clergy Expenses 1499 0 1499 0 1499 566
Music, Organ and Choir 6257 0 6257 1068 7325 6074
Service Expenses 1136 0 1136 0 1136 1074
Vestments 0 0 0 0 0 59
93653 0 93653 1068 94721 97268
Premises Heating/Light/Water 4109 0 4109 0 4109 4145
Cleaning 4760 0 4760 0 4760 5016
Routine Maintenance 2950 0 2950 0 2950 1526
Lift Expenses 0 302 302 0 302 297
Clergy House Expenses 1394 5883 7277 0 7277 9416
Churchyard Expenses 1657 0 1657 0 1657 1543
Insurances 2480 0 2480 0 2480 2415
17350 6185 23535 0 23535 24358
Other Link/Seekers/Quest 244 0 244 0 244 333
Lay Training 633 0 633 0 633 7
Memorial Hall Contributions 4296 0 4296 0 4296 4164
Printing and stationery 1227 0 1227 0 1227 1112
Sundries 75 0 75 0 75 400
Fabric Expenditure 0 5341 5341 0 5341 99
Outreach inc youth worker 4856 0 4856 0 4856 1843
11331 5341 16672 0 16672 7958
Total directly related to Church work 122334 11526 133860 1068 134928 129584
Fund Raising and Publicity
Stewardship Expenses 26 0 26 0 26 43
26 0 26 0 26 43
Church Management and Admin
Parish Office and Telephone 2616 0 2616 0 2616 7865
Treasurers/Secretary Expenses 158 0 158 0 158 59
Audit Fee 1400 0 1400 0 1400 1199
4174 0 4174 0 4174 9123
TOTAL RESOURCES USED 126534 11526 138060 5729 143789 143050
NOTE 4 FIXED ASSETS FOR USE BY THE PCC
4a Freehold Land and Buildings Freehold land and buildings comprise the “Curate’s House” at 33 Elmhurst Drive. The gross book value
is based on the insurance valuation and is considered to be a fair estimate of the value of the property.
Revaluation is normally considered at five year intervals or as circumstances dictate and the previous
revaluation was made in 2006. Valuation at 1.1.11: £179793 and at 31.12.11: £222826
NOTE 6 LIABILITIES 2011 2010
Other Accruals 4309 3929
4309 3929
£ £
NOTE 7 SPECIAL COLLECTIONS
Restricted special collections for which the PCC acted solely as a post-box amounted to £5560 (2010 £6269)
2011
£
CBF Fixed Interest Securities Fund Income Shares
Market Value at 31/12/10 97771
Market Value at 31/12/11 102825
Profit on revaluation 5054
4b Investments
NOTE 5 DEBTORS 2011 2010
£ £
Prepayments 520 1233
Other Debtors 516 0
1036 1233
NOTE 8 ANALYSIS OF FUNDS AND NET ASSETS
Fixed Assets Current Assets Liabilities FUND BALANCES
£ £ £ £
General Purpose Fund 325651 142542 4309 463884
Earmarked Funds
Fabric Fund 45764 45764
Clergy House Fund 5662 5662
Lift, Kitchen, Office 588 588
TOTAL UNRESTRICTED
FUNDS 325651 194556 4309 515898
RESTRICTED FUNDS
Choir Fund 2473 2473
Organ Fund 1103 1103
Vestments Fund 234 234
Service, Hymn Fund 217 217
Pinney Fund (a) 200 200
Mission Fund 5067 5067
TOTAL RESTRICTED
FUNDS 9294 9294
TOTAL FUNDS 325651 203850 4309 525192
(a) The Pinney Fund is restricted to maintaining a War Memorial Plaque on the North Wall
NOTE 9 STAFF COSTS
2011 2010
Salaries 5114 11495
Social Security 332 186
TOTALS 5446 11681
During the year the PCC employed an organist, youth worker and secretary. Employment costs
are included in the respective expenditure heads.
No present member of the PCC received remuneration or expenses.
SUMMARY STATEMENT OF FUNDS
For the year ended 31st December 2011
Fund Name
Fund balances Incoming
Outgoing Transfers
Gains
Fund balances
brought forward resources resources
and Losses
carried forward
£
£
£
£
£
£
General Fund
238000
134538
126534
-10000
5054
241058
General Fund Property
179793
0
0
0
43033
222826
Fabric Fund
40838
268
5342
10000
0
45764
Clergy House Fund
11485
60
5883
0
0
5662
Lift/Kitchen/Office
890
0
302
0
0
588
Choir Fund
2191
282
0
0
0
2473
Organ Fund
2157
13
1067
0
0
1103
Vestments Fund
232
2
0
0
0
234
Service and Hymn Book Fund
216
1
0
0
0
217
Pinney Memorial
200
0
0
0
0
200
Missionary Giving Fund
4666
5062
4661
0
0
5067
TOTALS
480668
140226
143789
0
48087
525192
Independent Examiner's Report to the PCC of St Mary's, Woodford
I report on the accounts of the PCC for the year ended 31 December 2011, which
comprise the Balance Sheet, Statement of Financial Activities and related notes.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner.
The PCC's members are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The
PCC's members consider that an audit is not required for this year (under section
43(2) of the Charities Act 1993 (the 1993 Act)) and that an independent
examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to:
• examine the accounts (under section 43(3)(a) of the 1993 Act);
• to follow procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity
Commission (under section 43(7)(b) of the 1993 Act); and
• to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent examiner's report
My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by
the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting
records kept by the PCC and a comparison of the accounts presented with those
records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the
accounts, and seeking explanations from you as members concerning any such
matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be
required in an audit, and consequently I do not express an audit opinion on the
view given by the accounts.
Independent examiner's statement
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:
(1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the
requirements
• to keep accounting records in accordance with section 41 of the 1993 Act, and
• to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with
the accounting requirements of the 1993 Act.
have not been met: or
(2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper
understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Mr Yusuf Dedat FCA
Clay, Ratnage,Strevens and Hills
Suite D,
The Business Centre
Faringdon Avenue
Romford
Essex RM3 8EN
Secretary’s Report The PCC supports the Rector and Clergy in their Parish
Ministry and has certain legal responsibilities for the Church. Members of the
PCC are either ex officio or elected by the Annual Meeting of the Church in
accordance with the Church Representation rules. During 2011 the following
served as members of the PCC:
Rector: Revd Canon Ian Tarrant
Clergy: Revd Annie McTighe
Lay Readers: Sally Barton, Mark Lewis, Rowena Rudkin
Chris Winward (from November 2011)
Church Wardens: Wendy Littlejohns, Peter Webb
Deputy Wardens to April 2011 Peter Webb, Anne Jones
from April 2011 Anne Jones, Eric Blacker
PCC To 2011 Chris Bradshaw
To 2012 John Sainsbury (co-opted to 2012)
Richard Walker
Linda Wiskin
To 2013 Bob Pamplin
Philip Swallow
To 2014 Joel Blacker
Nick Hayes
Brian Ray
One vacancy
Deanery Synod To 2014 Sally Barton, Jean Morgans,
David Littlejohns, Jane O’Regan,
One vacancy
Treasurer: Jane Fone
Secretary: Viveca Dutt
On sabbatical during the PCC year 2011/2012
Church attendance. In April 2011 there were 285 names on the electoral roll of
which 155 are resident in the Parish and 130 non resident. This compares with
286 in 2010. The next full revision of the list will be in 2013. The average
number of communicants at Sunday Services at St Mary’s was as follows:
2011 2010
8am 10am sung
Eucharist
11.15am said
Communion
8am 10am sung
Eucharist
7 125 61 8 122
Viveca Dutt
PCC Secretary
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Fellowship with others through Mission and giving is reflected in many ways in our
church life:
Wendy Littlejohns reports on Lent lunches and the work of the Mission Committee
Mission
Our usual varied and interesting year included a quiz
evening raising funds for Christian Aid; and a welcome
visit from our CMS Link Partner Dr Ruth Hulser who
manages a health Centre in Tabora, Tanzania. A sunny barbeque, presentation on her
work, Ruth’s Sunday morning sermon and a retiring collection made for a memorable
weekend. The whole of the Bishop’s Lent appeal went to support our newest Link Diocese
- Marsabit in Kenya - for the provision of motor cycles for the clergy in an arid dry area
the size of England, with no tarmac roads.
We arranged an afternoon tea for the Bazaar Fund, a coffee morning for the Manna
Centre and held special collections for the famine in East Africa.
The Memorial Service collection went to the British Legion and Haven House, and the
Christmas collections were shared between Crisis and the Makutano orphanage.
Our Christmas appeal “Send A Cow” is a popular way for church members to send
Christmas greetings while supporting developing communities.
The Committee recommends to the PCC the distribution of the funds raised by the Bazaar
and other events to many different charities balancing the needs of local, national and
overseas bodies. We have devised a different way of distribution which will come into
operation in 2012. The list of charities we supported and information about the special
collections we made during the year are on the back page of the review.
Bridget Webb writes about a bumper harvest
We were able to provide funds for our drought
affected partners in Kenya in an unusual way in the
autumn. A produce fair showed off the runner beans
and tomatoes that the children grew in the Rectory
Garden and other vegetables from a bumper harvest
in Woodford. It went very well, with a great amount of
lovely fruit, vegetables (including figs and home-
grown rocket), and cakes, too, from members of the
congregation, so that we raised over £100.
We joined once more with
our friends from St Anne Line
to serve simple Lent lunches
on Fridays. Good fellowship
was enjoyed and the profits
went to Haven House.
Our Mission partner Ruth with
Wendy and David Littlejohns
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Most of Our Mission Funds come from the Annual Bazaar:
This year's bazaar confounded the doubters by
bucking against the current trend of general
austerity; surprisingly we had better over all
takings than last year! (around £4,000 on the
day.)
Special thanks to the silent humper and
lumpers that shifted all the stalls and tables into
place on Friday and the helping hands who
rapidly cleared it all away again on Saturday.
And thank you to those that leant a hand for the
first time too; a welcome addition, particularly
the big earning bottle stall holders (NB a job well
done is a job for life in St Mary's!) In six hours of book sorting I managed to select a few
corkers; now there's a tip for anyone looking to help in that job next year (please).
Although we managed to sell many books and bric-a-brac, the perennial problem is
what to do with the masses of stock left at the end; it has to be cleared almost to zero
otherwise we just accumulate too much ongoing. In previous years various charity shops
have benefited, but this year the Manna Centre took our left overs
Richard Walker
The Deanery Synod met five times this year, attended by four representatives from St
Marys. We should have five members, but at present there is a vacancy, which it would
be good to fill.
Main agenda items at these meetings were:
•The Olympic Games
•Principles for deployment for mission & ministry
•Draft legislation for women in the Episcopate
•Making the most of “Bible Year”
•Environmental issues for Churches
•The Anglican Communion Covenant
Reports from all these meetings were fed back to the PCC, and can be seen in the
minutes.
Our cluster group link with St Pauls and St Barnabus has continued this year. We have
arranged clergy preaching swaps, a quiz evening, a picnic and a “Songs of Praise”.
The Deanery Synod continues to offer an excellent opportunity to discuss important
issues, with all our neighbour parishes in Redbridge, and enables us to be aware of the
triumphs and difficulties that affect us all, as we strive to do God’s work in our own
parish .
Our horizons are broadened by working with our local churches, other denominations
and faiths. Jane O’Regan reports on Deanery Synod and our cluster group, Rowena
Rudkin on the Three Faiths Forum and Mark Lewis on the Faith and Image Group
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The East London Three Faiths Forum celebrated its tenth anniversary in 2012 with a
full programme of worldly and heavenly things although the dividing line between
them is often nebulous. Earthly things included science, money and religious
education; heavenly things were, “Death and the Afterlife”, “Angels and Demons”
and “Dreams”. The latter topic was well attended by Moslems for whom dreams are
particularly important. There was also a meeting on the even more difficult subject to
categorise “Humour”.
The Forum organised its third pilgrimage to the Holy Land with participants from all
three faiths though the only three Christians were from St Mary’s. The trip visited
sites important to all three faiths, and allowed people to compare their perspectives.
Another trip is being planned.
Our tenth anniversary was celebrated at a meeting in the Islamic Centre, Ilford, at
which the visiting speaker was Lord Carey of Clifton, Archbishop Emeritus of
Canterbury. Rabbi Hulbert reflected on the past ten years and Lord Carey spoke on
current attitudes to religion in general. “Sadly,” he said, “religion is seen as a problem
not as a solution. All religions are seen as demonic, dangerous and divisive.”
We may not agree with this criticism, but we must, consider carefully why it is made
and prepare ourselves to defend faith against them.
http://www.eastlondon3faithsforum.org
Faith and Image had a diverse programme of talks in 2011. and, where possible, a visit
to a related exhibition. We branched out into music and literature and, with modest
funds, drew expertise from within. Graham Dixon gave a thought-provoking
introduction to the writings of early Buddhism which informed our visit to an
exhibition of Buddhist Art at the British Museum.
In a completely different vein, Peter Webb spoke on John Francis Bentley “The
Unknown Genius” and led a fascinating tour around Westminster Cathedral: probably
Bentley’s best-known creation.
Mark Lewis, Jane Cantrell and Bob Pamplin gave different perspectives on “The
Meaning of Things”; an entertaining reminder of how we are shaped by our material
environment and what we own.
Summer took us to Cookham in Berkshire to see the church that was the inspiration
for Stanley Spencer’s “Resurrection” and to visit a local gallery. We facilitated another
Big Draw in October –not the best-attended day, but with a good atmosphere and a
few converts to the exciting world of mark-making were won! Philip Swallow and
Roberta Flynn led a delightful evening of readings from the work of T.S. Elliot just
before Christmas.
We continue to look for fresh directions and welcome new ideas. One of our biggest
challenges is publicising our events widely. Anyone who would like to join us to take
on this task would be very welcome.
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Our partnership with Kenya continues to flourish
At the Church of the Good Shepherd, Muchunguri, phase one of the dispensary is now
complete and functioning; laboratory staff have been recruited. We keep in contact by
sending the parish magazine, and exchanging emails, text messages and phone calls. Our
support for the orphanage at Makutano is enabling the boys to continue with their
education. Two are boarders at secondary school and a further two are about to start. A
new dormitory has been built, though the washrooms are still to be finished.
Wendy Littlejohns
While our regular home life goes on
Woodford Wives
We started the year by cancelling our Fun evening due to icy conditions then transferred
our activities to our AGM in March. In February we enjoyed a
very interesting talk on "English Gentlemen" by Georgina Green.
In April Richard Wyber gave us an insight into the King James
Bible. June took us to the Ho-Ho for a Chinese meal and in July
Jean Fullerton told us how she
obtained ideas for writing her
second book.
In November Linda Bowley told us
about being a film extra.
December brought us a
scrumptious Christmas dinner cooked by Scout Leader
friends – Alan King, Mike Knell and Richard Notlan - and
served by their Scouts. We would like to have this more
often!
We had a great year and would welcome anyone wishing to
join us, married or single, living in Timbuctoo or anywhere
else - it would be great to have you. Joan Ware
The Dispensary at Muchunguri and the dormitory and Makutano
From the Bible
To Christmas Dinner
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Fabric
The year has seen a mix of obvious innovations and
the less evident.
In the churchyard, the copper beech has been
trimmed and dead branches removed; and the dead
cherry tree and an unwanted yew sapling removed.
Much ivy has been removed from the tombstones
and the base of the church wall. All the fully grown
churchyard trees now have preservation orders.
Outside, most of the lead around the top of the
plinth around the base of the church wall has been
stolen. A small section of this plinth has been
removed and our architect is monitoring the area.
We are not sure of the plinth’s purpose or when it was installed so this experiment may help
us resolve this issue of lead theft.
Inside, the high window catches have been repaired and small broken panes replaced.
Lighting in the Gwinnell Room, kitchen and music cupboard has been improved.
Social Transport
Having taken over from Heather Harston last autumn there
were very few requests. However, we are now able to provide
transport to Church on a monthly basis for a Parishioner
requiring wheelchair assistance. Also to continue a
regular weekly senior citizen lift, which will resume in March
following a winter break.
There are many Church members who provide transport to Services and Church events
which are arranged privately and much appreciated. If anyone is able to help on an occasional basis please contact me.
Valerie Geller
Flowers
It seems that time flies when you are
arranging flowers. Another year has passed
and we are managing albeit with a decreased
number of arrangers. Should you be
interested in helping even in a small way we
would be very grateful for some much
needed additional assistance. Looking
forward to hearing from YOU -
Hazel Lovejoy
Our great tree needs care
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It’s good to talk
The new internal noticeboard is now in full use and the crèche has been fully refurbished,
with new carpet, curtains, and toy cupboard. It has been renamed the Sunflower Room,
in honour of the late Jean Sherman.
The lectern microphone has been repaired and the church’s electronic sound system is
now first rate.
A full risk assessment has been carried out, and all portable appliances have been tested.
The clergy house at 33, Elmhurst Drive has undergone much maintenance work including
to the heating system.
Peter Webb
Memorial Hall
The Memorial Hall continued to balance its costs with income from external bookings,
despite the ongoing recession, thanks to the hard work of the staff. Income is
supplemented by rent from the flats at 4 Chelmsford Road, owned by the Hall. The lower
flat was refurbished this year after long-standing tenants moved out, and has been re-let.
Long term maintenance issues have been a concern of the Trustees for some time, and
an appeal was launched in 2011, to raise funds to replace the original floor in the front
Hall, and at the same time, to improve the toilet facilities at the front of the building. A
series of special events raised funds: a Sunday lunch, a very successful celebration of the
royal wedding, an old-time music hall, the annual lecture, and a concert.
Peter Webb raised a substantial sum by painting pictures to order; and number of
individuals also made generous donations.
This evidence of local support for the building will be valuable when approaches are
soon made to grantmaking trusts.
Carol Alexander left the Trustees on moving away from the parish, and Nick Hayes has
joined the group, but there is still one vacant Trustee place.
Communications Group - Wendy Littlejohns
For the third year running we gave away free Easter Candles in
George Lane this time on the Saturday before Palm Sunday so
that we could include details of the Easter Services.
The Jazzathon held as part of the Woodford Festival was hugely
popular and it was good to see folk enjoying the jazz and
vocalists, dancing and of course food and drink.
We used the Church Ads Poster for the front of the Parish
Christmas card. It was well received as one of the best. We
continue to co-ordinate the publicity of St Mary’s through the internal and external
noticeboards, magazine, website, monthly diary and weekly notice-sheet.
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Magazine - Penny Freeston
Rather than see the quarterly magazine fold when Geoff
Jones, our excellent editor, moved away, the Communications
Group suggested a few people should form a team to share
the task. I became ‘commissioning editor’ aided by Cheryl
Corney, Beverley Fuentes, Jackie Peacock, Viveca Dutt and
Revd. Ian Tarrant.
Viveca’s expertise in laying out the magazine proves
invaluable. With the others taking on tasks of editing, proof-
reading and preparing the magazine for publication, we have managed to share the load.
We would like to thank all those who have contributed and commented so favourably,
including our former editor! We welcome everyone, children and adults, to contribute or
suggest articles, send in photos and comments, to ask questions on theology, gardening,
cookery etc. and ask all groups within the church to keep us all up to date with recent
activities especially with pictures!
We hope the magazine reflects the warm fellowship that enriches us all at St. Mary’s as
we continue to get to know and value each other. Please do not be reticent about
writing on spiritual matters; we are a church magazine! Articles and photographs may be
sent directly to our own in-box: magazine@stmaryswoodford.co.uk or by hand.
Don’t forget the camera
Web Site - Viveca Dutt
The main development for the website in 2011 were
technical: it is now possible for more than one
person to make changes to content. This will help
make it easier to keep all sections of the site up to
date.
We also took the opportunity to tidy things up: we
refreshed the fonts and colours to make it
consistent throughout and we hope a little smarter!
We also now have a link to an online calendar
making it easier to show our latest events and to
help people to see when the church is available for
booking.
We set up our own YouTube channel, where we
published videos from the Jazzathon and now also
use it to upload the sermons that are regularly
recorded in church on high definition audio equipment. Thanks to David Littlejohns and
Nick Hayes who have made this possible.
We are always looking for ways to keep the website useful and interesting to the
congregation and the wider world, and welcome any ideas for further development.
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A year in pictures
Thank you:
Congratulations: Annie
Shirley Lealman Rebecca Rollinson Sandy Ball
Evening at Creative Biscuit
Food and Fun Day
21
Reg Fowkes Competition—winner—people’s choice
Woodford Festival
Big Breakfast
22
Special Collections £
Send A Cow 659
Bishop’s Lent Appeal 310
Makutano Orphanage 1139
CMS - Good Shepherd
Church
200
CMS -
Muchunguri Dispensary
400
CMS 300
Christian Aid -
Africa Famine
382
Haven House 71
Crisis 548
Bible Society 108
TOTAL £5560
Christian Aid - 550
Manna Centre 297
ELHAP 388
Royal British Legion 71
Newham Renewal
Programme
137
Mission Societies £
CMS 1,000
Leprosy Mission 500
USPG 400
Mathieson Music Trust 200
Medicines For Muheza 300
Good Shepherd Church 201
Mission Societies 2601
Church Societies
Bible Society 200
Children’s Society 200
Church Army 100
Manna Society 200
Essex Clergy Charity 100
Christian Aid 360
Church Urban Fund 100
Church Societies 1260
Charities
Macmillan Cancer Support 100
Royal Commonwealth
Society for the Blind
150
Marie Curie Cancer Care 100
Royal Association for the Aid of
Deaf People
150
Samaritans 100
ELHAP 200
Charities 800
TOTAL £4661
Mission and Charity Giving 2011
Carol singing at Queen Mary Gate
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