How best can we respond to human need by loving service? How do we safeguard the integrity of creation and sustain and renew the life of the earth? How should we seek to transform the unjust structures of society?
What are the good things we are already doing?
Support isolated and elderly on regular basis
Support the bereaved and organise Remembrance Service (Pastoral Ministry Team)
Organising Toddlers group with some Christian links
Writing and producing Free for all (Jill Day)
Support Beccles Children’s’ home twice a year (Harvest and Christmas) – increased contact in recent years with inviting children from the home to special services and social events
Keep the church and churchyard in good repair
Open up the church to the community – open days and make it available for PC meetings
What else is God wanting for us?
Increased awareness of needy in the parish and beyond parish boundaries- locally, nationally and internationally
Develop awareness of church activities across parish
Ease obstacles for people attending church
What can we do this year?
Improve expereince when visitors come into church e.g make candles available, use notice boards for displays etc
Open up church more, especially at time of Archaeological dig on Roman Town in August to welcome visitors and OPen Churches Week and to support Roman Town tours by Archaeological Trust
Ensure web site is kept up to date with activities
Maintain contact with Beccles Children’s Home, further our contact with All Saints Centre and investigate support for an African project
Offer lifts to church
Continue to offer more support for Jill with Toddlers
Every PCC agenda to include item to review special services
