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Church of St. Mary and All Saints Broomfield Annual Reports and Financial Statements for The year ended 31st December 2019 South Quantock Benefice West Monkton - Kingston St. Mary – Broomfield – Cheddon Fitzpaine Page 1 of 20 Church of St. Mary and All Saints Broomfield Rector – Rev’d. Dr. Mary Styles Associate Vicar – Rev’d. Jim Cox Assistant Curate – Rev’d Tracey Hallett PCC Treasurer Independent Examiner Mr. P. Day (until Sept 2019) Mr. R. Mackay Mr J Earp Cedar House, Kingston St. Mary 1 Quantock Rise Kingston St. Mary, TA2 8HJ Correspondence Address: The Benefice Office, The Vicarage, Kingston St. Mary, Taunton, Somerset. TA2 8HW Bankers: National Westminster Bank plc 49 North Street, Taunton Page 2 of 20 The Parochial Church Council The Parochial Church Council (PCC) has the responsibility of co-operating with the incumbent in the promotion within the ecclesiastical parish, of the whole mission of the Church – pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical. It also has the responsibility for the maintenance of the Church of St. Mary and All Saints, its services and the surrounding churchyard. The PCC is exempt from registration with the Charity Commission. ********************** Members of the PCC Members are either elected by the Annual Parochial Church Meeting (APCM) or are ex officio, in accordance with the Church Representation Rules. The following served as members of the PCC during 2019: Ex Officio Rector The Rev’d. Mary Styles Associate Vicar The Rev’d. Jim Cox Churchwarden Mrs. Bez Purdy Secretary Miss Ann Powell Treasurer Mr. Peter Day (until 16th September) Mr John Earp Representatives on the Deanery Synod Miss Margaret Cavill Mrs. Joan Chamberlain Elected Members Mrs. Andrea Duncan Mrs. Dorothy Kirwan Dr. John Ogle Dr. John Pether Mrs. Helen White Committees The PCC has a Standing Committee which is required by law. It has the power to transact the business of the PCC between its meetings, subject to any direction given by the PCC. The PCC has a Fabric Committee whose report can be found on page 12 Page 3 of 20 Broomfield Church - ANNUAL MEETING OF PARISHIONERS TBA 12 Noon in the church after the service AGENDA 1. Welcome and opening prayer. 2. Apologies for Absence. 3. Acceptance of the minutes of the Annual Meeting held on 7th April 2019 4. Election of two Churchwardens. Broomfield Church - ANNUAL PAROCHIAL CHURCH MEETING TBA 12.10 pm in the church after the service AGENDA 1. Welcome and opening prayer. 2. Apologies for absence. 3. Approval of the Minutes of the meeting held on 7th April 2019 (from page 6). 4. Election of parochial representatives of the laity to a) The Deanery Synod. b) The Parochial Church Council. 5. Appointment of an Independent Examiner of the accounts of the PCC. 6. To receive the Reports as printed in the Report Pack. Clergy (page 9) (page numbers to be inserted when all Electoral Roll (page 8) reports in) Churchwarden (page 12) PCC Secretary (page 8) Deanery Synod (page 13) Fabric (page 12) Safeguarding (page 13) 7. Safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults – to formally adopt & minute the Benefice safeguarding policy (see report on page 13) 8. Any other business. 9. Closing prayer. Page 4 of 20 The South Quantock Benefice Minutes of the Broomfield Annual Meeting of Parishioners Held on 7th April 2019 at 12 Noon in the Church Present Dr. J. Ogle (Chair), Rev’d. M. Styles, Mrs. J. Chamberlain, Mr. P. Day, Mrs. M. Johnson, Dr. J. Pether, Mrs. S. Pether, Mrs. B. Purdy and Mrs. D. Taylor In attendance: Miss A. Powell (Secretary) The meeting commenced at 12 Noon. Action 1. Welcome and Opening Prayer Dr. Ogle welcomed everyone to the meeting and Rev’d. Styles said an opening prayer. 2. Apologies Apologies were received from Miss Cavill, Mrs. Duncan, Mrs. Kirwan and Mrs. White 3. Acceptance of the Minutes of the Annual Meeting of Parishioners 2018 The Minutes of the meeting held on 22nd April 2018 were approved and adopted. 4. Election of Two Churchwardens Mrs. Johnson proposed that Mrs. Purdy be re-elected as Churchwarden for the coming year and this was seconded by Miss Powell. This was agreed by all present and Mrs. Purdy was, therefore, duly re-elected as Churchwarden. Unfortunately, no-one has come forward to act as a second Churchwarden. 5. Any Other Business There was no other business. The meeting closed at 12.03 pm. Page 5 of 20 The South Quantock Benefice Minutes of the Broomfield Annual Parochial Church Meeting Held on 7th April 2019 at 12.10 pm in the Church Present Dr. J. Ogle (Chair), Rev’d. M. Styles, Mrs. J. Chamberlain, Mr. P. Day, Mrs. M. Johnson, Dr. J. Pether, Mrs. S. Pether, Mrs. B. Purdy and Mrs. D. Taylor In attendance: Miss A. Powell (Secretary) The meeting commenced at 12.10 pm. Action 1. Apologies for Absence Apologies were received from Miss Cavill, Mrs. Duncan, Mrs. Kirwan and Mrs. White. 2. Approval of Minutes of Annual Parochial Church Meeting The Minutes of the meeting held on 22nd April 2018 were approved and adopted. 3. Election of Parochial Representatives of the Laity 3.1 Election of Parochial Representatives to the Deanery Synod Miss Cavill and Mrs. Chamberlain agreed to act as Deanery Synod representatives for the coming year and they were both proposed by Miss Powell and seconded by Mrs. Purdy. This was agreed by all those present. 3.2 Election of Parochial Representatives to the Parochial Church Council Mrs. Purdy reported that the current members of the PCC were willing to stand again (Mrs. Duncan, Mrs. Kirwan, Dr. Ogle, Dr. Pether and Mrs. White) and proposed that they be re-elected en bloc. This was agreed by all. 4. Appointment of Independent Examiner of the Accounts Mr. Day said that he believed Mr. Mackay would be willing to act as the Independent Examiner of the Accounts for the coming year, but someone would need to ask him to confirm this. Subject to Mr. Mackay’s agreement, the PCC agreed to his appointment as Independent Examiner of the Accounts. BP Page 6 of 20 Action 5. To Receive the Reports 5.1 Clergy Rev’d. Styles said that Mrs. Tracey Hallett would become the Curate for the Benefice for the next 3-4 years after she was ordained on 30th June. Rev’d. Styles added that the Mary Joslin Trust would fund a coach to enable people to attend the ordination at Wells Cathedral. 5.2 Electoral Roll Miss Powell said that there were only 22 people on the new Electoral Roll (a reduction of 15 compared to the last Electoral Roll). It was suggested that those who had not renewed this time could be reminded to do so next year, although it was acknowledged that some people had moved out of the area. 5.3 Churchwarden – This was taken as read. 5.4 PCC Secretary – This was taken as read. 5.5 Deanery Synod Dr. Ogle thanked Miss Cavill and Mrs. Chamberlain for their continued work as the PCC’s representatives on the Deanery Synod. 5.6 Fabric – This was taken as read. 5.7 Safeguarding The PCC agreed to adopt the Safeguarding Policy. 6. Any Other Business There was no other business. 7. Closing Prayer Rev’d. Dr. Styles said a closing prayer. The meeting closed at 12.20 pm. Electoral Roll Report There are 24 names on the Electoral Roll this year. 7 are resident in the parish and 17 are non- resident. Ann Powell Page 7 of 20 PCC Secretary Report Broomfield PCC has held four meetings since the last APCM: in July, October and November 2019 and February 2020. All the meetings were held in the Benefice Office, except for the one held in November. This was a short meeting held in the Church following the All Age Service to approve amendments to the authorised signatories on the PCC’s bank account. ******************************** APCM Clergy Report 2019 South Quantock Benefice Our Mission: “To know, share and spread the love of God.” “I want you to realise that I continue to work as hard as I know how for you……. Know that I’m on your side, right alongside you…. 2-4 I want you woven into a tapestry of love, in touch with everything there is to know of God. Then you will have minds confident and at rest, focused on Christ, God’s great mystery. All the richest treasures of wisdom and knowledge are embedded in that mystery and nowhere else. And we’ve been shown the mystery! I’m telling you this because I don’t want anyone leading you off on some wild- goose chase, after other so-called mysteries, or “the Secret.” (Colossians 2:1-4 Message Version) 2019 Has been a busy and fruitful year in the Benefice with some significant comings and goings: Sadly, we said goodbye to Doreen Challoner who died early in the year, she was based at West Monkton and played all over the Benefice. Organist and choir mistress for over 40 years, she was someone who gave her all not only to music but also to the life of the church. We also lost Peter Day, someone who gave of his time and his talents in a quiet and unassuming way, latterly as treasurer of Broomfield church. Ann Pugh, too, died in 2019, another quiet character, who contributed so much to Cheddon Parish with her kind and wise ways – deeply missed. Bob and Esmé Padgham moved “away” into Taunton, they both contributed hugely to Kingston church and community, Bob serving as sacristan for many years. Thank you, Bob and Esmé! It’s fabulous to be welcoming some newcomers to our worshipping communities in this last year as well as marking some significant moments in some of our ministries.