Benefice of Fulford-in-Stone with Hilderstone
PARISH PROFILE
January 2017
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WELCOME to Fulford-in-Stone with Hilderstone
Our Profile Outline
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Vision & Mission: About us 3 Vision & Mission: About You 4 The Vicarage 4 Combined Benefice Statistics: Fulford-in-Stone & Hilderstone 5
Fulford-in-Stone:
The Church of St Nicholas 7 Church Groups 8
Village Life 8
Hilderstone:
Christ Church 10 Village Life 11 Church Groups 12 Local Activities 13
Welcome to the Area
Culture 14 Recreation 14 Schools & Colleges 15
Diocese of Lichfield 16
Appendices
Fulford-in-Stone: Mission Action Plan 17 Hilderstone: Mission Action Plan 18 Combined Financial Statistics 19
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WELCOME to Fulford-in-Stone with Hilderstone
Vision & Mission: About Us
We are:
welcoming, warm, hospitable, approachable and good-humoured
willing, flexible and committed to promoting the church within the two parishes
outward looking and prepared to be innovative
We have:
good relationships with well-established village groups
a desire to see the church grow within our respective communities
an opportunity for increasing links between the two churches and the
communities they serve
Our challenges include:
adapting worship to suit modern lifestyles
attracting people of all ages to explore their faith
encouraging those who attend our churches for celebration/special occasion services to become regular worshippers
offering more opportunities for personal/spiritual development
enabling more people to share their time and talents
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WELCOME to Fulford-in -Stone with Hilderstone
Vision & Mission: About You
Are you:
an approachable person who can communicate effectively with all ages?
a confident leader who is willing and able to encourage active participation in church life?
a good listener who will work with us to develop our vision for pastoral care within our communities?
willing to maintain traditions whilst exploring with us other new styles of worship?
sympathetic to rural ministry and willing to participate in village life?
a prayerful priest who can encourage us all on our faith journey?
Can you work with us to:
unite two churches and their communities? exercise and encourage pastoral care within our rural communities? enable people to develop their spiritual well being through teaching and prayer?
We offer a warm welcome and we shall: honour your days off pay your expenses support, hear and work with you
The Vicarage:
Built in 1980, the Vicarage is a good sized family home on a quiet residential road in Fulford. The house has four bedrooms and two bathrooms (an en-suite to the master bedroom and a family bathroom). The large lounge is suitable for hosting meetings of 10 to 12 people, whilst the dining room has glass doors opening to the garden. There is an attached single garage and a separate entrance to the study via a wide corridor with a cloaks/W.C., a shelved wall and a recess which houses the photocopier and a store cupboard. The study, kitchen and dining room overlook agricultural land at the rear of the property. There is a gas-fired central heating system and an intruder alarm.
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WELCOME to Fulford-in-Stone with Hilderstone
Combined Benefice Statistics
Populations:
Fulford 1502
Hilderstone 415
Average Sunday Attendance:
Adults Children
Fulford 22 2
Easter 64 10
Christmas 171 21
Hilderstone 14 2
Easter 34 7
Christmas 111 38
Attendance at Baptisms, Harvest and other special services has not been included here.
Please note: the ASA for children is MONTHLY.
Occasional Offices:
Fulford Baptisms Weddings Funerals
2014 1 2 12
2015 0 3 3
2016 1 7 8
Hilderstone
2014 4 0 3
2015 1 2 2
2016 2 3 2
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Combined Benefice Statistics
Electoral Rolls:
Fulford 68 of whom 13 are outside the parish
Hilderstone 31 of whom 9 are outside the parish
Service Times & Details:
Fulford Hilderstone
1st Sunday 9.30am Holy Communion (BCP Revised) 11.15am Family Communion
2nd Sunday 9.30am Holy Communion (Modern Rite) 11.15am Holy Communion (Modern Rite)
8.45am* Holy Communion (BCP) 3rd Sunday 11.15am Holy Communion (Modern Rite) 10.00am Family Service
4th Sunday 9.30am Holy Communion (Modern Rite) 11.15am Holy Communion (BCP)
5th Sunday Combined Service alternating between the two churches, at either 9.30am or 11.15am.
* During the Interregnum, this service has been brought forward to 8am.
Both parishes are served by civil parish councils:
Fulford Parish Council
The Parish of Fulford is one of the largest in Stafford Borough and includes four wards, one of which is Fulford (which includes Cross Gate/Moss Gate, Saverley Green and Stallington communities). Until 1940 the civil parish boundaries were almost contiguous with the ecclesiastical parish, then subsequently the Meir Heath area was transferred to Meir Heath ecclesiastical parish and Blythe Bridge was transferred to Forsbrook.
Hilderstone Parish Council
The Parish Council comprises seven Councillors who represent the interests of the village of Hilderstone on behalf of Stafford Borough & Staffordshire County Councils. Many of the Councillors are also active members of other community bodies in the village including Christ Church and the Village Hall.
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WELCOME to FULFORD- in-STONE
FULFORD: Church of St. Nicholas
The Grade II listed church, dedicated to St. Nicholas, was “The old yews in St. Nicholas’ churchyard point to the built in 1826 on the site of an older chapel and features a church being a very early place of worship, and it semi-circular apse and vestry at the East end and an certainly was well established as a Chapelry in the 14th century, being listed among the Churches of Pirehill embattled West turret. The East window shows Christ in Hundred.” glory, with St. Nicholas to the left and St. Chad (holding Extract from “Fulford and its Church” by Roger Keight. The past Lichfield Cathedral on his palm) to the right. The bell tower incumbents of the church are recorded continually from 1682. houses two bells and the church has a hearing loop system.
With seating for 140, the church is situated in a conservation area at the edge of the village and is bordered by agricultural land. It is well signposted from both ends of the village and has the advantage of a large car park next to the church. The open churchyard, with public footpaths, is visited regularly. Fulford war memorial is on the right of the footpath and the Roll of Honour hangs inside the church.
The building was extended in the 1990s when an annexe was added, providing a meeting room, with a facility for providing hot drinks, and a W.C. suitable for disabled use. There is level or ramped access (and on into the nave of the church), with separate wheelchair access from the car park.
The church’s tradition is central, with cassock, surplice (or cassock alb) and stole. The average Sunday congregation numbers have remained reasonably static for some years, which is seen as a sign of hope for the future. Members of the congregation read both Epistle and Gospel, lead intercessory prayer and assist at the altar. Two of the Eucharistic Assistants are also licensed to distribute extended communion. The weekly services aim to provide a mix of ancient and modern liturgies and there is a monthly non-communion service which incorporates baptisms from time to time.
The most recent Quinquennial Inspection was undertaken in 2015 and the PCC is addressing the more urgent issues, including the
need to fell an Ash tree in the churchyard.
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WELCOME to FULFORD- in-STONE
Church Groups:
Lent Courses: Lent courses have been held regularly over the years and have been well attended. More recently, parishioners from Hilderstone have joined the Fulford group.
Start Courses: There have been two Start courses in the past and there is a weekly prayer group meeting, but we recognise the need for more teaching and would be glad to see the prayer group grow numerically.
Baby & Toddler Group: This meets weekly in the annexe and provides a welcome opportunity for mutual support as mums, dads and grandparents chat whilst the children play. Varied activities include treasure hunts and decorating the church for Harvest and Christmas.
Social & Fundraising Group: St. Nicholas Church has a well-established and committed social and fund raising group which organises events such as the popular “Fulford Open Gardens”’, lobby lunches (lobby being a traditional North Staffordshire stew), coffee mornings, an annual Christmas Draw and Harvest Suppers. Other events, slightly further afield, are also organised, including dining evenings on the Churnet Valley Railway. These events bring the whole of the village together while at the same time raising funds for the church. FULFORD-in-Stone: A Brief Outline
The Parish of Fulford-in-Stone comprises four distinct areas: Fulford Village, Saverley Green, Cross Gate/Moss Gate and Stallington. The majority of people live in Fulford village, where the Church of St. Nicholas is to be found.
FULFORD VILLAGE
Fulford is an attractive and welcoming semi-rural village, surrounded by beautiful countryside. In 2015 it won Small Best Kept Village in the Stafford area. It has a primary school, an active village and farming community and events take place throughout the year, providing enjoyment for the local community and visitors. Information of forthcoming events can be found in the monthly church magazine, the quarterly village newsletter and by visiting the village website (www.fulfordvillage.com).
The Fulford Village Group (FVG) is an enthusiastic group which provides information about our village and events which are taking place. FVG co-ordinates our entry into the Best Kept Village competition and organises a range of activities, including an annual “Fulfest” music festival, monthly walks from Autumn through to Spring, carols and mulled wine on the Village Green and other social activities throughout the year.
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The Fulford Community Choir was formed in 2012 and has over 60 members, ranging in age from 16 to 82. There are regular concerts and the choir performs annually at the Victoria Hall in Hanley. In 2016, the choir participated in a national choir festival in Leicester.
Carols on the Green is now a regular event, last year raising £170 for a local charity supporting the homeless, and the choir has a central role in the annual Carol Service at St Nicholas. Fulford also has a small orchestra and a woodwind group. ABOVE: Fulford Good food and drink are sold at the Shoulder of Mutton public house, Community Choir situated by the Village Green. There is a weekly quiz night organised by FVG, a “library” with donated books which are sold and the proceeds are given to LEFT: the church. The pub also hosts the church’s Christmas Draw. The Fulfest in full swing. Fulford Village Hall is situated in the centre of the village. It is easily Photograph by David accessible, has modern facilities and a large car park, making it a popular Hammond. venue for many special occasions. A number of church fundraising events take place in the hall, including the annual Harvest Supper and the Christmas Fair. The hall is used for meetings and has a variety of regular weekly events, including a monthly coffee morning.
SAVERLEY GREEN - The hamlet of SAVERLEY GREEN is one mile from Fulford and has a mixture of terraced cottages, some former social housing bungalows and some substantial late 1970s properties. There are two public houses - The Greyhound Inn and The Hunter.
CROSS GATE/MOSS GATE - This small residential community was served by a Methodist chapel from 1860 until its closure in 2008. It shares a parish boundary with Hilderstone, with the consequence that some residents use Hilderstone Church, while others look to Fulford.
STALLINGTON - The properties in and around Stallington Road are substantial inter-war houses, whilst Stallington Village is a modern development of some 160 homes ranging in style from mews-type houses, semi-detached and prestigious detached dwellings. The main road leads residents to either Meir Heath or Forsbrook/Blythe Bridge, but some attend the parish church in Fulford.
Details of events can be found on: www.fulfordvillagehall.org.uk.
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WELCOME to HILDERSTONE
HILDERSTONE: Christ Church
Designed by notable architect Thomas Trubshaw, and ‘The inhabitants of Hilderstone and its vicinity, consecrated in 1833, Christ Church sits in a tranquil who were before well-neigh destitute of religious ordinances, are now blessed with a near access rural setting within the village, with a quiet and to them; and it may be hoped that the benefits beautifully maintained churchyard overlooking the resulting from a church being built in this place will be experienced by everyone connected with it fields. With seating for approximately 150 in each successive generation’. worshippers, it is of a modest size and has the benefit Extract from The Staffordshire Advertiser, 1883. of good car parking facilities adjacent to the church.
Amongst its many features is the striking East Window, executed by William Collins in around 1833. This window is one of only a few remaining examples of enamel on glass rather than the more popular stained glass. This gives a wonderful depth of colour to the window.
Over the Baptistry, there is a Choir Gallery, with organ and Singers’ Seats, both of which are still used for special occasions. Below, in the Baptistry, sits the Font, presented to the Church in 1909, plus the Roll of Honour from the First World War, recording the names of 43 local men, 9 of whom failed to return.
The Fallen are also commemorated by the Small Altar, installed in 1927, which incorporates a piece of stone from the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem. The altar was used on HMS Queen Mary (1914-15) and HMS Highflyer (1915-18), as were the three flags which hang above the altar.
Christ Church still retains many of its original box pews and distinctive candelabras, although the Altar, carved reredos, credence table and prie dieu are a more modern addition, as is the electronic organ, situated in the North Aisle.
The building includes a bell tower (with clock and single bell) and a vicar’s vestry. There are limited facilities for the disabled, which include a removable access ramp and disabled parking at the side of the church. A hearing loop system has been installed and large print orders of service and hymn books are available.
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WELCOME to HILDERSTONE
The churchyard is open and well maintained, with costs shared by the Parish Council and the PCC. There is a wild garden area beside the Memorial Garden and the approach to the church entrance is marked by six trimmed yew trees. The village war memorial is to the left of the entrance gates to the churchyard.
The 2013 Quinquennial Report for Christ Church identified a number of issues which required immediate attention, all of which have been completed; all other areas identified in the report are -on going. No major areas of concern were detected.
The style of worship at Christ Church is broadly central, with cassock, surplice (or cassock alb) and stole. The congregation is predominantly village residents of retirement age, with a few younger families attending the family services. Village Life: The tranquil village of HILDERSTONE nestles in the heart of the North Staffordshire countryside. Situated in the village conservation area, the charming Grade II listed church lies at the heart of a thriving rural community of approximately 415 inhabitants, with its spire dominating the landscape around about and marking it as a central focus to the community it serves. Standing on the side of the main road through the village, it is a familiar sight to both
commuters and villagers alike.
Dating back to Saxon times (670AD), the village’s ancient roots are still evident in the fields surrounding the church, where the Saxon technique of strip farming can still be seen, and there is reference to the village in the Doomsday Book also. In the late 18th Century, the village developed into the settlement we now see, with the erection of 19 Grade II listed buildings, including Christ Church, the School House, Hilderstone Hall and numerous farm buildings. The 1980s saw the most recent phase in the village’s expansion, however, with the creation of a mixed housing development, comprising some 60 dwellings, in what is now known as ‘The Meadows’.
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WELCOME to HILDERSTONE
A Brief History:
With its roots firmly established in farming, Hilderstone now faces the challenge of a ‘commuter community’, with many who live in the village working in near-by towns and cities and not, therefore, readily engaged in village life. Nevertheless, Hilderstone remains a flourishing village due to the commitment of its local community, which supports a wide selection of activities, both within the Church and the wider village.
Church Groups:
Children’s Group: This is run by two members of the congregation and takes place every third Sunday. Meeting in the Baptistry, it encourages children to participate in themed activities during the service, such as creating a Remembrance display and Christmas decorations.
Churchyard Group: A team of dedicated volunteers maintain the churchyard and have investigated the origin of several graves, and helped restore some of the churchyard’s original features, including graves lost in overgrown hedges. Amongst the graves discovered was that of Amelia Couts (Governess to the Bourne household), whose father was a servant to George III. The Churchyard Group comprises both regular members of the congregation and villagers who value the church.
Scarecrow Weekend: Staged every second year, this fun event is a firm favourite with the whole village; in 2015, it attracted some 50 Scarecrows (including royalty) to the village - with “Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth” and “Prince Philip” even attending the celebration service on the Sunday, much to the amusement of all the congregation.
Village Fair: Another important calendar event. This takes place each year at the beginning of July and brings the whole community together. Featuring all the usual stalls and activities, it is well-attended by both local residents and visitors to the village.
Harvest Supper & Auction: Harvest offerings are auctioned off at the Harvest Supper, which continues to be an important fund-raising event for the church and is popular with many in the village.
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Local Activities:
The church maintains close links with the village community through its involvement with various social events held mainly in the Village Hall, including: Women’s Institute:
Hilderstone has a thriving WI which has just celebrated its 82nd birthday. The monthly meeting is held in the Village Hall, with a very varied programme and activities. Membership is growing amongst ladies from the village and the local area.
Hilderstone Village Choir:
For the past three years, a village choir has performed at the village Christmas Concert, which raises much-needed funds for Christ Church, the Village Hall and Oak Tree Farm.
Stone & District U3A - University of the Third Age:
This branch of the U3A was established in 2005, with 1,067 members, who enjoy approximately 50 activities, ranging from art, photography and computing to industrial archaeology, with many of the activities taking place in the Village Hall. The objective of U3A is to provide skills and interests for people of retirement age.
Hilderstone Hall Nursing Home:
Formerly the home of the Bourne Family, this grand house is now a residential nursing home. Over the years it has had strong links to both the village and the church. It lies within the parish boundary, just a short walk from the church.
Oak Tree Farm
Oak Tree Farm is situated on a 15 acre smallholding just outside Hilderstone village and provides training and supported occupation for adults with learning disabilities, in a rural environment. The Project provides opportunity, support and encouragement for people to learn new skills and to improve their existing ones, paving the way into sheltered employment for those people for whom this is appropriate, whilst giving purposeful occupation to others. There is a coffee shop, which sits next to a pleasant farm area where visitors can meet a variety of animals.
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WELCOME to Fulford-in -Stone with Hilderstone
Welcome to the Area:
The semi-rural parishes of Fulford in Stone and Hilderstone are surrounded by beautiful North Staffordshire countryside and lie 3 miles to the South-East of LEFT: the city of Stoke-on-Trent and four miles North of Stone. The area has Hand Painted excellent communications with the M6 and A34 providing access to the North Potteries Winter and South, whilst the A50 takes the traveller to the M1 and East. There are Bottle Kiln Vase by main line railway stations at Stoke-on-Trent, Stafford and Crewe, alongside Lyn James five airports within easy access (Birmingham, Coventry, Manchester, Liverpool and East Midlands). For more leisurely travel, the Trent and Mersey Canal runs through the city, as does the River Trent.
Stoke-on-Trent is renowned throughout the world for its prowess in the field of ceramics and is home to such famous names as Wedgwood, Doulton, Emma Bridgwater, Portmeirion, Moorcroft and many more. The Potteries Museum and Art Gallery houses the world’s best collection of Staffordshire ceramics – ‘unrivalled on both national and international levels’ and The World of Wedgwood at Barlaston opened a new museum and visitor facilities in 2015.
Culture
There are theatres in Newcastle-under-Lyme (The New Vic), Hanley (The Regent Theatre) ABOVE:
and Stafford (The Gatehouse), a concert hall in Hanley (The Victoria Hall) and further afield BELOW: Trentham Gardens the theatres and concert halls of Birmingham, Manchester and London. Shropshire Union Canal - Recreation Brewood.
For those who enjoy walking or simply driving through rolling hills, the Staffordshire Moorlands and Derbyshire Peak District are within easy reach, with Barlaston Downs, Cannock Chase and Trentham Gardens (and the Monkey Park) just a stone’s throw away. Also well worth visiting are the National Memorial Arboretum at Alrewas, Alton Towers and the Shugborough Estate.
Sports enthusiasts (active or passive) will find much to interest them in this part of North Staffordshire. Stoke-on-Trent boasts a Premier League football team (and another - Port Vale - in League 1) and a number of rugby, cricket and football clubs.
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There is active rowing at Trentham, canoeing at Stone, Water World at Festival Park and clubs offering a variety of activities including racquet sports, golf, crown and carpet bowls, table tennis, cycling, climbing, running and keep-fit.
Local events include an annual Food & Beer Festivalat Stone, Farmers’ Markets, Exhibitions, Fairs and the annual Agricultural Show at the Staffordshire County Show Ground, in addition to Well Dressings in Staffordshire, Derbyshire and elsewhere. ABOVE:
Stafford & Stone Uniformed organisations, such as Brownies, Cubs and Guides, can be found in Stone, Uttoxeter Canoe and Blythe Bridge. Club
Schools & Colleges
PRIMARY & SECONDARY SCHOOLS
Fulford Primary School:
Fulford Primary School (OFSTED “Good”) is a Staffordshire Local Authority maintained community school serving the village of Fulford and the surrounding area. It currently operates close to its maximum of 105 children on roll.
The school is inclusive, has a Christian ethos and aims to develop the ‘whole child’ so they leave as rounded individuals. Historically there have been close ties between the school and St. Nicholas Church, through regular assemblies and governor representation.
ABOVE: Other local schools: Fulford Primary Children also attend Green Lea First School at Milwich, Christ Church C of E (V.C.) First School and School and its pupils. Christ Church Academy in Stone.
Secondary education is provided by Blythe Bridge High School, Sandon Business & Enterprise College, Alleynes Academy in Stone and Painsley Catholic College in Cheadle.
UNIVERSITIES:
Keele University and Staffordshire University offer a wide range of courses and lectures.
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The Benefice is in the Deanery of Stone, the “The Diocese of Mercia, this diocese, is a Archdeaconry of Stoke-upon-Trent and the borderland diocese. Living in borderlands is risky Diocese of Lichfield, which traces its roots back to business; crossing boundaries generates anxiety; AD656 when the Diocese of Mercia was that is why we need a culture, locally of informed established. It is one of the largest in the Church risk-taking, and centrally of thoughtful permission- of England, serving a population of almost 2 giving. million. It stretches from Mow Cop (North Staffordshire) to Wolverhampton (West “I do not yet know Midlands) and from the Welsh Borders to what a strategy for Burton-on-Trent. mission in the Diocese of Lichfield The five themes of the diocese are: will look like, but I Discovering the heart of God; Growing Disciples; do know the culture Reaching New Generations; Transforming of discipleship within which it needs to be Communities and Practising Generosity. set. That will be a relational culture, where
we all are prepared to travel far to get to The recently appointed 99th Bishop of Lichfield, know, to encourage and support one the Right Reverend Dr. Michael Ipgrave, is another. It will be a hospitable culture, assisted by three area bishops (of Stafford, where we are not afraid to welcome one Shrewsbury and Wolverhampton). another, to trust one another, to be enriched by
one another. And it will be a prayerful culture. All Bishop Michael said recently: we undertake together must be soaked in prayer, for our only strength comes from God’s grace. And “I want to affirm our strong commitment to any leadership that I or my fellow bishops can growth in every dimension, and the way in which offer to you must always be a leadership which this is expressed in our five themes. We need to comes from our own followership of Jesus.” ensure that all the parts of the body share in the growth to which we are called in this large, varied
Midlands diocese. The missional role of the "It's the connection between this Diocese, as I see it, is not to organise and impose extraordinary activity of worship and a grand central plan but to germinate ideas and losing yourself in wonder, love and praise expertise, to encourage the mutual sharing of on a Sunday morning and then living your resources, to foster a culture of cross-boundary life Monday to Saturday. working. "For me, time alone in prayer and
meditation every day is a crucial part of my “I want us to think creatively, imaginatively and relationship with God and trying to form radically about how we resource ourselves in this my life, attitude and perspective to be diocese and I hope that in the new year we can more like that of Christ." begin a conversation about that which draws in all aspects of our diocesan life. ABOVE: The Bishop of Lichfield, Rt Revd Dr Michael Ipgrave, describing 'Discovering the heart of God'.
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WELCOME to FULFORD- in-STONE
FULFORD: Our Mission Action Plan
In 2014 a five year plan was drawn up, building on the activities already happening within the parish and with a view to extending mission activities further by 2019.
Some of the key features of the M.A.P. are to engage with new generations– both young (through the Baby & Toddler Group and activities with school) and old (by exploring dementia-friendly approaches to worship). Whilst it is key that we welcome younger people into the church and make the most of contact opportunities such as baptisms, we are also aware of people who may have slipped away from regular worship because of age or ill-health. By 2018 we aim to have further developed our small pastoral team who engage with the wider community and provide visits and extended communion to those no longer able to attend services in church, but who wish to receive ministry at home.
Prayer has a strong focus within the parish. We have a team of intercessors who lead the congregation in prayer at the main Sunday service, as well as a small but active group who meet to pray weekly. Our last Lent course focused on prayer in all its forms, from public intercession to deepening our individual prayer lives and prayer will remain central to our Mission Action Plan.
We have also discussed ways in which to “discover the heart of God” and have considered pilgrimage, retreats and quiet days. We have no firm plans for these activities as yet, but they are in our vision for the future.
We acknowledge that as a parish we have a steady number of people attending worship each week and that these numbers are boosted by our baptisms. It is important that we capitalise on these events and part of our M.A.P. is to explore how we can build on occasional offices and so extend the reach of the church into the wider community.
We are an outward-looking congregation and many of us like to explore new opportunities to enliven our worship and engage with the wider parish. We are also exploring ways to expand our profile by the inclusion of Church events on the village and parish council websites and the use of social media such as Facebook. We acknowledge that in a changing world we need to be visible in new ways
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WELCOME to HILDERSTONE
HILDERSTONE: Our Mission Action Plan
In the process of assembling the information for this profile, the PCC sought the views of parishioners in respect of how they thought Christ Church's mission could develop in the future. From feedback received these were the key points:-
Bring the facilities at Christ Church into the twenty-first century in order to expand the range of activities to the wider community.
Review services and consider fresh approaches.
Explore opportunities to include a wider range of music in services.
Increase the participation of the congregation in services through intercessions/ readings.
Look at ways of communicating PCC information to the congregations and encourage proactive support and valuable feedback.
Establish a maintenance programme for the church fabric.
Continue the Open Church policy from April to September.
Identify two charities a year to support through fund raising.
Look for opportunities to engage with the wider community in participating in joint events.
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Combined Financial Statistics
Fulford
* The CCLA fund can be split into 3 funds, capital, repair and income fund. £19,189 is restricted, as too is the income generated from these funds and may only be used for 'keeping the churchyards and the Church in good order
and repair'.
Hilderstone
The PARISH SHARE has been successfully paid in full over the past three years, following a renegotiated special assessment.
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