ALL SAINTS CHURCH, HARTFORD. AGENDA FOR THE ANNUAL PARISH MEETING TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY 25 TH APRIL, 2023 IN THE CHURCH ROOM At 7P.M. 1. Prayers. 2. Apologies for absence. 3. Approval of Minutes of meeting held on 26 th April, 2022. 4. Election of 2 Church Wardens. 5. Close of meeting. ALL SAINTS CHURCH, HARTFORD. AGENDA FOR THE ANNUAL PAROCHIAL CHURCH MEETING TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY 25 TH APRIL 2023 IN THE CHURCH ROOM AT 7p.m. 1. Approval of the minutes of the APCM held on 26 th April 2022 2. Matters Arising 3. Report on changes to the Electoral Roll. 4. Presentation of Accounts and Annual Report for 2022. 5. Motion to accept Accounts and Annual Report for 2022. 6. Churchwardens Annual Fabric Report. 7. Deanery Synod Report. 8. Election and Co-option of P.C.C. members and Deanery Synod representatives. 9. Appointment of Independent Examiner. 10. Any other Business 11. Chairs vote of thanks. 12. Date of next Annual Parochial Church Meeting. ALL SAINTS CHURCH, HARTFORD MINUTES OF THE ANNUAL PAROCHIAL CHURCH MEETING HELD ON 26 TH APRIL, 2022 IN THE CHURCH ROOM AT 7PM. Present: Revd Geoff Boucher, Helen Dowzall, Pam Fearon, Paul Fearon, Janet Boston, Mary Adlam, Sue Craven, Elaine Levitt, James Dalgleish, Dorothy Raggett, Kathryn Barrett, Glenys Colbert, Derek Colbert, Carol King, Peter King, Pam Clark, Lesley Grant, Tony Humes, Jean Baker, Revd Clifford Owen, Daphne Pitt, Mike Pitt, Revd Sam Perez. 1. Apologies for absence were received from: Colin Jones, Janet Jones, Lynn Wright, Amanda Smith, Avis Owen, Revd. Michael Diamond, Sylvia Diamond, Sam Allam, Revd Catherine Wright. 2. The minutes of the A.P.C.M. held on 20 th April, 2021 were approved. 3. There were no matters arising from these minutes. 4. Helen Dowzall Reported to the meeting that the number on the Electoral Roll had changed. There were three names added and one removed. The total number being 82 of which 44 were resident and 38 non- residents. 5. The Accounts and Annual Report had been made available prior to the meeting. Paul gave a brief explanation on the accounts, from which there were no questions. Derek Colbert, on behalf of the meeting, expressed thanks to Paul for the much-appreciated job he does as Treasurer in supplying all the information needed and setting out so clearly the figures. He also thanked Pam for the hard work she does as PCC Secretary. 6. The motion to accept the Accounts and Annual Report for 2021 was passed. Proposed by Sue Craven and seconded by Helen Dowzall. 7. Sue Craven felt she had nothing further to add to the Churchwarden’s Fabric Report. Sue took the opportunity to thank all those people who help in so many ways to make the running of our Church enjoyable. There are so many people who come and do jobs without most of us knowing and this is greatly appreciated. Thank You. The Quinquennial Inspection will be taking place in May from which a report will be made suggesting works that need to be considered. 8. Elaine Levitt reported to the meeting that as a Church we were in a good position regarding the Deanery Development Plan. The away days had given us the opportunity to set out areas which we felt needed care. Elaine expressed the thought that we should have mutual support for parish life around us. 9. There had been one application to join the PCC, this being from Tony Hume. The meeting was delighted to welcome Tony to the PCC. Proposed by Pam Fearon seconded by Helen Dowzall. 10. David Ebdale has expressed his willingness to continue as our Independent Examiner. A unanimous vote of agreement was passed. 11. There was no further business to discuss. 12. Geoff expressed his thanks to all who commit with such energy to the Church. There is great energy, joy and care for each other. The Easter Services were well attended and enjoyed by many. Thank you also to Catherine for her help and support which is so greatly appreciated. Sue Craven responded to Geoff saying Thank You for always being there for us, guiding us along the way and giving us inspiration to face challenges. The date for the 2023 Annual Parochial Meeting is 25 th April, in the Church Room at 7pm. ALL SAINTS CHURCH, HARTFORD MINUTES OF THE ANNUAL PARISH MEETING HELD ON 26 TH APRIL, 2022 IN THE CHURCH ROOM AT 7PM. Present: Revd Geoff Boucher, Helen Dowzall, Pam Fearon, Paul Fearon, Janet Boston, Mary Adlam, Sue Craven, Elaine Levitt, James Dalgleish, Dorothy Raggett, Kathryn Barrett, Glenys Colbert, Derek Colbert, Carol King, Peter King, Pam Clark, Lesley Grant, Tony Humes, Jean Baker, Revd Clifford Owen, Daphne Pitt, Mike Pitt, Revd Sam Perez. The meeting opened with a reading and prayers. 1. Apologies for absence were received from: Colin Jones, Janet Jones, Lynn Wright, Amanda Smith, Avis Owen, Revd. Michael Diamond, Sylvia Diamond, Sam Allam, Revd Catherine Wright. 2. The minutes of the meeting held on 20 th April, 2021 were approved. 3. Election of two Churchwardens. Two nominations had been received for the positions of Churchwardens. Sue Craven and Paul Fearon. Both were unanimously elected. Sue Craven – Proposed by Maureen Edgar and seconded by Glenys Colbert. Paul Fearon – Proposed by Derek Colbert and seconded by Elaine Levitt. 4. The following resolution was unanimously passed to enable a Churchwarden to carry on after six years of service. “The maximum period of six years that a churchwarden can serve will not apply to the Parish of All Saints Hartford.” The meeting closed at 7.10pm.