Snippets from the PCC Meeting – 20th May 2025
Among the matters discussed at the PCC meeting on 20th May were:
Links with school
One of the priorities which the PCC identified in February was to build on the links we have with local schools. We are aware that some families struggle financially and to try to help we are setting up an arrangement whereby parents of pupils at St Chad’s School who are on free school meals will be assisted in purchasing school uniforms.
We realise that this is not a perfect solution to the problems which many families face but it is a start and it may be that it can be developed and extended in due course.
Children in church
We welcome children of all ages to come to services in church. Sometimes young children who come to church may want something to keep them occupied so we are putting together kids’ activity packs which will be available for children to use and take away.
We are also going to have a box of toys available again.
New Vicar
We are looking forward to the Rev Merry Smith joining us as our Vicar in August.
In preparation for her move with her husband and daughter, the vicarage is being decorated and some of the fittings are being replaced.
While some of the cost is being borne by the diocese, as it owns the house, the PCC is also making a significant contribution.
The service at which she will be installed as Vicar of Pattingham and Patshull will be on Sunday, August 10 at 4 pm at which will the Bishop of Wolverhampton will preside. We hope as many people as possible will come to welcome Merry and her family.
PCC members
The members of the PCC are: Philip Sims (Chairman), Tony Ainsworth, lain Coleman, Milly Colin-Stokes, Geoffrey Dann, Barbara Dias, Henry lbberson, Steve Jones, Clive Pendrell, Alan Smith, Dorothy Steel, Graham Tritton and Tracey Williams.