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The Fabric Committee aims to make our church building a
welcoming and safe environment for our regular congregation and visitors.
The recommendations outlined in the quinquennial report are actively worked
upon, the major task recently being repair work to all the windows. The
lightning strike on the spire in January 2004, and the subsequent fire and
loss of the bells is a current major focus of attention and the restoration
is actively underway, working closely with the insurance company. |
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The Social Committee exists to promote the social
activities and fellowship within the parish and is non-profit
making. Activities are detailed in the Social
section. |
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In 2003 the Mission & Outreach Committee supported the
fund raising efforts on behalf of Yeldall Christian Centres, and Feed the
Children. Funds were also raised for the Lower Sindh Project in Pakistan. In
2004 Mercy Ships and the Sudan Appeal have been supported. The Committee has
been considering the output from a recent Vision Day at which all members of
the parish were invited to offer views and discuss how to take our church
forward over the next five to seven years. |
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The Fundraising Committee concentrates on raising funds for
the repair and upkeep of the fabric of the church. Different avenues have
been successfully explored including: approaching various bodies such as the
Wokingham Society, the Town Council, and The Historic Preservation Trust;
selling flower bulbs and Christmas cards of the church; encouraging
sponsorship and running the annual Parish Bazaar. |
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The Youth and Children committee has been updating the
Parish Children and Young People's Policy in line with changes to the
Diocesan Guidelines. This includes ensuring anyone involved in working with
children has obtained a Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) disclosure. |