Parish Profile. Please write in black ink. I. Parish Information

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1 Parish Profile This form is designed to give an overview of a parish to be used in a vacancy for the appointment of a new parish priest. It will be accepted as the "statement describing the conditions, needs and traditions of the parish" required by the Patronage (Benefices) Measure Additional information may be given by way of printed documents or written submissions. Please write in black ink I. Parish Information 1(a) Name of parish to which this information relates: Scissett Name(s) of parish church(es): 2. Name(s) of other C of E church(es)/centres for public worship in the parish: St. Augustine s Church, Busker Lane, Scissett HD8 9JU None 3. Cluster or group of parishes within which you work informally: 4. Deanery: 5. Population: The 2011 census information gives the following figures. Please indicate how this might have changed since then. Kirkburton 1200 The population has grown due to new Housing Developments 1

2 6(a) Number on Electoral Roll: 18 Date of APCM when this number was declared: 3rd April, Attendance at worship in each church Please provide details of average attendance at Sunday and weekday services Church/Service Time No. of communicants Adult attendance Under 16 Parish Communion 11 am none Mid-week communion 9.15am 6 approx 6 none 8. Occasional offices Number for last 12 months in each church Church Baptisms Confirmees Weddings Funerals in church Funerals taken by clergy not in church St Augustine s Communications Names, Addresses & Telephone Numbers for each church Church Clergy Readers Lay staff eg Youth worker, Administrator St Augustine s Kate Currie Assistant Curate 158 Blacker Lane, Netherton, Wakefield WF4 4EZ Patrick Robertshaw PCC Secretary 29 Cuttlehurst, Scissett, HD8 9LF Churchwardens Vacant 2

3 II. 1(a) Parish/Community Information Briefly describe the population mix of this parish in terms of its employment, cultural, ethnic, age and housing mix. Are there any special social problems (eg high unemployment)? Mainly British 2% Minority Ethnic Population predominantly White British. 99% have English as their main language. 98% were born in the UK Self employment is high. Unemployment is low with 93% reported to be in employment Not really. The majority of the population is in employment 2. Please list for each Local Schools: Youth centres: Scissett CE Academy Scissett Middle School Joseph Norton Academy Hospitals: Nursing/elderly persons' homes: Huddersfield Royal Infirmary Barnsley General Hospital Pinderfields Wakefield Aden House & Aden Lodge Clayton West Places of worship of other faiths Local Businesses: Various small to medium businesses ranging from IT to Steel fabricators, Swimming baths and fitness centres Neighbourhood initiatives: Men s Sheds in Scissett Associations eg tourist group: The Yorkshire sculpture park & Cannon Hall and farm are a short drive away Describe any civic responsibilities which the clergy have: N/A 3

4 III. Church Information 1(a) Please give details for each church What percentage of the congregation lives outside the parish? 50% Describe the mix of the congregation in terms of age, employment, cultural, ethnicity, age and gender. Older, retired, white caucasian of both sexes 2(a) How would you describe the churchmanship tradition of each church and give details of robes and vestments worn by officiants? Middle of the road Anglican with Anglo Catholic elements. Officiants usually wear Alb & Stole What is the regular average weekly giving of those 16 years & over and what proportion of the giving is gift aided? [95%] (c) When did you last have a stewardship campaign? More than three years ago 3. How does your Church supplement its direct giving in order to meets its financial needs? Net income of 9600 per annum from our Charity shop 4(a) What amount of working expenses were paid to the clergy in the last financial year? for incumbent and assistant curate in training Were these met in full? Yes (c) Is there an annual discussion about level of expenses as part of the PCC s budgeting process? Financial statement issued at each P.C.C meeting and discussed. 4

5 5(a) What amount of Share has (a) been requested; and been paid from the parish in: last year? current year? next year? Will this year s be met? Yes ,339 paid in full ,555 paid in full ,438 (capped by Diocese) 6(a) Is there any capital project in hand at the moment? Repair of the tower as recommended in Quinquennial inspection in 2016 is arranged in summer 2017 Please give brief details with costs and state how they are to be met. 16,000 from Renewal funds that have already been raised 7. Please attach a copy of the last PCC accounts accounts 8(a) What is the general state of repair of: the Church(es) - please list Generally good but due to the age of the church maintenance tends to be ongoing. Please give details of major maintenance needed following the last quinquennial. Items under priority A urgent needing immediate attention:- Undertake structural repointing to the parapet walls of the tower and make good. Undertaking stitching of cracking and structural repointing to the high level areas of the tower primarily above the lancet window positions on each elevation. Provide security measures around the oil tank. All been dealt with at present. 5

6 IV. 1(a) Outreach and Mission What are the regular mission and outreach activities of the parish? What are you doing to help people find out about Jesus? Facebook Link. Churches together Easter & Christmas Cards. Notice board. Website ( Monthly Notice sheet. Holiday Club Alpha course; Pilgrim course, Churches together Lent courses. Introduction of Messy Church. (c) What are you doing to help grow people in discipleship? Nurture & encouragement to all members (d) What are you doing to grow people in leadership? LYCIG (Leading your Church into Growth) conference attended in November 2016 by one member of the laity & the curate. 2(a) Please give details of the support of the Church overseas: N/A How much is given annually? N/A 3(a) Give details of the support for home missions and charities: How much is given annually? Welcome Centre- Huddersfield Barnsley Women s Refuge Foundation for Reconciliation- Andrew White 3(c) Does the parish have an overseas link? No (d) If so, please state where/who? 4(a) Is there an organised system of outreach and welcome to new families? Cradle Roll If so, please describe: Messy Church follow up and visiting Baptism follow up 6

7 5. What part does the church play in community care? November Remembrance Day Service. Aden House & Lodge communion service 3 times a year 6(a) Are there any Lay Eucharistic Assistants who take communion to the sick? NO If so, who are they? 7. What work does the church undertake with young people, other than in church based organisations (eg open youth work)? N/A V. Ecumenical Relations 1(a) State involvement in local Council of Churches: Church's together, in High Hoyland, Scissett & Clayton West. 3 Clergy minister lunches per year. Clergy attend monthly Deanery Chapter meetings. Is there a formal covenant with any other denomination? Yes with Clayton West Methodist Church and the United Reformed Church at Clayton West. 2. What informal ecumenical contacts are there? Holiday Club. 5th Sunday services. Christian Aid Collections Delivery of Christmas & Easter Cards 7

8 VI. Church Education and Social Provision 1(a) Name of Church School(s) if applicable: Scissett C E Academy Aided? Controlled? Foundation? Aided (c) Number of pupils on roll (approx)? 185 (d) If aided, does the PCC support the school? Yes. (Not got any representation on the Governing Body however the church has close links with the school, assemblies and school events) VII. Lay Education and Participation 1. What education and training work takes place in the Church for the following (give approx numbers): Children Messy Church (10) & Hillside Nursery (20) Christingle Service & Leavers assembly Young People Adults Lent Courses (2) Alpha (2) Pilgrim (1) 2(a) Give details of house/prayer groups: Prayer Chain. Are the leaders clergy or lay? Clergy 3(a) How do you rate the strength of lay leadership? A Friends steering Group has evolved over the last 3 years. Members from this group are now involved in leadership roles within Messy church & the PCC. To what do you credit this strength, or lack of it? 4. List areas of Church life which you consider in need of development: The theft of lead from the church roof in 2014 prompted a public meeting to discuss the future of the Church and Friends developed form the desire to see the church remain open. Messy Church Plenty of various opportunities- building work- faculty applications. Spiritual. Enquirers Course. Links with Church School/Academy and 8

9 Hillside Nursery Numerical & spiritual growth. VIII. Additional Information Please add here, or on another sheet, anything else which you would like the Patron and the Bishop to know about the conditions, needs and traditions of the parish. The grave yard is closed and is maintained by Kirklees Council. There is a small area designated for the burial of cremated remains. The church would like to encourage the community to use the building more and to bring it back to the heart of the community. This was brought about in 2014, when the church had a devastating theft of lead from the roof. Damage to both the inside and outside of the church, resulted in it being temporarily closed. In the darkest times there were talks that the church may never re-open as raising such a substantial amount of money seemed impossible, but as they say every cloud has a silver lining and this led to the formation of the Friends of St. Augustine s Group, which set out to raise funds to repair and re-open the church. With the dedication of the congregation, the community and the Friends of St Augustine s to raise the roof the goal was achieved through many fundraising events, and a large grant from the Listed Places of Worship. In September 2016 there was a celebration weekend, which included a coffee morning, an evening concert featuring The Yorkshire Philharmonic Chamber Choir, and two youth music groups from Shelley Musica, and a service of Thanksgiving and Dedication, with Rt Revd Jonathan Gibbs, Bishop of Huddersfield. The Friends Group is still active organising events to bring the villagers into church. We have now set up a Messy Church which was the brain child of the Curate Kate Currie. This is steadily growing and has received positive feedback from the community. 9

10 IX. The New Priest List the qualities and skills you would like to see in the new priest. Also think about the main areas of mission that you would like the new priest to prioritise in their ministry. At the present time, the two parishes of Scissett and Clayton West with High Hoyland would seem to be disparate in terms of the size of the congregation, the number of laity working for each church and the innovative ways in which we reach out to our respective communities. Nevertheless both parishes wish to engage with a new incumbent with the following skills and qualities and who has energy and empathy to work in our communities to help us grow. WORSHIP: A visionary someone who can look at existing practices and opportunities for improvement Maintain a strong music tradition within all worship scenarios and connect with both contemporary and traditional styles of worship Has the ability to be a spiritual guide to people of all ages COMMUNICATOR: Able to support the teaching of children and young families in a way that benefits current congregation members and encourages other families in the village to attend A person who has a desire to serve others and make a difference to other people s lives LEADER: A person who : is willing to delegate whilst providing support is ready to be involved and support sub-groups within the church and address the challenges of developing and growing a church community within the 21 st century has a flexible approach whilst appreciating the rules and regulations of the Church of England, yet can also argue for flexibility when appropriate has a positive outlook and a sense of humour, possessing a keen sense of empathy has energy in abundance for this challenging role OUTREACH: Someone who: is friendly and communicative to all giving feedback and encouragement for the contribution made by the many laity whose involvement ensures that the parishes remains viable and alive will work with a pastoral team and empower them to represent the church within the parish and as well as maintaining a personal presence within the villages recognises the value of the church building being used for community activities and is prepared to consider further development of the building will continue to work with the schools in the two villages is mindful that the population within the two villages of the joint benefice are growing will continue strong Ecumenical relationships Members of the PCCs of the Joint Benefice would like to thank all who take the time to consider this post. 10

11 This form, duly completed, should be sent to: The Administrator for the Designated Officer Deborah Thorley Diocese of Leeds, Church House York Place, Leeds, LS1 2EX She will circulate copies to the Patron, Bishop, Archdeacon the Area Dean and Lay Chair of the Deanery Synod Please keep copies of this form and ensure that all PCC members have a signed copy. 11