Christ Church with St Mary s. Stewardship Campaign 2017

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1 Christ Church with St Mary s Stewardship Campaign

2 Thank you On behalf of Christ Church with St Mary s PCC we thank you for your contributions not just of money, but of time and talents too. We have reason to be grateful at Christ Church with St Mary s, not only because of the generosity of the present generation, but also because of the generosity of previous generations. This is shown by the material wealth left to us in generous legacies. 2

3 Introduction Explain the financial Circumstances of Christ Church with St Mary s Highlight the budgetary Challenge facing the PCC Describe (very briefly) the Biblical Context of our giving Invite each of us to consider prayerfully what Commitment and Choices we might make in response 3

4 Spire Project Total Expenditure - 370,000 Source of funds Skyline Appeal Fundraising events and legacies. (Nov Nov 2011). 219,000 Balance from PCC reserves 151, ,000 4

5 Community Centre 2013 Total Expenditure- 750,000 Source of funds Swindon Borough Council - Section ,000 Other Grants 60,000 Sale of Devizes Rd Church Hall 460,000 and other PCC reserves Total 750,000 5

6 Re-ordering of Christ Church 2017 Costs of main elements Floor Lighting, Screen and Projector Heating System 45, ,000 85,000 North Transept Oak Storage Screen 5,000 Chairs Stonemasons Other- Fees/Architect/Electrical work etc 35,000 6,000 29,000 Total Expenditure 340,000 6

7 Re-ordering of Christ Church 2017 Funds from The Pamela Gilbert Legacy (her father was a former vicar Canon John Gilbert) Other funds (partly recent legacies) Friends of Christ Church VAT reclaim for applicable projects on churches Donations /sales of pews and chairs 240,000 47,000 18,000 30,000 5,000 Total 340,000 Christ Church is asset-rich now with excellent facilities. We have been blessed by substantial windfalls (legacies, grants, property sales) that have enabled us to carry out these major buildings projects to ensure Christ Church can fulfil its role in the Gospel and within the local community. 7

8 Standing orders incl Gift Aid Envelopes, open plate, donations and appeals Review of income (Budget) 81,000 85,000 83,000 79,000 80,000 39,000 45,000 33,000 31,000 23,000 Total giving 120, , , , ,000 Other sources (properties, fees, car park, fund raising etc.) 74,000 85,000 88,000 70,000 70,000 TOTAL 194, , , , ,000 8

9 Planned Giving Our reliance on a small number of givers givers 32, givers 47,238 9

10 Church running costs Review of expenditure (Budget) 95,000 77,000 67,000 66,000 71, (Budget not yet set) Parish Share 110, , , , , ,000 (Diocesan suggestion) Totals 205, , , , ,500 Parish Share as % total expenditure 54% 63% 65% 65% 64% Mission giving 7,500 5,000 6,500 4,500 10

11 1. What is Parish Share? Parish Share is our financial contribution to Bristol Diocese: It is the main way that ministry is funded. Growing the Kingdom of God and making Jesus known. Clergy stipends, pastoral support, housing Training, including for children's and young peoples ministry Education Christian ethos. This year Bristol Diocese Academies Trust is building the first Anglican Secondary School in Swindon The Deanery in Wichelstowe.

12 2. Parish Share: how much should we pay? St Paul s teaching in the New Testament (2 Corinthians 8 and 9): We each give all that we can, so that we can all receive what we need. As a large (relative to others) well-endowed parish, we should give: generously, graciously and equitably Our Parish Share should be: appropriate: proportionately more than others affordable: as part of a balanced annual budget sustainable: affordable in future years But the Diocese suggests we pay a level of Parish Share in that we are unlikely to be able to afford.

13 In response Paul teaches (2 Corinthians 8-9) that Christians should give of their time, talents and resources Sacrificially (8. 1-2) Generously (8. 3-7) Gratefully (8.8-9) Fully ( ) Compassionately ( ) Carefully ( ) Actually (9. 1-5) Freely (9. 6-7) Confidently ( ) Purposefully ( ) 13

14 Summary Financial circumstances of Christ Church with St Mary s: asset-rich, but regular income is precarious Budgetary challenge for the PCC: balancing expenditure and income to reconcile our own needs with our responsibility to the diocese Biblical context of our giving: giving is born of grace and is our response to God s own gift to us in Jesus. Individual commitment to Christ: how might each of us respond personally? Stewardship is about choices: choices for the PPC and choices for us individually about how we use our resources. 14

15 Let us join together in prayer- Loving Father, You have made us your people, richly provided us with good gifts, and called us to live for you; may gratitude be in our hearts, may generosity be in our hands; may justice and righteousness guide our feet; and may the life of your Kingdom and the joy of Heaven be found among us. Amen 15

16 In response Paul teaches (2 Corinthians 8-9) that Christians should give of their time, talents and resources Sacrificially (8. 1-2) Generously (8. 3-7) Gratefully (8.8-9) Fully ( ) Compassionately ( ) Carefully ( ) Actually (9. 1-5) Freely (9. 6-7) Confidently ( ) Purposefully ( ) 16

17 Budget process Draft budget proposed by Finance and Governance during September balancing expenditure and income to reconcile our own needs with our responsibility to the diocese. Recent Diocesan appointment of Resources Adviser Clare Fussell, extensive knowledge and helpful advice, seminars. Draft budget reviewed by PCC in October. Christ Church with St Mary s commit to Parish Share contribution by 31 October. 17

18 Stewardship Packs For all on the Electoral Roll contains four items: Simon s letter Bishop Mike s farewell letter Put simply, parishes need more financial resources and to give more of them to Parish Share to invest in the ministry we need Summary of this PowerPoint presentation Bank details for standing orders On website, or Parish Office. Please collect your envelope at the back of the church. 18

19 Coming soon The Parish Giving Scheme is shortly to be launched. Nationwide scheme, administered by Diocese on behalf of the parishes, but all income comes directly to us. More efficient, reduced administration. Plan to try on a trial basis, and we will shortly be making the details known. 19

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