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: Clayton West with High Hoyland Name of parish church: 2. Name(s) of other C of E church(es)/centres for public worship in the parish: All Saints Church, Church Lane, Clayton West. HD8 9LY 3. Cluster or group of parishes within which you work informally: Upper Dearne Valley Five Parishes 4. Deanery: Kirkburton 5. Population: The 2011 census information gives the following figures. Please indicate how this might have changed since then with 64% Christian There are small pockets of housing development which may affect this figure going forward. 1

2 6(a) Number on Electoral Roll: 66 Date of APCM when this number was declared: March Attendance at worship in each church Please provide details of average attendance at Sunday and weekday services Church/Service Time No. of Adult Under 16 communicants attendance Parish Communion 4 th Sunday each month 8.00am 6 6 N/A Parish Communion 9.15am Monday morning prayer 9.00am N/A 3 N/A Mid-week communion 9.15am 8 8 N/A 8. Occasional offices Number for last 12 months in church Church Baptisms Confirmees Weddings Funerals in church All Saints Funerals taken by clergy not in church 9. Communications Names, Addresses & Telephone Numbers for each church Church Clergy Readers Lay staff eg Youth worker, Administrator All Saints Church Kate Currie (Assistant Curate in Training) N/A Sean Fisher (Secretary) 28 Bilham Road, Clayton West HD8 9PA Churchwardens Gillian Hamer 282 Wakefield Road, Denby Dale. HD8 8SS Dolly Bywater 56 The Royds Clayton West HD8 9PL

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. White British 97% Multiple ethnicity 3% White/ Black Caribbean} Indian} African} <1% Other white} Irish} Family Households 72% One person households 23% Other households 5% Employment- 57% hrs 19% - part time hrs 17% - fulltime 49+ hours 15% - part time 15 hrs or less Are there any special social problems (eg high unemployment)? 2. Please list for each Local Schools: Youth centres: Lone parent households % of working age persons with no qualifications There is an awareness that social change is happening within the villages individuals unable to cope / safe housing more details as time progresses Kaye s First School (4-9 yrs) Scissett C.E. Academy the lead in Learning Accord Multi Academy Trust (4 9yrs) Scissett Middle School part of The MAST Academy (10 13yrs) Shelley High School (Academy) yrs No Youth centres Hospitals: Barnsley 9miles, Wakefield 10 miles, Huddersfield miles Nursing/elderly persons' homes: Aden House, Aden Lodge with Dementia care Places of worship of other faiths United Reformed Church Chapel Hill Methodist Church Wakefield Road Local Businesses: Neighbourhood initiatives: Associations eg tourist group: Describe any civic responsibilities which the clergy have: 3 Arable and dairy farming;1 funeral director; 4 small joinery businesses, small builders businesses; local store in the centre of the village; 3 hairdressers; 1 beauty salon; Phoenox textiles (Hug Rugs); 1 fuel garage with Post Office, 3 automobile engineers, 1 car wash, 1 haulage vehicle repair workshop,1 tyre supplier, I PVC windows and doors manufacturer; Adare print / electronic communications; generator manufacture; boardsports design; sheet metal workers/powder coaters; kitchen design; bathroom design; rail components; sound and light concepts; Wesco aircraft Europe ltd.; coal merchant. Made in Clayton West a group pulling together the strengths, interests and talents in the community. Kirklees Light Railway The Yorkshire Sculpture Park is within walking distance N/A

4 III. 1(a) Church Information Please give details for each church What percentage of the congregation lives outside the parish? 20% Describe the mix of the congregation in terms of age, employment, cultural, ethnicity, age and gender. 2(a) How would you describe the churchmanship tradition of the church and give details of robes and vestments worn by officiants? Few regular attendees between the ages of yrs 50+ are the majority in age range some retired having worked in a range of employment from services to management; both Science and the Arts. The majority are White / British - Female 80%/ Male 20% Middle of the road Anglican with some Anglo- Catholic elements. At communion services the celebrant usually wears an alb, chasuble and stole. Depending on the type of alb worn by the celebrant an amice may also be worn. The chalice assistant normally wears an amice and alb. In addition, there are 3 copes available. What is the regular average weekly giving of those 16 years & over and what proportion of the giving is gift aided? All Saints church has chasubles, stoles, and amices in green, red, purple, and white (two sets of each.) These colours also match with burse and veil sets for the chalice and paten. 385 is the average. Proportion Gift Aided is 77.5% (c) When did you last have a stewardship campaign? ; year 1 giving, year 2 talents, year 3 resources... a three year cycle. 3. How does your Church supplement its direct giving in order to meets its financial needs? 4(a) What amount of working expenses were paid to the clergy in the last financial year? HMRC gift aid claimed, also GASDS monies bimonthly. Coffee morning monies are restricted for our building insurance. Craft fairs, concerts, treasure hunt, auction, hire of the building, murder mystery, wine tasting. Full time priest 439 Curate 934 Were these met in full? Both met in full (c) Is there an annual discussion about level of expenses as part of the PCC s budgeting process? YES usually in January 4

5 5(a) What amount of Share has (a) been requested; and been paid from the parish in: last year? current year? 5 Share requested Share Paid next year? Will this year s be met? We will be losing % GA = 2250 with other possible losses in 2017; paying the whole of the share may be more challenging. 6(a) Is there any capital project in hand at the moment? Please give brief details with costs and state how they are to be met. 7. Please attach a copy of the last PCC accounts. 8(a) What is the general state of repair of: the Church - please list Please give details of major maintenance needed following the last quinquennial. We have additional responsibility for a churchyard 1 ½ miles away in the village of High Hoyland a different local council and a different episcopal area; working parties (maybe 6 persons) work up there on the fourth Sunday afternoon during April to Oct /Nov to maintain a semblance of order. Its ancient trees are a drain on our finances if fallen / cracked limbs are found. The paths will need re-laying in the near future. Visitors to the churchyard are often there, some looking for family connections, some tidying graves; many graves are untended now covered in carpet and bark chippings; there is a footpath to its north west side. We are looking towards inspection of the spire and the roof with Stage 1 being the hire of a MEWP (Mobile Elevated working Platform) during July 2017 Stage costs to be funded from Garfield Weston Foundation monies / Yorkshire Historic Churches trust and Allchurches Trust Ltd., supplemented with our fundraising. Stage 2 - Dependent upon the findings and the worst possible scenario costs could be in excess of 150K. Applications to Heritage Lottery Fund, National Churches Trust and our fundraising activities - amongst which is a talents initiative ++ will then be our means of covering the costs. Published in March 2017 Internally the space is much improved, more flexible and admired by our architect and visitors. The vestry is to insulate and storage space to improve some monies from local grants are earmarked for this. The basement boiler room is to improve with a possible sump linked to the nearby sewer to drain water from the outdoor well which floods into the room during heavy rain. Replacement of household plastic guttering to the South Chancel with powder coated aluminium guttering and fall pipes of greater width. The state of the roof and its crumbling tiles are causing concern; our spire is at the top of the list is the wooden structure safe do we need to replace or just repaint? Do we re-cover the taller parts of the spire; with what materials do we replace the flapping banding around its base? A check is needed of the bell chamber (housed in the spire) and the flooring; the bell needs a rope replacement in order that it can be rung for worship. Ultimately all household width plastic guttering should be replaced with powder coated aluminium of greater width and likewise the south facing iron guttering and fall pipes to eradicate the need for future painting.

6 IV. 1(a) (c) 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? What are you doing to help grow people in discipleship? Prayer zones throughout the village; prayer chain; facebook link for events; Easter and Christmas cards delivered to all households throughout the parish; links to Made in Clayton West at various times during the year; notice board outside church, website, parish magazine; Christian Aid; Holiday club for children in school years 2 to 5 multi denominational and held at the Methodist Church. Courses Emmaus, Pilgrim bks 1 +2, Alpha and Lent courses; confirmation class; visiting speakers to fourth Sunday services relating their experiences with Jesus in their lives / work. Encouraging and recognising people s activities in church and their taking on of responsibilities. (d) 2(a) What are you doing to grow people in leadership? Please give details of the support of the Church overseas: How much is given annually? 3(a) Give details of the support for home missions and charities: How much is given annually? 295 in (c) Does the parish have an overseas link? Yes Providing an opportunity for Reader training. Providing support for the attendance of one member of the laity at the Diocesan conference LYCiG (Leading Your Church into Growth) with our curate. Masara a village / township in the Rorya district of Tanzania. Supporting a child from Guatemala through Compassion Leprosy Mission Embrace the Middle East Emmaus F.R.R.A.M. (Baghdad) Samaritan s Purse We hope to reach 5% of our available income annually; in 2016 the amount raised was 892. We also supported Fairtrade through sales of goods and Samaritan s Purse at Christmas-26 boxes being forwarded to the organisation. Churches Together Holiday clubs with gifts in kind. Children s Society Forget me not Trust (d) If so, please state where/who? Masara Diocesan link is Jenette Lee / Stephen Spencer / Peter Oyoo Compassion - Parish Link is Joy Lane 4(a) Is there an organised system of outreach and welcome to new families? 6 Yes A welcome pack is used throughout the village in all churches giving details of churches, services and personnel.

7 If so, please describe: 5. What part does the church play in community care? Baptismal visits with a follow through on our cradle roll; personal invitations to family services Christmas Eve / Harvest / Candlemas and Mothering Sunday are issued Visits to individuals in the care homes; visits to administer communion to those who wish to receive(a cycle of monthly visits from Churches Together ministers); Memorial Service in May; Remembrance Service in November; Bereavement Support Personal invitations to the bereaved / newly married/ newly baptised to attend major services. Village Luncheon Club at the Darby and Joan Hall volunteers run this and the preparation of the food / transport. Members of Years 6 8 from Scissett Middle School are encouraged to join Kidz Club at the Methodist Church held on a fortnightly basis in the evening. 6(a) Are there any Lay Eucharistic Assistants who take communion to the sick? Not at present but there is a willingness to do so. 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 as yet. V. Ecumenical Relations 1(a) State involvement in local Council of Churches: Is there a formal covenant with any other denomination? 2. What informal ecumenical contacts are there? Churches Together in High Hoyland, Scissett & Clayton West group. There are 3 Clergy/Ministers lunch meetings per year plus 3 group meetings with ministers/ clergy & church reps There is a Declaration of intent between the Methodist, URC, Scissett St. Augustine s and All Saints Church, Clayton West as Churches Together in High Hoyland, Scissett and Clayton West. Involvement with Churches Together Holiday Club & 5th Sunday services. Christian Aid collection & the delivery of Christmas/ Easter cards are organised by designated members from all four churches. Messy Church at venues outside the village. 7

8 VI. Church Education and Social Provision 1(a) Name of Church School(s) if applicable: Scissett C.E. Academy - lead school in the Learning Accord Multi Academy Trust converted March 1 st Aided? Aided (this description now removed) Controlled? Foundation? (c) Number of pupils on roll (approx)? 185 (d) If aided, does the PCC support the school? 3 members from All Saints PCC are Diocesan foundation governors at the school; 2 parishioners on the governing body are from All Saints, Clayton West; 1 parent from Clayton West /All Saints is also a foundation governor. VII. Lay Education and Participation 1. What education and training work takes place in the Church for the following (give approx numbers): Children Young People Adults 2(a) Give details of house/prayer groups: Prayer chain 8 children on average on a Sunday morning enjoy Bible stories and/ or craft activities linked to the readings / theme. 1 newly confirmed female (age 12 years) a member of the choir. Lent group/pilgrim course pts 1 + 2/Alpha course / Emmaus course Quiet days at the Community of the Resurrection Mirfield. Are the leaders clergy or lay? Clergy 3(a) How do you rate the strength of lay leadership? Strong we have a Core Group which plays a major part in determining the themes of the fourth Sunday services / prayer leadership / charity nomination and have developed service sheets. Lay people lead / speak /participate in services. To what do you credit this strength, or lack of it? 4. List areas of Church life which you consider in need of development: 8 The original training of a group of people in the Wakefield Ministry Scheme has enabled the development of the core group over 12 years. Merging of children and youths into the life of the church. Pastoral visiting Lay Bereavement Support Messy Church for the whole congregation once per quarter

9 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. Needs of the Parish: A priest who is comfortable being visibly active within the community in addition to a Diocesan role. Support in outreach by other bodies would be welcomed eg. The Church Army to foster a relationship with the youths who are for example skateboarders - we have a skateboarding park at the lower end of the village. What is currently happening: Opportunities for engagement with the wider community are important eg. Christmas Live visits 3 venues in the village as adults and children retell the Christmas story; Made in Clayton West is a relatively new community group which the church supports. Full involvement in village events include opening church for refreshments during Harvest Festival time and Carols round the tree. What is good about our church: Our church has a strong choir and musical tradition which enhance our services; we enjoy an eclectic choice of hymnody and support new worship formats as and when introduced. The building is relatively small but Sunday services and children s group activities are able to run concurrently Our laity are committed and actively engaged in working to develop the church, both people and the building through four sub-groups. All Saints is regarded as being friendly and welcoming to all. The appointee can be confident that s/he will have active and prayerful support from the PCC and congregation as they take up their new role. IX. The New Priest 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 9

10 to work in our communities to help us grow. WORSHIP: A visionary someone who can look at existing practices and see 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 21st 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 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 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. Agreed by the PCC of 10

11 All Saints Church, Clayton West with High Hoyland rd May on Signed: Print Name:...SEAN FISHER Office Held: Secretary to the PCC 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