The chosen theme is ‘There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to one hope when you were called’ (Ephesians 4.4). The prayers and reflections were prepared by the faithful of the Armenian Apostolic Church, along with their brothers and sisters of the Armenian Catholic and Evangelical Churches.https://ctbi.org.uk/resources/week-of-prayer-for-christian-unity-2026/
Balancing the booksAs we approach year-end the pressure gathers pace to ensure that the accounts balance and the books are in order. Once the Treasurer is satisfied that all is OK, they go to PCC for approval ‘subject to inspection’. As our income is below £250,000 our ‘receipts and payments accounts’ are inspected (accounts exceeding £250,000 must be on an accrual basis and audited). Once inspection approval is obtained then ‘Returns’ to Deanery, Diocese and the Charities Commission must be made and finally these accounts will be presented to the Annual Parochial Church Council meeting. And then it all starts again for 2026!Mike Sargent, Hon Treasurer
It is a tradition at St. Mary’s that the collection at the Christingle Service and the Crib Service is donated to The Children’s Society. The society has for 140 years been there for young people when they need support. They work on the basis that a future of hope and happiness belongs to every child. Please give generously.Mike Sargent, Hon Treasurer
