Here is the link to the powerpoint presentation for Bishop Andrews excellent area visitation sermon. Essentially its about what makes a church grow. Well worth looking at. Also checkout this page for links to marks of a healthy church
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The Vale Benefice welcomes their new Vicar
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The Vale Benefice is delighted to welcome Revd John Durant as their new Vicar. John was installed as Vicar on 9th April 2013.
Diocesan Synod passes share scheme
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Diocesan Synod passes share scheme 17 NOVEMBER 2012 Members voted enthusiastically for the new scheme (all were in favour, with just one abstention) which is the result of 18 months careful work with the Share Review Group drawn from interested … Continue reading
Key changes to parochial fees system
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On 19 June 2012 Parliament has approved the Parochial Fees and Scheduled Matters Amending Order 2012 for parochial fees for 2013 and 2014. This has lead to a number of key changes in how the parochial fees system works. Under the … Continue reading
New Vale Benefice is confirmed
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We are delighted to say that the final official requirements have been met, and as of 3rd October 2012 the Vale Benefice was officially formed. This has combined the parishes of Grove, Hanney, East Challow and Denchworth into a single … Continue reading
Parish Share – Diocesan summary 2011/12
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This is the diocesan summary of how our money is spent. As you can see 80% of it goes to ensuring our churches have vicars that are trained, paid and housed. It costs an estimated £50,000 a year to support … Continue reading
