The United Benefice of Knights Enham and Smannell with Enham Alamein

Church Groups

The Parochial Church Council have for some time authorised various groups to consider different aspects of the Church’s life and ministry. These groups, their purpose, and their current membership are outlined below. If you wish to raise any query, or have any ideas relevant to these areas of the Church’s work, please don’t hesitate to speak to any of the people listed below. Also, we need more members! If you’re interested in the work of these groups, or have particular skills that would be useful to them, and would like to be involved, please do speak to any of the people mentioned, or to Andrew, the Priest in Charge on (01264) 357032.

WORSHIP AND PRAYER

· Considers and monitors all aspects of Worship provision through the year.

Current members: Violet Porter Chair

Revd Andrew Ashdown

Pam Gidney

Margaret Jones

Pat Robinson

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION AND PERSONAL GROWTH IN FAITH

· To support faith development in both Children and Adults

· Through house groups, prayer groups, study groups.

· Ensuring family provision in Church

Current members: Revd Andrew Ashdown Chair

Herbert Gardiner

Betty Appleby

Yvonne Remnant

Win Nulty

CARE AND THE COMMUNITY

· To monitor pastoral needs, and to explore and develop ways of ensuring good pastoral care

· To explore and develop ways of reaching out to serve the community

Current Members: Jo Smith Chair

Revd Andrew Ashdown

Amanda Gerhard

Sandy Purkiss

Lotte Mackness

BRIDGING THE GAP

· To develop initiatives that reach out to the wider community

· To encourage faith and friendship, through social and Church activities

· To look outward towards mission both locally and worldwide.

Current Members: Victoria Ashdown Chair

Anne Hodgins

Heather Harris

Heidi Wright

Lotte Mackness (As churchwarden)

COMMUNICATIONS

· To monitor and improve all aspects of Communication – Notice Sheets, Notice Boards, Flyers, Website etc

Proposed members: Victoria Ashdown Chair

Revd Andrew Ashdown

Gary Harris

Amanda Gerhard