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As part of the ongoing process of our vision and development, a working party recently undertook a review of the Revive project. Issues addressed by the working party are as follows;
The working party has come up with a series of recommendations set out in the following documents. The March 2007 Revive Review, The Revive Review detailed costs.
The documents are PDF files, if you do not have a reader installed, click on one of the links below to download a free PDF Reader
An initial draft of the church's year end accounts suggests that we had around £40,500 "ring-fenced" for the Revive project at the end of 2006. Together with the Synod loan and grant this produces a fund to date of £140,500 and a short- fall of £36,500 for Phase 1 of the redevelopment project.
I am writing this ahead of the January church meeting (to meet the copy deadline for the Febru- ary Recorder), when I plan to present a scaled down plan for Phase 1, if we are not in a position to fund the entire phase. We will also be discussing "Promises of Intent" at the church meeting regarding interest free loans and / or donations, as a way forward to reaching the funding of £177,000 required to commission and complete Phase 1 in full. Let us all pray for a generous response from the fellowship in the months between now and the development start date in late Summer / early Autumn.
THE RESPONSIBILITY HAS TO SIT WITH US AS THERE ARE UNLIKELY TO BE MANY OPPORTUNITIES FOR EXTERNAL FUNDING IN THE CURRENT CLIMATE, ALTHOUGH WE CONTINUE TO EXPLORE THIS AVENUE.
Audrey B's summer cream teas went down a treat! Not only have her Thursday afternoon teas been raising money for REVIVE but they have also been a great way for church members to socialise during the August social wilderness. The first two cream teas have raised £22 and £31 respectively. It has also been agreed that profits from the church Sunday lunches will go to REVIVE, so thanks to all those who are involved in making these happen.
We are busy people with busy lives and lots of calls on our time but we can each play a part in REVIVE, whether through prayer support, additional financial giving, putting on an event or attending those that are held.
As a church we voted for the redevelopment project and it will only happen with our involvement and support. Now that we have had the chance to 'recharge our batteries' over the summer, let's get cracking with enthusiasm and energy on our vision for the REVIVE redevelopment to help us be a the Family Church we want to be one that welcomes and values EVERYONE and offers support and encouragement to ALL.
Thank you for your support and participation so far and remember the words that appear most frequently in the Bible 'do not fear' and 'be courageous'!
The Revive Committee meets with the architect on Wednesday, 6th September and we hope to bring good news to the next Church meeting on the status of our development plans, ideally with confirmation of a start date on building work in early 2007
Sincere thanks are due to Alan and Kate Yates for hosting the barbeque at their home in July and to all those who have thus far increased their giving, either through the Orange envelope scheme or by standing order mandate.
By the time you read this we will have had the following REVIVE events:
We made £175.53 profit from the barbeque from the sale of tickets and contributions for drinks. However, we also had contributions from people of salads and puddings, as well as a contribution to cover all the expenses, which increased the total for REVIVE to £325.50!
Other dates for your diaries:
There is a limited amount to report again this month, as much of the "work in progress" sits with our architect, Jeremy Bell
The new special envelope scheme comes into efffect from Sunday, 2nd July and envelopes can be obtained from John Standfield. Please remember to see Tony Hatton regarding Gift Aiding your contributions if you are a U.K. taxpayer. The fundraising committe have written an open letter regarding the new scheme (88KB) which also contains a gift aid declaration form.
The letter itself is a PDF file, if you do not have a reader installed, click on the link below to download Acrobat Reader
The St. Andrews Night Dinner & Dance will take place on Friday, 17th November in Crendon Hall.
We have been informed that the Synod loan will be for a period of ten years and the rate of interest will not be fixed as previously indicated. The rate will be that applicable when we take up the load and can increase or decrease over the period of the loan, depending on market rates. The current rate is 4% per annum.
The decision on a grant from the Historic Churches Preservations Trust has been delayed due to a shortage of funds. They hope to give us an answer in September
The cream teas event in May went well, preceeded a few weeks before by the Carribean evening. The next main event is the BBQ on Saturday, 15th July. Contact info@trinity-urc.org.uk for details
There is a limited amount to report this month, as much of the "work in progress" sits with our architect, Jeremy Bell, who is preparing the application to the Listed Buildings Advisory Committee for presentation to their June meeting.
Funds stood at £128,000, at the end of April and we will be launching the new Special Envelope Scheme from the beginning of July. We have ordered 70 packs of envelopes in the earnest hope that all of us who voted to proceed with the project and all of us who will benefit from the re-development will feel ready and willing to commit an additional contribution to the funding of the project according to our means. You can, alternatively, contribute by monthly Standing Order Mandate and we have a facility on our Accounts package to split the amount you are contributing between normal offertory and the Revive project. We simply need your instructions on the split of your increased contributions. However you choose to pay, please remember to Gift Aid your contributions, if you are a UK taxpayer. Please see Tony Hatton for details.
Finally, a small team of "serially deranged" Scots are planning a St Andrews Night Dinner and Dance for late November 2006 (date to be confirmed in the July Recorder). We hope that everyone will support the event and invite their friends along. Based on around 100 people attending we would hope to raise around £1000 for the project.
Sincere thanks to everyone for their magnificent support to date.
I am delighted to advise all members, adherents and friends that March Church Meeting approved the Phase I re-development of our buildings, at a projected cost of £150,000, as follows:
Stop press: We have received the good news that Synod has approved the loan, so our funds at the time of going to press stand at £127,890.60.
