Agenda

The Annual Meeting of Parishioners and The Annual Parochial Church Meeting.
26 April 2026, at 10.30am

The Annual Meeting of Parishioners (AMP)

Opening Hymn: Be Thou my Vision NEH 339.

1            Appointment of Secretary for the meeting
2            Apologies for absence
3            Election of Church Wardens
(during which any parishioner – as well as those on the Electoral Roll - may vote.)

Annual Parochial Church Meeting (APCM)

1            Approval of the Minutes of the Annual Parochial Church Meeting held on 11th                May 2025

2            Matters Arising

3            Presentation of the Electoral Roll (ER)

4            Elections and Appointments (only those on the ER may vote)
              a. Election of Deputy Wardens
              b. Election of the Parochial Church Council (PCC)
              c. Prayers for those elected, led by Pauline Stanton-Saringer

Song: King of Kings

5 Stewardship and Finance Reports

6 Presentation of the Annual Report and Accounts

7 Appointment of Auditor for 2026. Prayers for our Finances and Stewardship, led by Joyce Wallace

8 Children and Families Report, presented by Lucia Pearson-Gee,
               prayers for this ministry led by Betsy Kolkea

9 Youth Report, presented by Sam Graham,
               prayers for this ministry led by George Onaya

10 Mission and Outreach Report, presented by Revd Jo Wigley. Prayers for these Ministries, led by Gill Blackledge

11 Reading: Haggai Chapter 1 (omitting verses 10 & 11) by Victoria Morrell

Song: O Praise the Name

12 Rector’s Report and Look Ahead

13 Any Other Business (any items for discussion should be notified to the Rector at                least 24 hours before the meeting or they may not be taken.)

14 Questions & Answers (any detailed questions on the accounts can be asked and                answered via email before the meeting).

15 Holy Communion

Hymn: O Lord my God/How Great Thou Art (MP 506 – omit v2)

16 Closing Prayer and Thanksgiving for Food

Hello and welcome to our church. If you are a new visitor, we have a page for you to get to know us and learn more about planning a visit.
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Planning your Visit

A Warm Hello

The following information is specifically for those planning a visit, so that you know, beforehand, what to expect on a Sunday morning.

Where and When

We meet at BP Church for our Sunday Services starting at 9am, 11am or 6pm. When you arrive, you should be greeted by someone on our Welcome Team who will be wearing a Welcome lanyard.

We serve tea, coffee and biscuits before the services begin. It is a great way to meet people, or simply take time to find your bearings. All refreshments are free.

images: Services

What about my kids?

Click here for our kids programme.

The kids group activities vary depending on the age but usually there is a friendly welcome, bible stories, testimonies, praying, music, craft, drama, fun games and free play. Please pick your children up as soon as the service finishes.

Getting Connected

Connect Groups

While Sundays are a great way to meet new people, it is often in smaller gatherings that you can really get to know someone. Being part of one of our small groups allows you to make new friends, share together and support each other. We have a variety of groups that meet throughout the week, some afternoons and some evenings. Check out Connect Groups and see if there’s one that you could join, or we can put you in touch with a small group leader who will be more than happy to invite you along to their group.

Serving and Volunteering

If you want to get involved in the life of the church and help us make Sundays run smoothly, you can sign up to serve on a team.

Other Ministries

We also run the following ministries:

Men's Ministries
Women's Ministries
Foodbank
Choir

Get in touch with us to plan your visit

If you would like to come and visit the church beforehand you are more than welcome! Get in touch and we can arrange a time that suits you.

Name:

Telephone:

Email Address:
Comments / Questions or anything you would like to say?

Next, we will contact you by email to say hello and help arrange anything necessary for your visit.

Leadership


Will Pearson-Gee		Jo Wigley
Rector		Associate Minister for Pastoral Care

We hope that whoever you are, you will feel at home at our church.

Best Wishes