## HAXBY & WIGGINTON METHODIST CHURCH **==> picture [292 x 390] intentionally omitted <==** **ANNUAL REPORT 2022 - 2023 Haxby & Wigginton Methodist Church Annual Report For the period 1 September 2022 to 31 August 2023** ## **Charity Commission Registered Number: 1138675** ## **Mission Statement** ## **Haxby & Wigginton Methodist Church seeks to be a beacon in the local community for faith in Jesus Christ and love and service to all.** ## **Introduction** The people of Haxby & Wigginton Methodist Church are gathered by God into a community of love and service as they share the good news of Jesus Christ. For over a hundred years we have been engaged in a mission of divine worship, community outreach and Christian nurture. In this report, we offer a snapshot of way that mission has unfolded in the year just ended. ## **Administration** The Church is held on the 1976 Model Trust by the Trustees for Methodist Church Purposes, and the Church Council act as Managing Trustees. During the year to 31 August 2021, the following were Managing Trustees: **Minister:** Rev Rory Dalgliesh **Church Council Secretary:** Sarah Tiffany **Church Stewards:** Janet Bowling Richard Freeman Jacqui Tankard **Acting Church Treasurer;** Martyn Holman ## **Committee Secretaries:** Pastoral Worship Finance & Property Safeguarding Officer **Members elected by the GCM** Penny Dawson Church Stewards Barbara Rattenbury Peter Metcalf Anthony Gray Olwyn Holden David Holden Andrew Storr Sarah Galloway Marlynn Hoyroyd Anne Hysted Helen Tulloch Lisa Shephard ## **Circuit Steward** Vic Paylor/Janet Bowling HWMC Annual Report August 2023 Membership on 31 August 2023 was 317 To achieve our objectives, the Church is organised in the following way The Minister Church Council Church Stewards Pastoral Committee Finance & Property Committee Safeguarding ## **The Church Council CPD SO 603** _– Secretary: Sarah Tiffany_ ## _Purpose_ _The Church Council has the authority and oversight over the whole area of the ministry and mission of the Church. Aims and methods, the determination and pursuit of policy, and the deployment of available resources are its proper responsibility._ _The Church Council should meet not less than twice per year, at such dates as are most appropriate to the ongoing life of the Church, and its relationship with its committees and the Circuit. The Church Council act as Managing Trustees of the local property and are registered with the Charity Commission. If any legal matter arises, then only those members of the Council who are of the age 18 are eligible to be Trustees and are allowed to vote._ _The Church Council will appoint annually all Church Officers as determined from time to time by the Council whether on the nomination of a committee or otherwise; all such appointments being for the year commencing 1 May, apart from the Church Treasurer, whose appointment will commence on 1 September. The Council will also appoint the committees of the Church, again as from 1 May each year._ ## **Work of God in the past year** The Church Council met on four occasions during this period (face to face) which has facilitated engaging conversations on the life and direction of our church following the global pandemic. During this time the building has fully opened and is now being used for both church groups and private use. Activity is steadily increasing, and we have welcomed a number of new groups who now meet on a regular basis. The Church Council thanks our minister Rory Dalgliesh for his pastoral care and thought-provoking leadership as we continue to move forward under his guidance. We continued to explore the materials for the Methodist Way of Life and established 4 separate forums to start the conversation of how we can put this thinking in to practice in our church and wider community. This year we successfully redefined the role of Church Treasurer and established a Finance Working Group to undertake the financial duties, responsibilities and accountabilities as a collective group. This is working very well so far in terms of process. Our financial situation remains challenging, and work has been done to rationalize the number of accounts that we have and to make sure that the full congregation is aware of the current financial status. The Church Council approved the upgrading of our audio visual/streaming capabilities. An electrical inspection and the Quinquennial Inspection have both taken place during this period and any issues raised have been addressed. The Church Council is grateful to the Property and Finance Committee’s for the work that they undertake to keep our building safe and open. The Church Council also acknowledged that there are a small number of volunteers that contribute to the various groups and activities that make up our Church Life and that it would be good to have more people involved across the provision. Our AGM was held on the 11[th] June in conjunction with the monthly Church Breakfast and was well attended. The format also worked well. As the Managing Trustees, we have legal responsibilities which have been carried out and we have supported the work of the committees where necessary. The members of the Church Council wish to thank everyone who has contributed in any way to the Life, Mission and Worship of the church. HWMC Annual Report August 2023 **The Minister’s Report** ## _Rev. Rory Dalgliesh – Minister_ This year is the seventh full year of my ministry here, and I remain deeply grateful to be working here, and for us to be so very much at home here as a family. Our church life has returned to something like normal, though our activities are reduced, and many people’s individual capacities are also reduced. We continue to use the internet as one of the ways in which our community remains connected. Lorraine Jones continues her employment by the York Circuit until September 2024 at least, working in Haxby as a Local Pastor. Her role continues to primarily be family and children’s work, often exercised outside of our building. Sarah Tiffany continues as our church administrator for 10 hours per week. Our worshipping patterns remain one service at 10am on a Sunday, with our “traditional” worship on Wednesdays at 10am. We continue to think carefully about how best to provide practical support and musical accompaniment for the services that we have. This has been a difficult year with deaths, and with serious illness and diagnoses. These have taken their toll on the community as we work out who we are and what we’re about now. I am grateful to all who pitch in to help our life be as good as it is, even if it still does and perhaps always will feel like the various loads could be shared out more. ## **Church Steward’s Report Purpose CPD SO 634** _The Church Stewards are corporately responsible, together with the Minister, for giving leadership and help over the whole range of the life and activity of the Church._ _The role of the Church Stewards is to serve the mission and ministries of the Church with prayer, creativity and vision._ _By their service and example, they guide, encourage and support individuals and other groups within the Church._ _The Church Stewards will implement decisions made by the Church Council, and act between meetings of the Church Council in respect of all matters that are not under the purview of any of the Church committees._ _In all instances, however, the Church Stewards will remain accountable to the Church Council. The Church Stewards will, by mutual consent, ensure that at least one of its members is a representative on every Church Committee._ _Church Stewards will be elected by the General Church Meeting to serve a rotating 4-year term. Insofar as is possible, Church Stewards should accurately reflect the diversity of the congregation with respect to age, gender and race. However, as the appointment of Church Steward gives a seat on the Pastoral Committee Church Stewards must be at least 18 years of age._ ## **Work of God in the past year** The Sunday and Wednesday services continue to have a regular attendance often including new visitors and a small number of regular young people attending on a Sunday. The stewards appreciate the support of those who assist in helping facilitate worship. The introduction of breakfast Church has offered opportunity for fellowship and to get to know each other through hearing our stories. We feel that we are a very welcoming church and we hope that, as we learn more about what it means to be inclusive, that we are seen as welcoming to all. Coffee and chat after our services continues to be really important, as it is an opportunity for us to talk and get to know each other better, another chance to tell "our stories" if we want to. The Stewards continue to meet with Rory and Lorraine, praying and talking about the life of our church as we look ahead, thinking about our mission both within our church building and in the wider community. Any important issues are taken to the Church Council, so we always like to hear thoughts, ideas and concerns from the church family, so please do talk to us any time. We have managed as a team HWMC Annual Report August 2023 of three, however, it leaves little room for contingency and ideally four stewards would be good. We pray that we move forward as a church family with God as our guide and we pray for new initiatives and new beginnings. ## _**A Vision for Families**_ _**Having a church where families are welcomed, embraced and nurtured by the whole church family. Where they are given opportunities to worship and encounter God in a way that is meaningful and relevant to them, and which will promote a lifelong relationship with Jesus Christ.**_ _**To support families as they seek to build strong relationships and a positive home life. To help them navigate their way through life’s seasons and encourage faith in the family. To have solid relationships with the wider community in order to promote family life.**_ ## **Local Pastor and Family Ministry Co-Ordinator-** _Lorraine Jones_ From September 2021, I took on the dual role of Local Pastor and Families worker. This role has been confirmed until August 2025. The role has carried on being exploratory as we continue to discern where God is leading in our Church and Community. From this, we can understand where our priorities are and how the local pastor and family work role can best support that. We are all challenged to explore what it means to be a Church in today’s world. With Rory and others, we are looking for opportunities for us to explore that together. This report is a review of the year to August 2023 but I briefly mention beyond this and with a view to the Horizon. ## **Young Church** This continues to be a joy and a challenge. Numbers are low, usually below 6, but it is always a privilege to spend time with the young people of our church. I never fail to be amazed by their insights, their humour and their capacity for eating biscuits. Along with the other leaders, I continue to worry about the future of young church; in many ways it feels like we are limping on. But I know those who are there value the time together enormously. We keep praying and thinking and trying to discern the future of Young Church as part of the future of the church as a whole. The young people were very keen to explore the idea of a co-ordinating a Church Magazine. Permission has been given by the Church Council to give this a try, so the first edition will be out in time for Advent 23. ## **Uniform Event** This ecumenical partnership and partnership with the community has been a real success. There have three of these now. Having learned what worked well in the first two, we tweaked the plan to make it work even better in the summer of 2023. This time we were also able to offer refreshments and it was lovely to see people lingering and hooking up with people they haven’t seen for a while. This year we partnered with RAY to give them the excess uniform. Some people from the community popped in to pick up some uniform and stayed to help. Next year we hope to involve the community more. We were interviewed by the Connexion and the Uniform Bank appeared on the Methodist Church Website. ## **Open the Book** Our ecumenical team have been back into schools – we now cover 4 schools including the Forest of Galtres Anglican/Methodist School in Shipton by Beningborough. The team is very committed and continues to be a blessing to the schools (and has enormous fun into the bargain). We have enough members to alternate weeks in school, so we easily cover holidays and absences. Of all of the things in the life of the Church that we scratch our head over, this is one of the few ‘no brainers’. It just makes sense on so many levels. We build relationship with the schools, it is easy to do, we bring the love of God to the children and teachers every other week, the team love it and the schools love it. Win win win! ## **Worship** The Family Area that was set up at the back of church continues to be appreciated by the families and young people who visit the church. Part of my role has been to help co-ordinate special times in the churches life to happen – eg Advent and HWMC Annual Report August 2023 Lent. I have also organised the Community Nativity, which is always a joy to host and a lot of fun for everyone involved. My role also continues to work with Baptism families and, with Rory, to make them and their family feel welcome on their child’s special day. It has also been a privilege to see and encourage young people taking an active role in the service, whether reading, communion or singing. ## **Pastoral Support** While it is the privilege and joy of the whole church to support each other pastorally, sometimes extra support or co-ordinating is required. This involves working with the pastoral secretary, Rory and others in occasional visits, cards, flowers, calls, texts and chats. We continue to scratch our heads about the best way forward for the Church to support each other pastorally, given that the former system of pastoral visitors is no longer viable for all, though still happens in pockets and is very much valued. ## **Administration** Last year, I helped set up the finance group so the role of treasurer could be managed among a group of people rather than being held by one person. This is now successfully up and running, so I have stepped down. I also work with the Safeguarding Lead and with Sarah, our Office Admin in co-ordinating and organising our important records. ## **Eco Church** Work began in 2019 with one of our interns on looking at working towards Eco Church. She did some excellent work. I came to pick this up as one of my own personal callings and as a way to engage with the congregation and communities. St Marys Church are also working towards Eco Church so it makes sense to work together. A local group started to meet to see what we could do in our churches and communities to make a difference and to gain Eco Church Status. There have been Eco events at both St Marys and the Methodist Church towards this (for example the Uniform Event). For our own Church, work on Eco Church in general was put on the back burner as the group concentrated on getting the community garden off the ground (we are still waiting on action from the NHS for this). In the meantime, Eco Church kicked off again at the request of the group and we have now achieved Bronze award. We have many ideas and plans, starting with an ecumenical Climate Sunday Service in September. A group covering all areas of Eco church now meets monthly on zoom or in person to meet people from across York who are also working towards Eco Church. It is a thriving group. In so many ways we are all really quite tired and weary – this seems to be one of the few areas where the energy is. In terms of Local Pastor work – wherever the work involved building relationships, partnering with the community and bringing people together, that fits nicely within my role. The hours of reading, podcast listening, attending workshops and planting – that’s just because I love it and comes under my volunteering time. ## **Building Community** The IT workshop, while appreciated by those who came, has now run it’s course and space needs to be made to free up time for other things. The cinema night and games night was also well received by the church family, but very few folk in the community came. We may rethink putting these on. The Church also obtained funding to run ‘Peaced Together’ – workshops organised and run by a team of people (some from this Church) to support women on a 10 week course using the creative arts. My role is to act as chaplain (and to make tea!). Partnering with people in the community has also been encouraging and comes with the realisation that we do not have to do everything ourselves; let’s support others where they are doing great work. For example, we have been able to support the Haxby Foodshare through Christmas and Harvest collections and support for clubs in the summer. There is also excellent work with our community going on elsewhere in the church; this will be covered by other voices in this report. I am now part of a small group of community activity coordinators who keep each other informed and help each other out wherever possible. It’s very useful to be in contact with these people. ## **Working with staff and stewards** It has been a privilege and a joy to work with the other staff and stewards and church council as we try to HWMC Annual Report August 2023 navigate our way through the fog of uncertainty which is the future of the church we love. The previous report set out the challenges we face as a congregation; the world has changed beyond recognition over the past couple of decades, but noticeably so in the last few years. Today we face a challenge as a church: who are we as Christians and Methodists in todays world and how do we reach out to those in our community and to our world, to ‘be a beacon’ of God’s love? I am looking forward to exploring this with everyone The hope and prayer of the Church leadership is that we will learn and grow and discern the way forward as a Church. As always, I am blessed by the support and encouragement of the Church congregation. ## **Monday Monkeys** _-Lisa Shephard_ Monday Monkeys continues to happen every Monday during term time, from 10 -11.30am. We run totally on volunteers, 6 leaders and also a team of 8 refreshment servers who work in pairs on a rotating rota, one of which comes to vacuum throughout after sessions, we are all connected to Church. Our aim is to give children, aged 3 and under, a safe place to play alongside their peers while their parents or grandparents build relationships and receive support from local people. To enable this to happen we limit numbers to 30 families each week, unless it's Christmas or Easter when we use the Sanctuary space for singing and play so have additional space. ## **Pastoral Committee** - _Penny Dawson (Pastoral Secretary)_ **Purpose CPD SO 644** _To consider matters relating to Church membership To arrange training for membership_ _To recommend to the Church Council candidates for membership To make arrangements for services of confirmation To prepare a report on membership for the Church Council To encourage the practice of fellowship, through house groups and other groups To ensure the effectiveness of the work of pastoral visitors and house groups_ ## **Members** The Minister Local Pastor Pastoral Secretary Pastoral Visitors Home Group Representatives Cradle Roll Secretary and Visitors ## **Signs of God's work in the past year** The Pastoral committee take care of matters relating to church membership. We arrange membership training and recommend candidates to the Church Council. We report to the Church Council on pastoral matters at every meeting and keep them updated on pastoral movements. New people are welcomed into our church and every attempt is made to make them feel valued. We have several house groups who meet fortnightly and follow the same studies. As well as the studies some house groups keep in contact by WhatsApp and enjoy informal meetings such as barbecues or walks when partners and families are often invited to join in. Other groups, for example Sunday @ 2, Sunday @ 8 and Luncheon Club, use these methods and pastoral care is offered within all church led groups. As we have very few pastoral visitors, we have been looking at different ways to support the congregation. The team meets regularly to find solutions to this problem in a church the size of ours but it is an ongoing challenge. Coffee after both the Sunday and Wednesday services is well supported and a good opportunity to meet new people and chat informally. If you feel you would like to talk about any pastoral matters, please feel free to contact either Rory or Lorraine. HWMC Annual Report August 2023 ## **Sunday @ 8** Sunday @ 8 are a group of young at heart middle agers who meet on the second Sunday of the month either in each other's homes or the Mountain Room depending on the activity. We enjoy a mixed programme including speakers, activities and social events. Amongst the speakers we have enjoyed hearing from Judith Stodddart about her work as a Deacon and Emma Chester about her work as PA to the prison governor at Full Sutton prison. We've also enjoyed several walks, a treasure hunt around the Snickleways of York and a table games evening. Our annual day out, this year to Castle Howard, was very well attended. If you feel this group could be for you keep an eye on the notices and come and join us. You'll be assured of a warm welcome. **Finance report** Please Statement of Accounts as of 31 August 2022 **Finance & Property -** _Barbara Rattenbury (Secretary)_ ## **Purpose** _The responsibilities of the Committee are to advise the Church Council, as Managing Trustees, to ensure that the church acts in a proper manner as steward of all the financial resources entrusted to it and for the proper upkeep of the premises to ensure that they are well maintained and, in a condition, suitable for the needs of the work of the church._ _It also ensures that proper controls are in operation to ensure the safe control of all monies given to the church, and that all expenditure is authorised within the confines of the annual budget which it prepares for adoption by the Church Council._ _Annually it prepares a schedule of expenditure on maintenance, heating, lighting, etc, for incorporation within the annual budget._ _Health & Safety and Security are also within its remit, and it oversees the terms and conditions for to the use of the premises by groups and organisations._ ## **The work of God in the past year.** The Committee met 3 times during the year. - The independently examined accounts, which can be found elsewhere in the report. - Issues to do with the use of the building were dealt with as they arose. - A new Financial Support Group was formed to oversee the various aspects of the Church’s finances. The Committee would like to express sincere thanks to those who have helped to keep the premises warm and welcoming for everyone coming through our doors during the last year, particularly the new Finance Support Group (Martyn Holman, Wendy O’Callaghan, Helen Gray, David Holden, Anthony Gray and Peter Metcalf), Peter Metcalf (Chairman), Mike Whitworth (Health and Safety/Insurance), Sarah Tiffany (Lettings), Marianna Watson (Gift Aid), Helena Rigby (Envelopes). ## **Hopes and aspirations for the coming year.** Our aim is to continue to oversee the financial and property spheres of the life of the church to enable it’s people and those it serves to continue to grow in faith and love of Jesus Christ. ## **Safeguarding** _– Anthony Gray, Safeguarding Officer_ There is less Safeguarding activity following the Coronavirus pandemic. This is because some groups have now stopped meeting. The Church Safeguarding Policy, and guidelines for those working with Children, and/or Vulnerable Adults were approved by Church Council in January 2023. This is done on a yearly basis HWMC Annual Report August 2023 Some training courses, including advanced safeguarding were held in person and online. I have now completed my advanced safeguarding training. Childline posters are on display throughout the building. I have been working with the church Families worker and administrator on safeguarding issues, including new/renewal DBS checks. A shared database for all 3 people to access the information is being tried. HWMC Annual Report August 2023 CHURCH RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNTS THE METHODIST CHURCH STANDARD FORM OF ACCOUNTS Haxb & Wl inton Methodisl Church FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 August 2023 York Circuit Clrcult no. 29133 Registered Charlty - Charity Reglstration number If nol a ￿gIStered charity Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs Gift Aid number (The HMRC number is equivalent to a regislered charity number in terms of evidence of charitable status and may be used lo give to donors or grant funders wishing lo see evidence of the organisation's charitable status. Methodist charities In England and Wales that are not registered charities are excepted from registrats'on under Statutory Instrument 2014 No 242> 1138675 Minister: Rev'd Ro Dal liesh Church Stewards. Mrs Janet Bowling Mr Richard Freeman Ms Jacqui Tankard Treasurer.. Martin Holmanlchurch Finance Group churches-receipts-and-payments-2023.xlsx 1of5 ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2023 Haxby & Wigginton Methodist Church UnTgStri¢ted Restrlcted Totals this Fund¥ Funds ear Totsl$ last year SECTION A a1 RECEIPTS Nottr a2 Offerin s and Tax recovered Bank and CFB inlÈrest and Investment income 96.489 96,489 111,620 2,193 8,048 15,968 122.697 2.193 197 a4 Lellin 5,347 19,610 136,77S a5 Other receipts TOTAL RECEIPTS 2,266 2,266 18,234 124.963 a6 la71 SECTION B b1 PAYMENTS b2 Circuit Assessment or Share 79,500 6,030 14.307 79,500 9,814 14.307 92,190 7,310 15,051 b3 Donations 3,784 b4 Re airs and Maintenance Ulililies Ilnsurances, water char es, healin hlin b5 9.407 9.407 6,947 b6 b7 Other payrnents TOTAL PAYMENTS 10.962 120,206 255 11.217 124.245 11.477 132,975 b8 4,039 Ib9} SECTION C NET RECEIPTSIPAYMENTS ¢1 a6-b8 2,492 1,773 719 3,800 Total funds brought forward from last year 75,481 1,558 77.039 c6 73,239 c3 Sub total c1 +c2 77,972 215 77.757 77,039 c4 Transfers and ad'ustments c7 TOTAL FUNDS AT END OF YEAR Ic3+c41 77.972 1215} 77,757 77.039 Ic61 SECTION D FOR INFORMATION ONLY: MONEY RECEIVED AND PASSED ON TO EXTERNAL ORGANISATIONS these amounts are not to be included in total recei ments fi uras above d1 Balance brou ht forward from last ar d2 Offerin sIGrfts - received for external or anisalions d3 OfferingslGrfts passed lo extemal organisations d4 BALANCE STILL TO BE PAID Id1+d2-d3 2of5 Lthurche%-TeeeipEs￿ndwaj￿￿e￿ts-2o23.xl$X Haxb & Wi inton Methodist Chur¢h SUklMARY URC AL TIONS REpOR￿NG RCHC UNCIL SECTION E nce Noie com ele this Summary olthè Church AccDunts lor th8 yèarÈndÈd 31 AuguS12023 and Internal Or9anis￿lrn5 rewrting lo ihe Churh Councillchurch Pjethno. NOteth¥t fu￿$ ol an Internal 0rganrsa1￿￿ v￿￿kj Dormally b@ Restricted funds un1é5S rf coukj be d6aily shovffl lhat1heycou￿ be used forany MeinthJi¥i pur￿58 Thi5 sgcIioD muslbe Complet￿ to ainve allhe gross income aDd expenditure tota15 Of Ihp Church If gross ￿¢0m&eXCEe￿Slhe Accrtsals thresho￿. A¢cru?1g mettrthof aGcountrg ND ADIFFERENT FORM musi be used to rep(xt Ihe a¢￿UnIS Isee P￿th￿l51web3rfe1 Please referlo trt9Uid8n￿ notes regarding Ir8nsler8 bervw Ihe th5thct and connetlèd DisthLt Oroanisatitins. INTERNAL ORGANISAT￿N8 NEt Rece￿ ents Owing balances R*ei P8 ants C105iry baiytwx MorKla Monko 1,229 1.014 215 9S2 1,167 Ducks ThÈatrn Grou 2728 Sunda 41 17 24 si 75 c4 Who Lgttho Dad'E out 18 18 Luncheon ¢￿b 5160 2,333 2.324 ets c7 Sub lokl of kntem Organ13*ion5 fund5 ,421 6.191 230 e12 Church accounts (totals brought forward from pag• 2-ttst¥ls ¢oiumni 124.963 124.243 719 Tl,039 {c61 BY CHURCH 131,384 130,436 Continue m a 5eparale sheet itne￿SSary and b￿rythe itstas f(Kward TOTAL RECEIPTS TOTAL PAYhlENTS SECTICY4 F ATEhlE OPENING BALANCES CLOSING BALANCES HURCH- CAS￿ FLTh4DS HELD ot 31 Au ust2023 Cash in hand 21 Bank CufrenlAcrount- Ciy) tiva Bank 15,996 8.568 Bank C￿￿￿niAC￿0uni- HSBC 2,325 Bank De IAcwunt. HSBC 1,626 Central Fin8n¢e Board 40,132 51,729 Trusiees for Methodi%lChurth P Oth•rfur SUB TOTAL- Chur¢h accthints Total funds ty 1ft￿nal Or9anisabDns {theelosing 18ne ￿tIl Irrxn 4)ovel le121 77,039 1(41 77,757 Ic81 6,082 6,312 TOTAL CASH FUNDS HELD BYC￿JRcH 83,121 84.069 SECTIOM G l September 2022 31 Au9USt2023 OIHeR ASSETS •fvJ LLIBILITES Inve¥tmEnts iwIL¥Jp Land & Buildn Gee ntsie5 re Insuran￿ value other Assets Loan - amcvnlwL%tsnthn rend Qlher LiatrAI f4 Indude only Funds held at Ihe Ceniral Fin8nce 8¢8 fs Indude only Funds held Bl Tru$kes Meihodi$i Cnurch Purposes 91 In¢￿d￿anY otherinve$tsn&nts Inotthe Cash eitrmentof TMCP trusts ax0￿1￿ thls Is Iwluaed in Iinef5 3015 Name of Church . Haxby & Wlgglnton Methodlst Church 29133 Declarations and Scrutiny I confirm that these Receipt and Paymenl based accounts for the year to 31 August 2023 have been prepared from the records of the Chureh and that they include all funds under the control of the Church trustees. Signature of treasurer .... Name and address of treasurer ... Post Code . Prosentatlon to the Church trustses I confirm that the annual report and accounts for the year end presented to the m88tinq of the Church trustees held on I 1 August 2023 Iwill be" Signature of the Chair of the meeting Name ofthe Chair of thè meeting J4 L k( . Date........................ Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of the Haxby & Wigginton Methodist Church Charity Number . 1138675 Responsibilities and basis of report I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Haxby & Wigginton Methodist Church for the year ended 31 August 2023 set out on pages 2 to 3. As the Church's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the Act,). I report in respect of my examination of the Church's accounts Carried out under sèction 145 of the Act and. in carying out my examination, I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5}Ib) of the Act. delete or circle as appropriale cMr¢h&s-reCepts4nd-￿MenIs-202y.￿$x 4of5 Name of Church Haxby & Wigginton Methodist Church Independent Examlner's Ststement I have completed niy examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination (other than that disclosed below.) which give me cause to believe that in, any material respect.. the accountinq records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act" or the accounts do not accord with the accounting records. I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination lo which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. I havelhave not" obtained independent verification of all investments with the Trustees for Methodist Church Purposes or held in other trusts, bank balan￿S and funds at the Central Finance Board of the Methodist Church which are individually in excess of £10,000 (ten thousand pounds) at the balan￿ sheet date. Signature of independent examiner Name of independent examiner ../V.ILr... o.Q.L'......................................... Relevant professional qualification of independent examiner .fr*).@.Nk.(L.....C. .¢.ffl.A.......... Name of firm (where appropriate) Address Post Code Oate delete or circle as appropriate churches-receipls-and-paymenls-2023.xlsx 5of5 ## HAXBY & WIGGINTON METHODIST CHURCH **==> picture [292 x 390] intentionally omitted <==** **ANNUAL REPORT 2022 - 2023 Haxby & Wigginton Methodist Church Annual Report For the period 1 September 2022 to 31 August 2023** ## **Charity Commission Registered Number: 1138675** ## **Mission Statement** ## **Haxby & Wigginton Methodist Church seeks to be a beacon in the local community for faith in Jesus Christ and love and service to all.** ## **Introduction** The people of Haxby & Wigginton Methodist Church are gathered by God into a community of love and service as they share the good news of Jesus Christ. For over a hundred years we have been engaged in a mission of divine worship, community outreach and Christian nurture. In this report, we offer a snapshot of way that mission has unfolded in the year just ended. ## **Administration** The Church is held on the 1976 Model Trust by the Trustees for Methodist Church Purposes, and the Church Council act as Managing Trustees. During the year to 31 August 2021, the following were Managing Trustees: **Minister:** Rev Rory Dalgliesh **Church Council Secretary:** Sarah Tiffany **Church Stewards:** Janet Bowling Richard Freeman Jacqui Tankard **Acting Church Treasurer;** Martyn Holman ## **Committee Secretaries:** Pastoral Worship Finance & Property Safeguarding Officer **Members elected by the GCM** Penny Dawson Church Stewards Barbara Rattenbury Peter Metcalf Anthony Gray Olwyn Holden David Holden Andrew Storr Sarah Galloway Marlynn Hoyroyd Anne Hysted Helen Tulloch Lisa Shephard ## **Circuit Steward** Vic Paylor/Janet Bowling HWMC Annual Report August 2023 Membership on 31 August 2023 was 317 To achieve our objectives, the Church is organised in the following way The Minister Church Council Church Stewards Pastoral Committee Finance & Property Committee Safeguarding ## **The Church Council CPD SO 603** _– Secretary: Sarah Tiffany_ ## _Purpose_ _The Church Council has the authority and oversight over the whole area of the ministry and mission of the Church. Aims and methods, the determination and pursuit of policy, and the deployment of available resources are its proper responsibility._ _The Church Council should meet not less than twice per year, at such dates as are most appropriate to the ongoing life of the Church, and its relationship with its committees and the Circuit. The Church Council act as Managing Trustees of the local property and are registered with the Charity Commission. If any legal matter arises, then only those members of the Council who are of the age 18 are eligible to be Trustees and are allowed to vote._ _The Church Council will appoint annually all Church Officers as determined from time to time by the Council whether on the nomination of a committee or otherwise; all such appointments being for the year commencing 1 May, apart from the Church Treasurer, whose appointment will commence on 1 September. The Council will also appoint the committees of the Church, again as from 1 May each year._ ## **Work of God in the past year** The Church Council met on four occasions during this period (face to face) which has facilitated engaging conversations on the life and direction of our church following the global pandemic. During this time the building has fully opened and is now being used for both church groups and private use. Activity is steadily increasing, and we have welcomed a number of new groups who now meet on a regular basis. The Church Council thanks our minister Rory Dalgliesh for his pastoral care and thought-provoking leadership as we continue to move forward under his guidance. We continued to explore the materials for the Methodist Way of Life and established 4 separate forums to start the conversation of how we can put this thinking in to practice in our church and wider community. This year we successfully redefined the role of Church Treasurer and established a Finance Working Group to undertake the financial duties, responsibilities and accountabilities as a collective group. This is working very well so far in terms of process. Our financial situation remains challenging, and work has been done to rationalize the number of accounts that we have and to make sure that the full congregation is aware of the current financial status. The Church Council approved the upgrading of our audio visual/streaming capabilities. An electrical inspection and the Quinquennial Inspection have both taken place during this period and any issues raised have been addressed. The Church Council is grateful to the Property and Finance Committee’s for the work that they undertake to keep our building safe and open. The Church Council also acknowledged that there are a small number of volunteers that contribute to the various groups and activities that make up our Church Life and that it would be good to have more people involved across the provision. Our AGM was held on the 11[th] June in conjunction with the monthly Church Breakfast and was well attended. The format also worked well. As the Managing Trustees, we have legal responsibilities which have been carried out and we have supported the work of the committees where necessary. The members of the Church Council wish to thank everyone who has contributed in any way to the Life, Mission and Worship of the church. HWMC Annual Report August 2023 **The Minister’s Report** ## _Rev. Rory Dalgliesh – Minister_ This year is the seventh full year of my ministry here, and I remain deeply grateful to be working here, and for us to be so very much at home here as a family. Our church life has returned to something like normal, though our activities are reduced, and many people’s individual capacities are also reduced. We continue to use the internet as one of the ways in which our community remains connected. Lorraine Jones continues her employment by the York Circuit until September 2024 at least, working in Haxby as a Local Pastor. Her role continues to primarily be family and children’s work, often exercised outside of our building. Sarah Tiffany continues as our church administrator for 10 hours per week. Our worshipping patterns remain one service at 10am on a Sunday, with our “traditional” worship on Wednesdays at 10am. We continue to think carefully about how best to provide practical support and musical accompaniment for the services that we have. This has been a difficult year with deaths, and with serious illness and diagnoses. These have taken their toll on the community as we work out who we are and what we’re about now. I am grateful to all who pitch in to help our life be as good as it is, even if it still does and perhaps always will feel like the various loads could be shared out more. ## **Church Steward’s Report Purpose CPD SO 634** _The Church Stewards are corporately responsible, together with the Minister, for giving leadership and help over the whole range of the life and activity of the Church._ _The role of the Church Stewards is to serve the mission and ministries of the Church with prayer, creativity and vision._ _By their service and example, they guide, encourage and support individuals and other groups within the Church._ _The Church Stewards will implement decisions made by the Church Council, and act between meetings of the Church Council in respect of all matters that are not under the purview of any of the Church committees._ _In all instances, however, the Church Stewards will remain accountable to the Church Council. The Church Stewards will, by mutual consent, ensure that at least one of its members is a representative on every Church Committee._ _Church Stewards will be elected by the General Church Meeting to serve a rotating 4-year term. Insofar as is possible, Church Stewards should accurately reflect the diversity of the congregation with respect to age, gender and race. However, as the appointment of Church Steward gives a seat on the Pastoral Committee Church Stewards must be at least 18 years of age._ ## **Work of God in the past year** The Sunday and Wednesday services continue to have a regular attendance often including new visitors and a small number of regular young people attending on a Sunday. The stewards appreciate the support of those who assist in helping facilitate worship. The introduction of breakfast Church has offered opportunity for fellowship and to get to know each other through hearing our stories. We feel that we are a very welcoming church and we hope that, as we learn more about what it means to be inclusive, that we are seen as welcoming to all. Coffee and chat after our services continues to be really important, as it is an opportunity for us to talk and get to know each other better, another chance to tell "our stories" if we want to. The Stewards continue to meet with Rory and Lorraine, praying and talking about the life of our church as we look ahead, thinking about our mission both within our church building and in the wider community. Any important issues are taken to the Church Council, so we always like to hear thoughts, ideas and concerns from the church family, so please do talk to us any time. We have managed as a team HWMC Annual Report August 2023 of three, however, it leaves little room for contingency and ideally four stewards would be good. We pray that we move forward as a church family with God as our guide and we pray for new initiatives and new beginnings. ## _**A Vision for Families**_ _**Having a church where families are welcomed, embraced and nurtured by the whole church family. Where they are given opportunities to worship and encounter God in a way that is meaningful and relevant to them, and which will promote a lifelong relationship with Jesus Christ.**_ _**To support families as they seek to build strong relationships and a positive home life. To help them navigate their way through life’s seasons and encourage faith in the family. To have solid relationships with the wider community in order to promote family life.**_ ## **Local Pastor and Family Ministry Co-Ordinator-** _Lorraine Jones_ From September 2021, I took on the dual role of Local Pastor and Families worker. This role has been confirmed until August 2025. The role has carried on being exploratory as we continue to discern where God is leading in our Church and Community. From this, we can understand where our priorities are and how the local pastor and family work role can best support that. We are all challenged to explore what it means to be a Church in today’s world. With Rory and others, we are looking for opportunities for us to explore that together. This report is a review of the year to August 2023 but I briefly mention beyond this and with a view to the Horizon. ## **Young Church** This continues to be a joy and a challenge. Numbers are low, usually below 6, but it is always a privilege to spend time with the young people of our church. I never fail to be amazed by their insights, their humour and their capacity for eating biscuits. Along with the other leaders, I continue to worry about the future of young church; in many ways it feels like we are limping on. But I know those who are there value the time together enormously. We keep praying and thinking and trying to discern the future of Young Church as part of the future of the church as a whole. The young people were very keen to explore the idea of a co-ordinating a Church Magazine. Permission has been given by the Church Council to give this a try, so the first edition will be out in time for Advent 23. ## **Uniform Event** This ecumenical partnership and partnership with the community has been a real success. There have three of these now. Having learned what worked well in the first two, we tweaked the plan to make it work even better in the summer of 2023. This time we were also able to offer refreshments and it was lovely to see people lingering and hooking up with people they haven’t seen for a while. This year we partnered with RAY to give them the excess uniform. Some people from the community popped in to pick up some uniform and stayed to help. Next year we hope to involve the community more. We were interviewed by the Connexion and the Uniform Bank appeared on the Methodist Church Website. ## **Open the Book** Our ecumenical team have been back into schools – we now cover 4 schools including the Forest of Galtres Anglican/Methodist School in Shipton by Beningborough. The team is very committed and continues to be a blessing to the schools (and has enormous fun into the bargain). We have enough members to alternate weeks in school, so we easily cover holidays and absences. Of all of the things in the life of the Church that we scratch our head over, this is one of the few ‘no brainers’. It just makes sense on so many levels. We build relationship with the schools, it is easy to do, we bring the love of God to the children and teachers every other week, the team love it and the schools love it. Win win win! ## **Worship** The Family Area that was set up at the back of church continues to be appreciated by the families and young people who visit the church. Part of my role has been to help co-ordinate special times in the churches life to happen – eg Advent and HWMC Annual Report August 2023 Lent. I have also organised the Community Nativity, which is always a joy to host and a lot of fun for everyone involved. My role also continues to work with Baptism families and, with Rory, to make them and their family feel welcome on their child’s special day. It has also been a privilege to see and encourage young people taking an active role in the service, whether reading, communion or singing. ## **Pastoral Support** While it is the privilege and joy of the whole church to support each other pastorally, sometimes extra support or co-ordinating is required. This involves working with the pastoral secretary, Rory and others in occasional visits, cards, flowers, calls, texts and chats. We continue to scratch our heads about the best way forward for the Church to support each other pastorally, given that the former system of pastoral visitors is no longer viable for all, though still happens in pockets and is very much valued. ## **Administration** Last year, I helped set up the finance group so the role of treasurer could be managed among a group of people rather than being held by one person. This is now successfully up and running, so I have stepped down. I also work with the Safeguarding Lead and with Sarah, our Office Admin in co-ordinating and organising our important records. ## **Eco Church** Work began in 2019 with one of our interns on looking at working towards Eco Church. She did some excellent work. I came to pick this up as one of my own personal callings and as a way to engage with the congregation and communities. St Marys Church are also working towards Eco Church so it makes sense to work together. A local group started to meet to see what we could do in our churches and communities to make a difference and to gain Eco Church Status. There have been Eco events at both St Marys and the Methodist Church towards this (for example the Uniform Event). For our own Church, work on Eco Church in general was put on the back burner as the group concentrated on getting the community garden off the ground (we are still waiting on action from the NHS for this). In the meantime, Eco Church kicked off again at the request of the group and we have now achieved Bronze award. We have many ideas and plans, starting with an ecumenical Climate Sunday Service in September. A group covering all areas of Eco church now meets monthly on zoom or in person to meet people from across York who are also working towards Eco Church. It is a thriving group. In so many ways we are all really quite tired and weary – this seems to be one of the few areas where the energy is. In terms of Local Pastor work – wherever the work involved building relationships, partnering with the community and bringing people together, that fits nicely within my role. The hours of reading, podcast listening, attending workshops and planting – that’s just because I love it and comes under my volunteering time. ## **Building Community** The IT workshop, while appreciated by those who came, has now run it’s course and space needs to be made to free up time for other things. The cinema night and games night was also well received by the church family, but very few folk in the community came. We may rethink putting these on. The Church also obtained funding to run ‘Peaced Together’ – workshops organised and run by a team of people (some from this Church) to support women on a 10 week course using the creative arts. My role is to act as chaplain (and to make tea!). Partnering with people in the community has also been encouraging and comes with the realisation that we do not have to do everything ourselves; let’s support others where they are doing great work. For example, we have been able to support the Haxby Foodshare through Christmas and Harvest collections and support for clubs in the summer. There is also excellent work with our community going on elsewhere in the church; this will be covered by other voices in this report. I am now part of a small group of community activity coordinators who keep each other informed and help each other out wherever possible. It’s very useful to be in contact with these people. ## **Working with staff and stewards** It has been a privilege and a joy to work with the other staff and stewards and church council as we try to HWMC Annual Report August 2023 navigate our way through the fog of uncertainty which is the future of the church we love. The previous report set out the challenges we face as a congregation; the world has changed beyond recognition over the past couple of decades, but noticeably so in the last few years. Today we face a challenge as a church: who are we as Christians and Methodists in todays world and how do we reach out to those in our community and to our world, to ‘be a beacon’ of God’s love? I am looking forward to exploring this with everyone The hope and prayer of the Church leadership is that we will learn and grow and discern the way forward as a Church. As always, I am blessed by the support and encouragement of the Church congregation. ## **Monday Monkeys** _-Lisa Shephard_ Monday Monkeys continues to happen every Monday during term time, from 10 -11.30am. We run totally on volunteers, 6 leaders and also a team of 8 refreshment servers who work in pairs on a rotating rota, one of which comes to vacuum throughout after sessions, we are all connected to Church. Our aim is to give children, aged 3 and under, a safe place to play alongside their peers while their parents or grandparents build relationships and receive support from local people. To enable this to happen we limit numbers to 30 families each week, unless it's Christmas or Easter when we use the Sanctuary space for singing and play so have additional space. ## **Pastoral Committee** - _Penny Dawson (Pastoral Secretary)_ **Purpose CPD SO 644** _To consider matters relating to Church membership To arrange training for membership_ _To recommend to the Church Council candidates for membership To make arrangements for services of confirmation To prepare a report on membership for the Church Council To encourage the practice of fellowship, through house groups and other groups To ensure the effectiveness of the work of pastoral visitors and house groups_ ## **Members** The Minister Local Pastor Pastoral Secretary Pastoral Visitors Home Group Representatives Cradle Roll Secretary and Visitors ## **Signs of God's work in the past year** The Pastoral committee take care of matters relating to church membership. We arrange membership training and recommend candidates to the Church Council. We report to the Church Council on pastoral matters at every meeting and keep them updated on pastoral movements. New people are welcomed into our church and every attempt is made to make them feel valued. We have several house groups who meet fortnightly and follow the same studies. As well as the studies some house groups keep in contact by WhatsApp and enjoy informal meetings such as barbecues or walks when partners and families are often invited to join in. Other groups, for example Sunday @ 2, Sunday @ 8 and Luncheon Club, use these methods and pastoral care is offered within all church led groups. As we have very few pastoral visitors, we have been looking at different ways to support the congregation. The team meets regularly to find solutions to this problem in a church the size of ours but it is an ongoing challenge. Coffee after both the Sunday and Wednesday services is well supported and a good opportunity to meet new people and chat informally. If you feel you would like to talk about any pastoral matters, please feel free to contact either Rory or Lorraine. HWMC Annual Report August 2023 ## **Sunday @ 8** Sunday @ 8 are a group of young at heart middle agers who meet on the second Sunday of the month either in each other's homes or the Mountain Room depending on the activity. We enjoy a mixed programme including speakers, activities and social events. Amongst the speakers we have enjoyed hearing from Judith Stodddart about her work as a Deacon and Emma Chester about her work as PA to the prison governor at Full Sutton prison. We've also enjoyed several walks, a treasure hunt around the Snickleways of York and a table games evening. Our annual day out, this year to Castle Howard, was very well attended. If you feel this group could be for you keep an eye on the notices and come and join us. You'll be assured of a warm welcome. **Finance report** Please Statement of Accounts as of 31 August 2022 **Finance & Property -** _Barbara Rattenbury (Secretary)_ ## **Purpose** _The responsibilities of the Committee are to advise the Church Council, as Managing Trustees, to ensure that the church acts in a proper manner as steward of all the financial resources entrusted to it and for the proper upkeep of the premises to ensure that they are well maintained and, in a condition, suitable for the needs of the work of the church._ _It also ensures that proper controls are in operation to ensure the safe control of all monies given to the church, and that all expenditure is authorised within the confines of the annual budget which it prepares for adoption by the Church Council._ _Annually it prepares a schedule of expenditure on maintenance, heating, lighting, etc, for incorporation within the annual budget._ _Health & Safety and Security are also within its remit, and it oversees the terms and conditions for to the use of the premises by groups and organisations._ ## **The work of God in the past year.** The Committee met 3 times during the year. - The independently examined accounts, which can be found elsewhere in the report. - Issues to do with the use of the building were dealt with as they arose. - A new Financial Support Group was formed to oversee the various aspects of the Church’s finances. The Committee would like to express sincere thanks to those who have helped to keep the premises warm and welcoming for everyone coming through our doors during the last year, particularly the new Finance Support Group (Martyn Holman, Wendy O’Callaghan, Helen Gray, David Holden, Anthony Gray and Peter Metcalf), Peter Metcalf (Chairman), Mike Whitworth (Health and Safety/Insurance), Sarah Tiffany (Lettings), Marianna Watson (Gift Aid), Helena Rigby (Envelopes). ## **Hopes and aspirations for the coming year.** Our aim is to continue to oversee the financial and property spheres of the life of the church to enable it’s people and those it serves to continue to grow in faith and love of Jesus Christ. ## **Safeguarding** _– Anthony Gray, Safeguarding Officer_ There is less Safeguarding activity following the Coronavirus pandemic. This is because some groups have now stopped meeting. The Church Safeguarding Policy, and guidelines for those working with Children, and/or Vulnerable Adults were approved by Church Council in January 2023. This is done on a yearly basis HWMC Annual Report August 2023 Some training courses, including advanced safeguarding were held in person and online. I have now completed my advanced safeguarding training. Childline posters are on display throughout the building. I have been working with the church Families worker and administrator on safeguarding issues, including new/renewal DBS checks. A shared database for all 3 people to access the information is being tried. HWMC Annual Report August 2023