## **Borders Mission Circuit (22/13) Managing Trustees Report** ## **1[st] September 2020 – 31[st] August 2021** ## **Governance.** The Borders Mission Circuit operates under the governance of the Methodist Conference. Conference is regulated by the Deed of Union 1932 and the Methodist Church Act 1976. ## **Registration with the Charity Commission.** The Borders Mission Circuit has been registered with the Charity Commission since 1[st] April 2014 with the number 1156488. ## **Circuit Mission Statement.** Our calling is to demonstrate to others that the love of God is for all people. We will seek to do this in the following ways: - As Circuit, Churches, and Individuals we will be intentional about both making and growing followers of Jesus. - As a Circuit we will promote Christian worship of God by making worship relevant and inclusive through the power of the Holy Spirit. - As a Circuit we will help churches to think and work collaboratively – have ‘porous boundaries’ – and make best use of the skills of lay and ordained ministries, developing a more flexible outlook. This will help avoid the spreading of resources too thinly and allow us to invest in areas of potential growth and distinct need. - As a Circuit we will encourage churches to transform communities by breaking down economic, geographical and spiritual boundaries / borders and challenge injustice. - As Circuit, Churches and Individuals we will ensure the safety of all people within our churches. - As Circuit, Churches and Individuals we will use our God-given resources for the furtherance of the Kingdom and God’s glory. - As a Circuit we will be prayerful in all things, giving God all thanks and glory through Jesus Christ in the communion of the Holy Spirit as we look for the coming Kingdom. - As a Circuit we will encourage churches to provide opportunities for continuous learning, through: Bible study, fellowship groups, prayer meetings, quiet days and retreats. We will promote growth in both social and personal spirituality. ## **Nature and purpose.** Standing Order 500 of the Constitutional Discipline and Practice of the Methodist Church states that the circuit is the primary unit through which churches express their inter-connection in the Body of Christ for the purposes of mission, mutual encouragement and help. ## **Responsibilities.** The circuit provides ministerial oversight and pastoral care to its 20 congregations through: - Providing a team of 4 presbyteral ministers and one part-time diaconal minister and 1 lay workers. - 6 supernumerary presbyters 2 of whom have preached and helped with other tasks. - Providing lay preachers to lead worship. - Allocating financial and other resources. - Providing advice through its lay officers. - Providing training and other special events. - Maintaining 4 circuit manses. ## **Organisation.** The circuit is an umbrella organisation serving 20 congregations with 565 members and with an additional number on the community roll. One congregation is a Local Ecumenical Partnership between the Methodist and Church of England churches. The circuit meeting is responsible for the affairs of the circuit and the development of circuit policy. It exercises spiritual leadership and administrative efficiency and acts as a focal point for the working fellowship of the churches, overseeing their pastoral, training and evangelistic work. Currently 4 meetings are held each year when officers are appointed, accounts adopted, grant applications approved, reports on circuit work received, good news from the churches is shared and the business of the circuit taken forward. Between circuit meetings the circuit leadership team is responsible for the affairs of the circuit. It meets as required and consists of: Circuit Ministers: **Rev Robert Hurley, Rev Ann Anderson, Rev Nicola Briggs, Rev Peter Taylor, Deacon Samantha Taylor.** Circuit Stewards (who also hold responsibility for circuit finance): **Jill Renshaw, Joan Spray, Philip Slater, John Whitehead, Joanne Docherty, Sandra Burgess.** Circuit Administrator: **Patrick Dawson** ## **Trustees.** The members of the circuit meeting act as trustees of the circuit property. There are currently 75 trustees being the Circuit Ministers, the Circuit Stewards, the Circuit office holders and stewards, treasurers and representatives of its constituent congregations. The circuit administrator acted as secretary during this financial year. ## **Contact address.** Rev Robert Hurley 7 Chapel Close Blackwell Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 ## **Policies.** The circuit currently has policies in place with regards to safeguarding of children, young people and vulnerable adults, data protection and reserves. ## **Related parties.** The circuit forms part of the Nottingham and Derby District of the Methodist Church and is also accountable to the Methodist Conference. The circuit comprises the following list of churches: Alfreton Wesley Annesley Woodhouse Birchwood Clay Cross Central Crich Wesley Grassmoor Huthwaite Kirkby The Hill Kirkby Trinity Newton Old Tupton Skegby Pinxton Town Street Selston Stonebroom South Normanton Zion South Wingfield Swanwick Sutton New Cross Sutton St Johns ## **Outturn.** Over the year the circuit ran at a deficit of £73,415 Total assets currently stand at £337,000 ## **Income.** The circuit derives its income chiefly through the circuit assessment payments from local churches and the sale of property. ## **Reserves policy.** The circuit reserves policy is appended to this report. ## **Independent examiner.** Mr Peter Hallam Community Manufacturing Services & Training Ltd Snap Business Centre 34 High Street South Normanton Derbyshire DE55 2BP ## **Bank details.** Cooperative Bank Plc P.O.Box 12672 Harlow CM20 9QR ## **Review of activities September 2020 – August 2021.** On 1[st] September 2020 Rev Robert Hurley was appointed Superintendent of the Borders Mission Circuit. As lockdown’s have been eased Churches have reopened, ensuring compliance with social distancing and sanitising. However worship has continued in the form of Zoom services, weekly services circulated by email, post or by hand, and weekly messages from the Minister for those who are shielding or feel they are not ready to attend church. Pilsley and Westhouses Methodist Churches have applied to Cease to meet and this was agreed Safeguarding training continued throughout the circuit during the year. During the year Rev Nicola Briggs entered the ‘Stationing Process’ to determine if a re-invitation is sought and/or offered. Nicola decided not to seek a re-invitation so the Circuit is seeking a replacement from 2023. The process will be completed in the next Connexional Year. Deacon Samantha Taylor requested to curtail her appointment in the Circuit with effect from 31[st] August 2021. This was agreed ## **Future Plans.** The circuit vision group will continue their work of enabling the circuit and churches to reflect on their mission. ## **Approved by the Circuit Leadership Team on 1[st] June 2022 and signed on their behalf by Reverend Robert Hurley (Superintendent Minister of the Borders Mission Circuit).** _**Please note, signatures removed in accordance with GDPR requirements to protect against identity theft. 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