I&>s i éc QEPO The Church of St Cedma, Larne and Inver Parish, Larne References and adminlstratlve detai15 Charity Name: The Church of St Cedma, Larne and Inver Parlsh, Larne ILarnelLarne & Inver and Glynn & Raloo/ St Cedma, Larne/Connor/ Church of Ireland Charity Registration Number: NIC 102657 Contact Address.. The Parish Office Church Road Larne BT40 3EU Trustees (Select Vestry) Rev David Lockhart, Anne Marcus, John Brownlees, Henry Carter, Eleanor Ellison. Norma Nixon, George Thompson, Jacqueline MacFadyen, Eleanor Mcseveney, David Millar, James King Snr, James King. Caroline Hughes, Carolyn Wilkinson, Brian Browne, Paula Hayes and Barbara Williamson. Prlnclpal Offlce bearers/parlsh team Clergy.. Reverend David Lockhart Curate: Reverend Heather Dowey-cooke Ipart-time) Honorary Secretary: Honorary Treasurer- Church Wardens.. Glebe Wardens: Chief Recorder.. Organist- Deputy: Sextoness.. Caretaker.. Mrs A Marcus Mr J Brownlees Mrs J MacFadyen & Mr H Carter MrGThompson & Mr D Millar Mr J Brownlees Dr M McKinty Mrs N Nixon Mrs S Nixon Mrj Simms Independent Examiner MBS Chartered Accountants 3 Hi8h Street LARNE BT40 IJN Bankers Danske Bank Donegal Square West BELFAST BTI 6JS
Trustees, Annual Reportfor the year ended 31 December 2023 Thetrustees presentthe annual report and accounts forst Cedma's Church for theyear ended 31 December 2023. PURPOSES". la. The expression of the precepts of the Christian religion through engagement with the General Public, and in particular with the disadvantaged, the sick, elderly and the young. Ib. Enjoyment of Public Worship, the 8iving and receiving of Pastoral Ministry, improved understandin8 of the values relating to civil engagernent, community cohesion and providing a bridge between diverse groups, improved educational outcomes through the Church'5 ministry of Teaching. 2a. Provision of archive records, public enjoyment of cultural and historic buildin85 and artefacts, appreciation of longstanding Christian Heritage. 8ENEFICIARIES: The activities of St Cedma's Parish are offered for the benefit of the entire population of the town of Larne and Its surrounding areas, including some 1,200 individuals1460 households) who have a direct association with the parish of Larne and Inver. AcfiviTIES AND ACHIEVEMENTS IN 2023 Over a twelve-month period, 2 worship services were held on most Sundays.There is a wide range ofa8es drawn from across the full ran8e of social and economic backgrounds In the Larne comrnunity. Sunday Services provide the opportunity for emotional, moral and community cohesion and development for all participants through involvement in the shared cr055 generational activlty of Sunday worship and interpersonal interaction at the coffee time offered after mornin8 worship. A children's ministry Bubble Church is held on Sunday afternoon once a month. During the year the clergy continued to hold funerals. Every funeral service involves intensive connection not only with the immediate family, but also with all those from across the community who knew and valued the person who has died. While preparing for arsd conductin8 a funeral, emotional, pastoral and spiritual support Is given to those most directly affected. However, that speclflc support continues to be offered for months, and even years after the date of the funeral. In the vital area of funeral provislon and ongoing support, the emotional. psychological, Spiritual and community aspects of death and bereavement are met to ensure health and wellbein8 is restored to individuals of this community who experience bereavement. Durlng the year, Baptisms and wedding5 were conducted at St Cedma's Church. Each of these occasions introduces a wide cross-section of the public to the community life, and si8nificant heritage of the grade B+ Listed St Cedma's Church (built in 13501. Through community and value-based celebration, lon8 term family and community cohesion is enhanced. Through the past year the parish has provided opportunities for community, educational and emotional development through a range of activities. These include; Rainbows and Brownies drawn from across 311 areas of the Larne Community. Educational, social and emotional development is enhanced through structured and informal activities, supervised by a dedicated volunteer team of trained teenage and adult leader5. The Piecemakers group meet regularly and use their talents to produce beautiful hand-stitched quilts. These are exhibited to enhance the church during the festivals of Christmas and Easter as well as other exhibitions in the area. The "Inver Art Group" meets weekly and provides a learning and skills-based activity to enhance the Social and life skills of a group lar8ely composed of the recently retired. In this way new skills are developed or enhanced through peer group. and externally tutored sessions and preparation for an annual exhibition of work. The St. Cedma's Indoor bowlers meet regularly in Inver Hall and compete with other local groups.
The hall is used regularly by outside organisations including choirs, weight loss and welfare groups. The "Gardening and Grounds Group" is also a group of Ilargelyl men, drawn together by a desire to maintain the historic grounds and graveyard of St Cedma's church, and other parish properties, through volunteerin8 their time and energies. In addition to the benefit of Maintaining the historic 8raveyard to a high standard, the sharing of skills and mutual support has enhanced personal wellbein& team spirit and fitness among a group of working and retired men. Member5 of St Cedma's Parish are actively involved as volunteers in the Larne Foodbank programme. This has enhanced an awareness of social needs and deprivation across the Larne population and has also provided for participants an opportunity to make a positive community difference by providin8 physical resources and emotional support to those in greatest need. This Review can give only a snapshot of some of the activities and benefits of the shared community Ilfe of the parish of St Cedma's Larne across the twelve-month period under consideration. HARM There is no harm arising from the purposes described. PRIVATE BENEFIT Any private benefit arisln8 Out of the fulfilment of Christian mlnistry or to lay staff 15 essential to the fulfilment of the purpose of the advancement of reli8ion. No trustee receives remuneration, reward or any other private benefSt for carrylng out their Trustee responsibility. D Lockhart Rector Date.. 0102*