an CLOGHER CONGREGATION OF THE PRESBYfERIAN CHURCH IN IRELAND TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT The Trustees present their Annual Report and Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2022 including a Statement of Assets and Liabilities as at that date. REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DEfAILS Clogher congregation of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland 97 Fintona Road, Clogher, Co Tyrone, BT76 OUR Registered Charity in Northern Ireland {NIC105571) CHARITY TRUSTEES The Charity Trustees who served during the year or who were trustees at the date of this report were". Rev Edwin Frazer Mr David Boyd Mr Alan Beatty Mr John Smith Mr Brian Fegan Mr Adrian Gervais PRINCIPAL OFFICE BEARERS M inister: Clerk of Session: Treasurer: Rev Edwin Frazer Mr David Boyd Mr Clive Watt INDEPENDENT EXAMINER Jonathan Ruddell (for Ruddell & Company) 16 Church Street, Dungannon, Co Tyrone, BT716AB BANKERS Ulster Bank 14 High Street, Omagh, Co Tyrone, BT78 IBJ SOLICITORS Mcconnell & Fyffe 21 Church Street, Omagh, Co Tyrone, BT78 IDG
an CLOGHER CONGREGATION OF THE PRESBYfERIAN CHURCH IN IRELAND TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT (cont'd) STRucfuRE AND MANAGEMENT The Kirk Session The charity trustees of the congregation are the members of its Kirk Session. Under the congregation's governing document, The Code, the book of the constitution and government of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland, the Kirk Session seeks to watch over and promote the spiritual interest of the congregation and of persons not connected with any congregation who are within its bounds. It ensures pastoral care is in place in the congregation and seeks to further the contribution of the Church to Christian witness and service in the local community. The Kirk Session has delegated to its Congregational Committee the temporal affairs of the congregation including administering all funds and property belonging to the congregation. Members of the Kirk Session are ex-officio members of the Congregational Committee. The Kirk Session consists of the ordained minister and the ruling elders of the congregation. All mernbers are entitled to propose, speak and exercise equal votes at meetings, except that the Moderator, the minister in active duty in the congregation, has no deliberative but only a casting vote. Stated meetings of the Kirk Session are held at least twice in each year or as appropriate. To be chosen for the office of the eldership in the congregation a person rnust be a voting member and a regular attendant at its ordinances. The selection of those proposed to be called to the office can be either by the congregation or by the Kirk Session. Members are elected if they obtain two-thirds of those who vote. Presbytery Under the Presbyterian Church in Ireland form of governance the corporate oversight of a congregation is the responsibility of a Presbytery which superintends generally the spiritual and temporal affairs of the congregations assigned to it by the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland. Clogher congregation of the Presbyterian Church has been assigned to the Omagh Presbytery of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland. The membership of the Presbytery consists mainly of the active ministers of congregations assigned to it by the General Assembly, ministers who have retired from active duty and an elder appointed by the Kirk Session of the congregation.
an CLOGHER CONGREGATION OF THE PRESBYfERIAN CHURCH IN IRELAND TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT (Convd) The General Assembly The General Assembly is the supreme court of the Church, representing in one body the whole Church and acting as its supreme legislative, administration and judicial authority, in dealing with all matters brought before it. The General Assembly is normally constituted during the first week in June for worship and to conduct its business. At the end of business it is dissolved. The membership of the General Assembly consists mainly of the active ministers of each congregation, retired ministers and a representative elder appointed by the Kirk Session of each congregation. DESCRIPTION AND PURPOSE The charitable purpose of the congregation is the advancement of the Christian faith. Clogher congregation of the Presbyterian Church is a congregation of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland. The Presbyterian Church in Ireland, as a Reformed Church within the wider body of Christ, is grounded in the Scriptures, and exists to love and honour God through faith in His Son and by the power of His Spirit, and to enable her members to play their part in fulfilling God's mi55ion to our world. The congregation's mission purpose is by the grace of God, to help people of all ages become fully devoted followers of Jesus Christ. Our vision is, by the grace of God, to be an inclusive, welcoming community of Christ'5 people of all ages, which: is increasingly characterised by love for God, and love and concern for others; is committed to the historic Christian gospel as revealed in the Bible; is relevant to people of this time and place. The congregation aims to live out its Mission and Vision as a family of God's people by being: A Covenant Community: where our relationships are rooted in the promises of God by living faithfully toward him and toward one another. An intergenerational Community: where adults intentionally take the lead to engage with, encourage and nurture younger members to maturity in Christ. An Outward looking Community: where we want the blessings of God that belong to us in the gospel to become blessings for others beyond the bounds of our community. As a congregation of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland, we believe that the Bible is the supreme authority over all we do, and that the Westminster Confession of Faith, along with the Larger and Shorter Catechisms set out what we understand the Bible teaches on key matters of Christian faith and practice.
an CLOGHER CONGREGATION OF THE PRESBYfERIAN CHURCH IN IRELAND TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT {conVd) ACTIVITIES AND OBJECTIVES The congregation meets for worship every Sunday and visitors are welcome to join. The Sacrament of the Lord's Supper is observed on several occasions during the year and all those who have been baptised and who have made a profession of faith in the Lord Jesus Christ are admitted to the Lord's Supper. The congregation holds regular bible study meetings and has a wide range of organisations including: Crèche / Sunday School / Bible Class. PW (Presbyterian Women). Youth Fellowship, joint with Glenhoy PC. Mid-week. Joint Youth Club with Glenhoy PC. Joint Youth Service with Glenhoy PC for young people in their teens and twenties called Beacon. Joint Senior Citizen's Club with Glenhoy PC called T&3. As a congregation we also facilitate 1st Clogher Girl Guides and I Clogher Brownies. st ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE Worship and prayer The congregation normally meets for worship each Sunday at 12:15pm. During the week the Bible Study provides an opportunity for members to meet together for fellowship, to study the scriptures and for a time of prayer. As well as our regular services during the year we acknowledged God's gift of new life at 2 Sacrament of Bapt15ms, gave thanks for faithful services and sought to comfort those who had been bereaved during the year. We conducted 2 marriage services in 2022. At 31 December 2022 there were 97 communicant members and 89 families connected with the congregation. The average weekly attendance at morning worship was 72. Pastoral care Members of the congregation who are unable to attend church due to sickness or age are visited on a regular basis by the minister or elders.
an CLOGHER CONGREGATION OF THE PRESBYfERIAN CHURCH IN IRELAND TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT (cont'd) Mission and outreach At a local level the congregation has a focus on the surrounding, very rural area, which is farming orientated and to the local village of Clogher. Our vision is for outreach to those in this community, through casual contact but also in other ways. With the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions and a gradual return to normality, only one outreach event was held in the last quarter of 2022. Through Sunday School, Bible Class, Youth Fellowship and the other Youth Organisations we seek to disciple those within our congregation and also those within the wider community who join these groups. As a congregation we support a variety of mission5 through the annual United Appeal. Beyond that we provide financial and prayerful support to a number of other charitable groups. In 2022 these were Presbyterian Children's Society, Moderator's Appeal, World Development Appeal, Royal British Legion, SASRA, Tearfund, CEF, Wycliff Bible Translators, Belfast City Mission and Barnabas Fund. The congregation supports the United Appeal for Mission which is a central fund of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland. This fund enables congregations to support the wider mission of the denomination and to do mission and outreach on a denominational basis beyond what the congregation could do on its own. The United Appeal Fund provides financial support for mission personnel at home and overseas, assists congregations with the deployment of locally based staff, enables church planting, provides grant support for the upkeep of church premises, assist with the running costs of Union Theological College, the Church's training college for ministry students, and financially supports congregations in the areas of worship, discipleship, global mission, outreach, leadership and pastoral care. The congregation a150 contributes to the denominations Sunday School project and any other special appeals. Presbytery The congregation was represented at the regLJlar meetings of Presbytery by our minister and / or one of the elders. This provides an important link between the congregations and the wider structures of the church.
an CLOGHER CONGREGATION OF THE PRESBYfERIAN CHURCH IN IRELAND TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT (cont'd) General Assembly The minister and one of our elders were nominated to attend the meeting of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland held in Assembly Buildings, Belfast, in June. Property During 2022 the following repair/maintenance tasks were carried out.. A new oil fired boiler was installed in the Sexton's house. The heating system in the church was repaired. - The exterior of the church was painted. Organisations Crèche Crèche facilities for 0 - 4 year olds are provided every Sunday apart from one or two Sundays each year when there are family focused services. Childcare and play facilities are provided by members of the congregation, thus enabling parents to attend Sunday Morning Worship. Sunday School and Bible Class Sunday School and Bible Class meet from 11:00am to Noon each Sunday except during holiday periods. Average attendance during the year was approximately 25. After a short opening session when all children and teachers join together in praise the children break off into their respective classe5 according to their age groups. Each June a Sunday School/Family day-trip takes place and our annual Children's Day Service is held with every child in the Sunday School taking part. -pw The PW meet each month from September to April with an average attendance of 20. A varied programme is provided by visiting speakers who give an insight to issues that range from local to international, from social need to spiritual need. Youth Fellowship The members of the Youth Fellowship met approximately every 2 weeks from September to May. Some meetings took place in The Loft, our dedicated Youth Fellowship space, on Sunday evenings with a guest speaker. Other meetings and some social activities take place on Frida¢s and Saturday's in difference locations around the local area. In September a Youth Fellowship Service with a visiting speaker is also held, as a combined service for both congregations.
an CLOGHER CONGREGATION OF THE PRESBYfERIAN CHURCH IN IRELAND TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT (cont'd) - Youth Club Youth Club meets on the I, and 3rd Friday of each month, unless otherwise stated, in Clogher PC Church Hall. The Youth Club is open to children of both Clogher and Glenhoy congregations and the wider community in the age category of Pl to P7 school years. Clogher currently has 16 children attending and 6 young adults participating as leaders. The programme includes activities such as games, craft, tuck shop and bible based teaching. Average attendance is 35 to 40 with approximately 50Yo of those being children not connected to either Clogher and Glenhoy. - Beacon Beacon meets on the I Sunday of each month, unless otherwise stated, in Glenhoy PC. It Is open to young people, in their teens and twenties, from both congregations and the wider community. It aims to provide worship, teaching, food and fellowship for all who attend. Beacon only had one meeting in October 2022, a fuller programme has been developed for 2023. st -T&3 T&3 meets on the 3rd Thursday of each month, unless otherwise stated, Clogher PC Church Hall. It is open to senior citizens from both congregations and the wider community. The programme includes activities such as a topical talk and craft. Attendees also enjoy fellowship and refreshments. I Clogher Girl Guides Girls normally take part in the District Thinking Day Service and in the local Remembrance Day Service in November. Attendance each week averages 18119 with girls working towards proficiency badges and on various craft project5. st I Clogher Brownies Brownies met each Thursday from October to May with an average attendance of 22. A varied programme was followed including games, crafts and working for proficiency badges. Girls also take part in the Remembrance Day Service and in the District Thinking Day Service. Mid-week The Mid-week meets each Wednesday evening except during holiday periods. A time spent in study of a passage of Scripture is followed by a time of prayer for members of the congregation and of the wider community. Mission partners and world situations are also remembered. The Mid-week also provides financial support to a number of missionaries.
an CLOGHER CONGREGATION OF THE PRESBYfERIAN CHURCH IN IRELAND TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT (cont'd) Volunteers The Trustees wish to acknowledge their deep appreciation of those who give freely of their time by serving on committees and helping with organisations and other church activities. PUBLIC BENEFIT STATEMENT The Presbyterian Church in Ireland meets the public benefit requirement by providing benefit to its members and the general public by making known the Christian Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ, through the advancement of religion. The direct benefits which flow from the purposes of the Church include the gaining of an understanding in Christian beliefs as set out in the Bible and in the Church's subordinate standards {the Westminster Confession of Faith and the Shorter and Larger Catechisms) leading to spiritual and moral development and opportunities for response to Bible teaching. In turn, this framework leads to practical expressions of Christian beliefs and standards in the local community such as through the care of those in need {including the sick, disabled and bereavedl. Generally the above benefits are delivered locally by congregations and their members, or are facilitated through presbyteries or are organised and delivered centrally. Local delivery is facilitated by central resources in almost all cases. Public access is made known through the use of notice boards, printed material, press advertisement, websites, and Social media or in other ways. The benefits are demonstrated through regular evaluation of the services and informal and ad-hoc feedback from members, their families, and members of the public. The purpose does not lead to harm. The only private benefit flowing from our purpose is related to Ministers, Missionaries, Deaconesses, Irish Mission workers and Lay Agents who receive benefits as a result of their holding office or employment. However, this is incidental and necessary in order to further our charitable purpose. There are no other private benefits. The beneficiaries of this purpose are members, their families, other individuals that the Presbyterian Church in Ireland is in direct and ind irect contact with, the community in which pastoral services are provided and other communities throughout Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland, and worldwide which benefit from our engagement with and Support for both Christian and other secular organisations, charities and individual members of the public. The Kirk Session has had regard to the Charity Commissions Public benefit requirement statutory guidance.
an CLOGHER CONGREGATION OF THE PRESBYfERIAN CHURCH IN IRELAND TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT {conVd) FINANCIAL REVIEW The congregation's main source of income is members, contributions through the Weekly Freewill Offering. There were 133 contributors during the year {2021: 1351 donating a total of £43,226 {2021'. £42,789). Total income of the congregation during the year was £89,312 compared to £84,102 in the previous year. Total expenditure increased from £69,171 to £82,368 this due to additional repairs and maintenance carried out. STATEMENT OF TRUSTEE RESPONSIBILITIES The Trustees are responsible for preparing the annual report and the financial statements of the congregation in accordance with applicable law and generally accepted accounting practice. As the congregation's total income does not exceed £250,000, the Trustees have elected under Section 64(31 of the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008 to prepare a receipts and payment account and a statement of assets and liabilities. The Trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are suff icient to show and explain the congregation's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time its financial position. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the congregation and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. 3 J.!J.. 2023 Approved by the Kirk Session at a meeting on ..... and signed on its behalf by: Rev Edwin Frazer Mr David Boyd Date: 3 f_l 202S Date: S i_l 2oZS 10