Annual Report 

ANNUAL REPORT 2023

‘GROWING OUR MISSION AREA TOGETHER’

Questionnaire for churches

1. Please tell us about the highlights of your church’s year.  What has your church done that you are most proud of?  What has your church achieved?

Successful start up and continuation of the Community Choir. Extensive attendance midweek and at festival services.

2. Please tell us about the challenges or concerns your church faced.  What have you done / are you doing to find a solution?

Declining numbers and declining general enthusiasm.

3. What growth can you report?  Have you had new members join your congregation?  Have you had an increase or decrease in the number of weddings and baptisms?

Growth seen in Community Choir

4. Have you, do you, or are you planning to, run study courses?

No.

  5. What is your church doing to encourage and nurture young people and young families?

New, all-age services. Continued work within Church School.

6. What is your involvement within the local community and do you have, or are you planning, a community outreach programme?  What about local fundraising initiatives?

Community Choir

  7. What is your church’s vision for 2023?

To start the building maintenance and redevelopment process. To support and grow the Community Choir.