Annual Report
Each year in the Spring, we produce an annual report that looks at some of the highlights and achievements of the previous year. For recent reports please click here.
Highlights for 2020
Presented our vision for a new building for St Mary’s to the community
Received a grant from local councillor Paul Bennet
Provided online services from Palm Sunday until Advent
Delivered new sheets and prayer material to those unable to join online services
Met socially online for quizzes
Provided weekly Sunday School packs until the summer break
Resumed in person services on July 5th
Celebrated Joyce’s 100th birthday with a service of Holy Communion outside her bungalow
Distributed 40 Christmas craft packs to children from Great Malvern Primary school
Received a grant from Malvern Town Council for new toys for Pickersleigh Bears.
Submitted an application for MHDC local authority discretionary Covid grant scheme
Went carol singing outside Joyce and Doreen’s houses
AnnualReport2020.pdfAnnualReport2019.pdfHighlights for 2019
• Joined in with the Parish Giving Scheme
• Repaired damage to the church building
• Saw the start of St Mary’s participation in the Calling Young Disciples project
• Received grants from the Diocese for a Children and Families Worker and a Communications Officer
• Received a grant from Worcester Diocesan Mothers’ Union for an outing for local families
• Saw the first children’s summer holiday club at St Mary’s
• Had a family summer trip to Cattle Country in Gloucestershire
• Was used as a case study by the Church of England for the use of WiFi in churches
• Improved its environmental credentials by switching to LED lighting in the hall and the chancel
• Submitted its first grant applications for the new building project
Highlights for 2018
Celebrated the 60th anniversary of our church.
Worked with Herlig Marles architects to develop our vision for a reordered building.
Had classes from Great Malvern Primary School visit to learn about churches, Christmas and Easter.
Had a church weekend away to Lee Abbey
Supported Claire Charley as she began training to become a Pastoral Worker under the Diocesan Authorised Lay Minister scheme.
Appointed a children and families worker, Sarah McCarten-Williams, who then began work in November.
Agreed to participate in the Diocesan “Calling Young Disciples” project.
Agreed to participate in the Parish Giving Scheme.
Partnered with Fortis Living and local councillors to run a “Make Lunch” event during a half-term holiday
AnnualReport2018.pdf