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St Andrew’s ChurchGorleston “To know Jesus better and
to make Him better known”
Parish Profile
Here at St Andrew’s Gorleston, we have been praying for you for some time and trust you will come for a visit. As you read through this profile we hope you will gain a good idea about who we are and what we do. We like to describe ourselves as being an open and friendly Anglican Church which is both evangelical and gently charismatic in style. We passionately believe in our mission statement: ‘To know Jesus better, to make Him better known’ and aim to make this the central motivation for all we do.
Thank you for taking the time to consider becoming our vicar...
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Contents
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Local information 4Church History 6Our Church 7What our congregation says about our church 8St Andrew’s in numbers 9What our congregation want in a vicar 10What our children say about the new vicar 11Leadership team profile 13Our support staff and Identity 15Our pattern of worship 16Our prayer life 17Children and young people 18Life groups 19Community and social 20Links with other churches 21Strengths, challenges and opportunities 22Finance 23Facilities 24
Gorleston, or Gorleston-on-Sea as it is
sometimes known (a legacy of the railway), is
part of the borough of Great Yarmouth but
with its own and very proud sense of identity.
It is also eight miles from the Suffolk town of
Lowestoft.
Gorleston has a beautiful long sandy beach
and an increasing number of cafés and
restaurants, which has recently earned it the
title of ‘Like Southwold with a much better
beach’ (for those familiar with that attractive
Suffolk town some 20 miles away!).
Gorleston has its own riverside and pier as
well as an Edwardian theatre which hosts a
range of events throughout the year.
Within Gorleston and neighbouring Great
Yarmouth and Lowestoft, are a wide
range of shops and amenities, including
sports facilities, theatres, an award
winning arts centre, world famous
indoor circus, pubs, restaurants and
cinemas.
Within the cathedral city of
Norwich (25 miles away) there
are superb shopping malls and an
excellent regional theatre. The whole
area is steeped in historical sites
and excellent museums, with
the Black Beauty writer Anna
Sewell being born in Great
Yarmouth and Lord Nelson
having made visits to the port,
where he received the freedom
of the borough and had a monument
column built in his memory before the
similar one in London.
Premier league football can be
watched at the recently promoted
Norwich City’s Carrow Road
football ground.
As well as the delights on offer from a
seaside resort, the Norfolk Broads are
on the doorstep and the spectacular
North Norfolk coast only a short
drive away.
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LOCAL INFORMATION
Our parish has two infant, junior, primary and
high schools. East Norfolk 6th Form College,
one of the top colleges in the country, serving
students from around the region, is also just
five minutes’ walk away.
There are additional schools in the adjoining
Parish of St. Mary Magdalene and St. Mary’s
Southtown, an area which also has Great
Yarmouth College. The
University of East Anglia
is in Norwich, which
also has a medical and
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nursing school linked to the James Paget
University Hospital in Gorleston.
Tourism still plays an important role in the
employment opportunities for our parish,
together with the hospital and the offshore
industry. Despite this, unemployment can be
as seasonally high as 15%. However, with the
recent construction of the Outer Harbour
in Great Yarmouth it is
hoped that much needed
regeneration will be brought
to the region.
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There is no doubt that a Church has stood on the little green eminence above the
High Street and the harbour of Gorleston for over 1,000 years, and it may well be
that St. Felix, Bishop of Dunwich, erected a small wooden Church here in the 7th
Century.
There are, however, rubble foundations left below the pillars of the present
building which are the only remains of the Church that existed in the 10th Century.
The present Church is the product of three medieval centuries of building, (the
13th, 14th and 15th) and the flint tower, with its 127 steps climbing to a height of 90
feet, was begun soon after the reign of Henry II. The base of the tower, with a fine
arch opening to the nave, is 13th Century and the rest of it dates from the 15th
Century. In both ancient and modern times it has served as a watch tower and is
still a good landmark for ships entering the harbour.
Some 60 years ago the tower was restored as a memorial to Gorleston
Lifeboatmen who lost their lives at sea.
The great arcades running the length of the Church are chiefly 14th Century
and it may be noticed that the capital from which the north arch of the Chancel
springs is carved with oak leaves and acorns - the only one so treated in the
Church.
The Church fell into a very bad state in the early part of the 19th Century, but in
1872 a complete restoration was undertaken. The thatch on the roof was replaced
by tiles.
The north wall of the Church was entirely rebuilt as was the South Porch. Some
years later the Norman Altar stone was discovered beneath the sanctuary and
restored to its original position.
CHURCH HISTORY
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n Worship in Spirit and in Truth, enabling an encounter with the Living God for everyone.
n Strengthen personal faith, stimulated and supported by Biblical understanding.
n Deepen fellowship and unity one with another.
n Connect with all in our varied community, through worship that is relevant, spiritually inspiring and flexible.
n Reach out with the love of Christ to those who are lost without him.
n Encourage people to develop their spiritual gifts.
PAINTING: HELEN POINTER
OUR VISION
OUR MISSION
”“ To know Jesus better and to make Him better known
OUR CHURCH
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HOW OUR CONGREGATION DESCRIBES OUR CHURCH
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THEY SAID. . .
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182
people
20PCCmembersincludingex officio
14weddingsin 2014
30funerals in the church in 2014
168aver
age
Sunday attendance
9915baptisms in 2014
5 confirmationsin 2015
77funerals at thecrematoriumin 2014
the age of ouroldest member
on the electoral role
ST ANDREW’S IN NUMBERS
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We asked our congregation . . .
OUR VICAR
What do we want our vicar to be like?n A Bible-believer with an abiding love for God.
n Charismatic and visionary.
n Pastoral.
n A strong leader who can inspire and manage
change.
n A good communicator.
n Have inclusive leadership skills.
n Have a heart for Mission.
n Be a good listener.
n Have the ability to unify the Church.
n Have the ability to take on different forms of
worship.
n Willingness to develop new ideas eg fresh
expressions.
n Approachable.
What can we offer our new vicar?n Prayer and support from an active Ministry Team.
n Administrative support from church secretary and
administrator.
n A warm and friendly congregation, keen to
participate.
n Exciting opportunities for development and growth.
n Creative individuals with enthusiasm and vision,
eager for leadership.
n A beautiful refurbished church building.
n Plans underway to improve our Chapter House.
n Church finances that are well-managed and
secure.
n A spacious modern Vicarage, near to the church.
n An active sea-side town, rich in potential for
mission.
n A varied group of Christians, excited about their
faith and the future of our church.
OUR VICAR
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I would like our new vicar to . . . ...include lots of children.
...besupportive.
...support Norwich City.
...have a partner who’ll help at
Sunday School (HOJ - Hooked
on Jesus).
...be caring, kind and
funny.
...have a senseof humour.
...be a she.
...be child-friendly and supply
biscuits.
...be a family man with children.
...be able to sing & read
stories.
VIEWS FROM OUR YOUNG PEOPLE
The views reflected in the children’s comments do not necessarily reflect the priorities of the parish reps, for example, we would be willing to consider someone who does not support Norwich City.
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I would like our new vicar to . . .
...be omnibenevolent.
...make Youth Group for everyone so I
can ask my friends to come.
...have good ideas for
Sunday School (HOJ).
...enjoy messy church.
...like food and music and be good at
decorating the HOJ room.
...be supportive of both the church and
young people’s groups.
...come to Youth Group, Messy Church, Cafe Church as an
essential.
VIEWS FROM OUR YOUNG PEOPLE
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LEADERSHIP TEAM PROFILE
Mike Cassidy
My family and I have
worshipped at St Andrew’s
since 1983. I was confirmed
in 1985, and have grown in
faith ever since then.
I have served as a church warden since
2007. I have been an authorised worship
assistant since 2013. I aim to apply myself
with prayer and dilligence to the post and
to act carefully in co-operation with the
ministry team and with the PCC. I try to
weigh up all matters in a balanced manner.
Above all I ensure that I am guided by
Father, Son and Holy Spirit and the
unswerving belief in their working in
perfect harmony.
I have been priviledged to
serve St Andrew’s as church
warden for many years with
special repsonsibility for the
buildings.
I have been on the leadership team most
of that time. I am married to Ann and we
have two married sons and four
grandchildren.
We have been foster parents for more
than 20 years, mainly for teenagers.
My spare time is spent gardening, watching
sport, mainly football, listening to modern
Jazz and classical music. My favourite
programme is News-night.
Brian Humphrey
I’ve been a member of
St Andrew’s with my wife Jill for
about 30 years but after
retiring as a technical manager
in food production I felt the call to priestly
ministry in my late 50s and have served as
an ordained local minister for the past
decade, more recently under the bishops
PTO scheme.
I love to see people released into their
gifting and am particularly involved in
developing healing prayer ministry. I also
enjoy maintaining good relationships and
working and praying together with other
churches in our community.
Dan Waite
I lead the Cliff Park Community
Church in South Gorleston
which was set up as a
partnership by St Andrew’s
and Gorleston Baptist Church
in December 1999.
It has a congregation of more than 100
and a range of children and young
people’s work. I’m a former senior London
advertising manager who was converted
through the work of Holy Trinity Brompton
and the Alpha course.
I was a curate in Ipswich before moving
to Gorleston in September 1993.
I’m married to Sarah who runs the CPCC
pastoral care team and we have three
teenage children. I assist at St Andrew’s.
Mike Simm
I retired to Gorleston with my
wife Caroline in July 2013 after
31 years in full-time parish
ministry.
We have enormously appreciated being
part of the St. Andrew’s family and being
involved in its life and ministry.
I also lead worship and preach in other
churches in the area.
John Kinchin-Smith
Hi, I am Beverly Brown and I
have worshipped at St Andrew’s
for the last 15 years or so.
I have always loved the local area and am
married with three grown up daughters.
I would love to see St Andrew’s as the ‘hub’
of our community.
What I particularly love about our church is
the variety of worship styles and the
diversity of the folk that worship there. I am
on the PCC and ministry team and help out
with Messy Church and Cafe Church.
Beverley Brown
(Ministry Support)
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LEADERSHIP TEAM PROFILE
A Christian for many years, I
retired from work in building
control in 2007.
I was preaching and in church
leadership since the 1970s Becoming an
Anglican in 1986, I was licenced as a Lay
minister in 1995.
My wife and I rejoined St Andrew’s at
Easter 2014 and since then was asked
onto the ministry team.
I am in the worship band and also involved
with Cafe Church, leading singing and
sometimes taking part in drama.
The cakes are really good. I am also part
of the prayer ministry team.
Melvyn Reid
I have been licensed as a Lay
Minister for just over 25 years.
My ministry includes leading
services and preaching, but
my main area of service has been working
with the bereaved and conducting funeral
services.
I am also a Chaplin at our local hospital,
which involves visiting patients and
conducting services.
My hobbies are knitting, music (I play in a
local brass band), doing puzzles and
spending time with my family.
Pat KaneHi, I am Wendy, God’s servant
and a Lay Minister for 17 years.
I’m married to Brian who plays
in the worship band.
I have a heart for mission and evangelism
and a passion for preaching. I am actively
involved with many areas of church life.
My husband and I are voluntary youth
workers with identity and volunteers with
YMCA.
A large part of my ministry is taking funerals
and I am a Chaplin at the local hospital.
I love contemporary Christian worship
music, art and craft making, gardening,
walking and living by the seaside.
Wendy Bircham
After retiring from full-time
employment I have just
completed my training as a
Lay Minister.
I am also a musician who loves to lead
worship, play keyboard and sing.
I am trained on Christian counselling and
pastoral care as well as being part of the
prayer ministry team.
I am married to Robin who supports the
band by manning the PA.
Mary IvesI am passionately committed to
growing the church through
outreach to young families.
A retired primary headteacher,
I joined St Andrew’s two years ago and was
commissioned as AWA in September 2014,
having completed Worship4Today
leadership training in the Diocese of
Winchester in 2013.
I have a particular interest in developing
all-age worship, especially Messy Church
and Café Church where I lead worship on a
regular basis. I am married to Jem Bowden
(Church Treasurer), and between us we
have 6 grown-up children and 8
grandchildren. Life is never dull!
Janet Bowden (AWA)
I am married to Stephen. I was
appointed as an authorised
worship assistant in May 2015
with a remit of leading ad hoc
services, for example Taize.
I also lead worship at the 11am
service as part of the worship band.
I have a deep interest in all types and
styles of worship.
I am interested in gardening, swimming and
anything to do with Doctor Who.
Stephanie Gostick (AWA)
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Identity Youth Project was set up in 2012, and grew from the East Norfolk Youth for Christ Unite Project.
The aim was to establish an independent youth ministry for Gorleston and this was achieved with the close partnership of four churches – St Andrew’s, Cliff Park Community, St Mary Magdalene and Magdalene Way Methodist – together with a representative group of trustees.
The scheme is supported financially by the churches, individuals and other sources.
Mark Crawford started working for identity in June 2014. He is supported by an intern, Suzanne Coldham, who began work in September.
Through all the activities the aim is to provide a welcoming and relaxed atmosphere where young people can come as they are, and discover the life transforming power of God. The desire is to make Jesus known and show that the Christian faith is relevant to everyone, everywhere.
There are a number of weekly, bi-weekly and monthly activities and groups for young people. Two of these are currently based at St Andrew’s. Fusion is a young people’s group for those aged between 10 and 14 years old. The House is a drop-in specifically for the nearby East Norfolk Sixth Form college students. There is also outreach work to the skateboard park near the church.
Other possibilities are opening up, including working with young people in local junior and high schools, giving them training in budgeting and financial awareness using Christians against poverty schemes.
Mark has served in a number of full-time youth ministry roles since 2003.Alongside his role in Gorleston, he works freelance as a mentor andstudent worker, supporting young Christians as they journey with Jesusthrough school, college and university. He attends St Andrew’s and is one of the team of preachers.
MARK CRAWFORDIdentity
Jeff Leak is the administrator and Diane Ward is secretary andthey staff the church office Monday – Friday, 9am-1pm.
Their role is:n Responding to general public/church members enquiries/bookings for church/chapter house/ordering stock. n Preparatory administration for ministry team including preparation of service sheets/easy worship/correspondence/weekly notice sheets/preparation for Baptisms.n Liaising with the treasurer and church wardens in relation to financial, diocesan and parish matters.n Preparation of Messy Church/contribution towards church magazine/monthly e-news.n Completing the annual PCC and statistical returns.
DIANE WARD & JEFF LEAKOffice Support Staff
TONY JAYEOrganist & ChoirmasterHi my name is Tony, I’m the organist and choirmaster of St. Andrews.I am married to Rita, and have two sons Matthew and Andrew, and one grandson Jacob.I have served as an organist and choirmaster since 1966, and joined St.Andrew’s in 1997. I became a Christian in 1965.My responsibility is to provide the music for the 9-15 Sunday service, and I consider that the duty of the organist and the choir is to work with the leadership in the proclamation of the gospel within the Church and Parish.
IDENTITY AND SUPPORT STAFF
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8am Holy Communion This is a traditional spoken BCP service. The average attendance is 17 aged 50+.
9.15am Common Worship Communion/ Morning Prayer Accompanied by a traditional choir and organ, this service is formal in style. The liturgy used is based on Common Worship. Every first Sunday of the month there is Holy Communion. Average attendance of 86, in the 50+ age bracket.
11am Informal Worship Catering for all ages, the 11am service offers a wide range of styles. This includes a monthly Café Church, an Informal Communion or a Morning Praise service in the Church. This service aims to attract both young and old, and is particularly good for introducing new families into church life. These services have a more contemporary feel and our band leads the sung worship. The average attendance is 65, aged 20+ and includes some children.
Café ChurchHeld in the Chapter House on the first Sunday of the month. Average attendance is 65 including a number of children. This service is more informal with people sitting around tables enjoying activities, drinks and tasty bites to eat.
10.15am Special Services Throughout the year we have several ‘All Age’ special services to celebrate key events in the church calendar. Congregations from the 9.15am and the 11am services come together to worship as one community.
Midweek Communion Every Thursday at 10.30am there is a Common Worship Communion service.Average attendance is 16, aged 65+.
Messy Church Second Wednesday of each month at 4.30pm. Families come to experience a mixture of worship, craft activities and food. This is well attended by families who often do not come on Sundays and gives them the opportunity to enjoy a simple meal together and engage in Christian community.
There is a varied pattern of worship at St Andrew’s Church. This is led by a team of Clergy, Lay Ministers and Authorised Worship Assistants. These are supported by members of the congregation who lead intercessions and read the Bible.
OUR WORSHIP
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PRAYERPrayer is a central part of the life of our church.
n The ministry team meet to pray on Saturdays for Sunday services.
n The prayer ministry team, easily identifiable by the green badges they wear, are available to pray with people at each service.
n Members of the prayer ministry team are also available during open church.
n A confidential prayer chain offers support of those in need.
n Small groups (life group) meeting at varied times during the week, support each other in prayer.
n The prayer diary in the parish news encourages individual prayer.
OPEN CHURCHWe have recently started to open our doors on a Tuesday afternoon between 2-4pm to welcome people into the church.
They come for a variety of reasons; maybe they need someone to talk to or pray with. They may just like to look around or spend some time with God on their own.
There is a team of people committed to this ministry offering help and support. It goes without saying they are all good when it comes to making tea and coffee! We potentially see this developing and expanding into a pastoral ministry to the people in the town and visitors to the area.
We recognise that ourprayer life, like our
relationship with Godis continually beingtransformed by him. ”
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PRAYERS & OPEN CHURCH
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CHILDREN’S AND ALL-AGE WORSHIPMessy church takes place on the second Wednesday of each month from 4.30-6.30pm. It offers the opportunity for families to worship, play and eat together.
Cafe church takes place on the first Sunday of each month in the Chapter House, from 11am-12pm.
Hooked on Jesus (name chosen by young people) this small group meets on the second, third and fourth Sunday of the month. They learn what it means to depend on relationships with God and one another as they learn more about what it is to follow Jesus.
YOUTH WORKA full time youth worker is employed locally with the support of other churches. St. Andrew’s supports this work through a number of volunteers.
n After eights – weekly Sunday evening for those aged 14-18. They meet with young people from other churches.
n Fusion – youth group for 11-14 year olds, meeting weekly, led by Identity.
LINKS WITH SCHOOLS/COLLEGESOpen the book - volunteers are trained to go into three local primary schools and share bible stories in assemblies. We currently reach more than 500 children.
n Children from local schools visit the church throughout the year for special events such as harvest and Christmas. The church is a rich resource for curricular activities too.
n ENSFC drop in, known as ‘The House’, is a new initiative to engage with students fromthe local sixth form college.
n Schools are open and willing to further engage with us.
ST ANDREWS TOTSn Meets Monday mornings during term time.
n Attended by a mix of church families and those who do not attend regularly, but may attend ‘special services’.
n Offers parents a chance to relax with friends whilst children can play and learn together.
n Children play, listen to stories and make music.
n Run by two enthusiastic volunteers who are committed to providing a listening ear and a relaxing atmosphere, as well as refreshments!
CHILDREN & FAMILIES WORK
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Life groups, replacing traditional housegroups, meet on a weekly basis. Sometimes ongoing, but often for short periods (i.e. six-week blocks), they fall into three categories – spiritual, practical and physical, and may vary from term to term.Currently 11 groups meet at different times during the week, for example:
Prayer shawl group Has been meeting for more than 18 months during which time
53 shawls have been finished and given away as a symbol of God’s love.
Walking group Exploring the wonders of creation in the local area.
Ladies lunch group A monthly opportunity to share fellowship in an informal way.
Bible study groups Studying books of the Bible.
Worship Band A group of people learning to worship together as they seek to lead others.
Church choir An opportunity to explore a more formal musical tradition.
Ffald-y-brenin Prayer group, learning to pray and bless the local community.
LIFE GROUPS
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COACH TRIPSOver the last two years there have been 10 coach trips to various places around Norfolk and Suffolk. The trips have been very successful and it is a really good way of getting to know other members of the congregation.
We also have some people who bring friends or a few who have heard about the trips, maybe in the magazine or on the web page, who have phoned and asked for seats. We have three ladies from memory cub who regularly join us. We use a 49-seater coach which is usually quite full.
THE FLOWER GUILDAs well as providing the church with stunning displays throughout the year, the flower guild also helps the church celebrate the festivals Christmas, Easter, Pentecost and harvest.
LADIES CLUBLadies club consists of around 20 members and meets in the church lounge every other Thursday evening. Instead of inviting speakers, most of the time they make their own entertainment depending on the seasons including quizzes, food and drink tasting and also games evenings.
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MEMORY CLUBThe Chapter House has been the home of St. Andrew’s memory club since it was founded in 2004 by Melrose Thomas. She was inspired to provide a club for those suffering from Alzheimer’s and other short or long-term memory loss. Her idea was not only to create a place where they would benefit from meeting one another but would offer opportunities to stimulate memories. Mel
has sadly passed on but the volunteers still keep the spirit of the
club alive.
St. Andrew’s memory club has 12 volunteers providing support, refreshments, lunch and entertainment for around 30 members who attend every Tuesday, 10am-2pm. Transport is provided for those that need it by the Centre 81 community bus service. There are opportunities for members to engage in activities, share news
and listen to music, as well as enjoy a home cooked lunch.
Entertainers are invited to perform to the whole group. We have enjoyed performances by Lowestoft signing choir, old time musical acts and many others. We also provide the group with chair led exercises and organise trips to the theatre or out for lunch.
COMMUNITY & SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
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n A monthly Deanery Chapter with different meeting points around the area.
n A monthly interdenominational ministers meeting for breakfast and prayers.
n New Wine network with national, regional and local events.
n Joint “walks of witness” and services to celebrate Easter and Pentecost.
n Visionary outreach events where Christians across the area come together to bless our local community and to demonstrate Christ’s love for all.
Contact with other churches is maintained through...
St Andrew’s first steps towards South
Gorleston began soon after the war with a
Sunday school which ran for several years in
the outbuildings of the station hotel.
As the Cliff Park estate developed there
was always a Curate’s house there. But
it was in the 1990s when it was realised
that both Gorleston Baptist Church and St.
Andrew’s were separately feeling called to
plant a church that the two decided to work
together.
Although the minister could technically
be drawn from either denomination, the
church has been led by Anglicans, with Mike
Simm the current leader. The church has
a lively congregation of more than 100,
and the music is provided by a worship
band. Cliff Park also employs an assistant
minister, a pastoral care co-ordinator and an
administrator.
There is a strong emphasis on children and
young people’s work including a section for
special needs. Although part of the parish of
St Andrew’s church works in an increasing
partnership with St Mary Magdalene on the
nearby Magdalene Estate.
Cliff Park holds an annual carol service at the
seafront Gorleston Pavilion Theatre using a
local brass band which attracts almost 300
people.
Cliff Park Community Church
OUR LINKS
n Beautiful church building, recently refurbished.
n Large supportive ministry team.
n Stable financial situation.
n Plans in place to improve Chapter House facilities.
n Good community links.
n Many people in large congregtation involved in activities.
n Good range of worship styles.
n Variety of life groups.
n Good prayer ministry team.
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sn Attracting familes & young people.
n Lack of impact on much of the local community.
n Integrating people from different congregations.
n Developing a consolidated approach to pastoral care
n To work more closely with the local schools
n To engage with young families and teens
n All-age worship opportunities
n Develop discipleship
n Pastoral care
n Open church more frequently to meet needs
WHERE WE ARE
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IncomeSt Andrew’s believes that good stewardship and strong mission go hand in hand. It is fortunate to be in a strong financial position at the present time, although this has not always been the case. Planned giving is strong, although there is concern that it has declined in the last two years owing to several key givers moving away.
It does, however, more than cover the Parish Share. The church also benefits greatly from the generosity of its congregation in supporting important initiatives, for instance with the internal re-ordering of the Nave, which took place in 2012 and 2013. It has also been blessed to receive two large legacies, both in excess of £120,000 – one in 2012 was a crucial element in enabling the Nave work to go ahead.
Another was received earlier in 2015 and will form the core matched funding we need for the current major project, which is to greatly improve our community facilities.
St. Andrews Income 2014
Planned giving
Collections at services
All other voluntary receipts
Gift Aid recovered
Activities for generating funds
Church activities
53,128
8,550
6,400
27,730
18,087
14,762
Collections at services
Planned giving
Planned giving and collections
70,000
60,000
50,000
40,000
30,000
20,000
10,000
2014 2013 2012
St. Andrews Expenditure 2014
Parish share
Clergy and sta�ng costs
Church running expenses
Chapter House running costs
Church repairs & maintenance
Mission giving and donations
31,238
22,418
3,288
42,761
25,397
2,895 896
ExpenditureParish Share for 2015 stands at £41,389. This is paid for from the ordinary unrestricted income of the parish.
Other major operating costs paid from general income are the salaries of the Church Administrator and Secretary and honoraria paid to other key helpers.
These amounted to £22,418 in 2014. Church running expenses amounted to £42,761 in 2014 and are the other significant expense category funded from ordinary income. Church repairs and other major works are usually funded from restricted funds, donations and grants.
Funds The PCC aims to break even on its General Funds operations and fund special initiatives by appeals, fundraising and grants. In 2014, the net result on the General Fund was a surplus of £3,504.
Following the receipt of the legacy in early 2015, St. Andrew’s had total financial resources of £286,315 at the end of June 2015. The PCC decided to reserve £150,000 of this in a development fund to improve our community facilities.
A breakdown of the major funds is seen in the table opposite, which shows that unrestricted funds currently stand at £107,373. This puts us in a strong position both to be able to maintain our existing commitments and to take our mission forward into the future.
Fund totals - Summary 2015 At 1st April At 1st July
£ £
Children and Family Worker 15,700 14,558
Chapter House Works 10,268 11,451
Development - 150,000
Endowment 915 915
Fabric 5,102 -
Other 1,917 2,018
General Fund 143,918 107,373
177,823 286,315
FINANCIAL PROFILE
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At the start of 2000 a beacon was lit on the top of the tower as a symbol to mark the new millennium. It was around that time we felt God calling us to bring the Church into the 21st century by making the building more appealing and accessible to the wider community. We see this as an integral part of our mission to reach out into the community to make Jesus better known.
With the interior of St. Andrew’s having remained virtually unchanged since the 1870s, when it received major reconstruction and refurbishment, it was about the 1970s when the needs of congregations and the local community were beginning to change. Our times are so different from those of the Victorians that we must make the building fit for the generations to come.
We completed the reordering in 2013 and have created a flexible space that can enable us to worship God in a wider variety of ways. It includes a carpeted floor, removal of the pews to make way for high-quality, and comfortable stacking chairs which can be arranged in an arc focusing on a new enlarged semi-circle dais at the front of the nave.
We are excited by the way this has helped us serve God and open up the building to the whole community for a range of activities that were not possible in the Chapter House. We are currently in the process of upgrading our PA system and installing an AV system.
The Church has many interesting features such as the bells, which have been added to over many years, and the clock which was installed in the tower in 1977 as a memorial. The organ is of particular significance. Built in 1904 for St. John’s Lowestoft it was subsequently purchased, renovated and inaugurated at St. Andrew’s in 1979.
Our last Quinquennial Report was in 2011. The main item was to completely repair the main church roof, this we have done and is paid for.
Like any church of this age, there will always be work to do with good planning and prayer we find ways to do this.
OUR CHURCH
FACILITIES
AFTERBEFORE
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CHAPTER HOUSEThe Chapter House acts as a hub to the community of our Church. Built in 1970 it provides a large hall, meeting room, youth room, choir vestry, kitchen and toilets.
This has been ideal to develop Fresh Expressions of worship, such as Cafe Church and Messy Church. It has also provided an excellent setting for the Marriage Course and the Alpha Course.
The Chapter House also acts as a venue and focal point for many groups in the community, including the Memory Club and Over 60’s Club.
At the present time September 2015 we are about to seek Planning and Faculty consent for new and double the number of toilets, new and larger kitchen, new meeting room and refurbishment of the main church hall (Chapter House).
THE VICARAGEThe vicarage is situated five minutes’ walk away from the church. It offers spacious accommodation including four double bedrooms, a family bathroom and another separate shower and toilet facility upstairs.
Downstairs there is a large dining room, lounge and conservatory as well as a kitchen, utility area, downstairs toilet and cloakroom.
Also downstairs there is a separate entrance which leads to a large office and study area which also has its own cloakroom toilet.
There is a large double garage as well as off-road parking for two cars. The vicarage also benefits from having a large front and rear garden.
FACILITIES
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CHAPTER HOUSE PLANS
CONTACT US
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St Andrew’s ChurchChurch OfficeChurch RoadGorleston-on-SeaGreat YarmouthNorfolkNR31 6LS
01493 656078
www.standrewsgorleston.org.uk
st.andrewschurchpcc@btinternet.com
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