CHURCH FUNDING

Some people are mistakenly under the impression that our church is wholly subsidised by The Church of England. This is not true!

In fact, we actually make a contribution - called our Parish Share - to the Diocese of Lichfield. This goes towards paying the clergy stipends, as well as other central shared costs.

The expense of all church maintenance, heating, lighting, etc., has to be raised within the Parish. Insurance is a particularly large item.

At the moment, we are just surviving on a hand to mouth basis. Any large, unforeseen expense, such as major repairs, would find us seriously financially embarrassed.

We are very grateful to those who do contribute, but unfortunately the funding burden is currently borne by too few people. I am, therefore, appealing to anybody who would like to help us. You dont even have to be a churchgoer.

Some people use a weekly envelope, which can be placed in the collection plate or handed to a churchgoer. Others simply give a donation, and this can be given to myself or one of the clergy. Contributions can now be given by Gift Aid. This scheme is now replacing Covenants, and can be used for one-off or regular donations, and means that the Inland Revenue returns to us 28 pence for every £1 you give if you are a taxpayer.

If anyone would like to help our church in this way, please do get in touch with me. I can assure complete confidentially.

Michael Lea - Church Treasurer

Dodecote Lodge

Childs Ercall

01952 840331

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