Teams and Committees
The PCC has set up a number of teams to organise the life of the church on a day to day basis and to manage key development projects.
If you would like to know more about these teams or take part in their work please speak to the respective Chairman.
Everyone is very welcome to participate.
Fellowship Team
Chairman: Jean Root
To provide opportunities for church members to build up relationships with one another, and with non-church members, to foster a sense of belonging.
Local Mission and Evangelism Team
To promote mission and evangelsm by St Mark's Church, in the parish and in the town.
Mission Team
Chairman: John Bazley
To maintain and develop the church's links with overseas missions and missionaries, and to decide how the church’s away-giving budget for mission outside of the parish should be spent.
Pastoral Team
Chairman: The Rev’d Brian Fortnum
To promote a consistent and effective approach to pastoral care involving all aspects of the church's ministry, including the welcome team, pastoral visiting, the work of the Ministry Team and home groups.
Resources Team
Acting Chairman: Keith Root
To monitor and keep under review the adequacy of the church's resources in relation to current and future needs, to develop plans for improvement and new work as necessary, to assist the Churchwardens in ensuring the upkeep and maintenance of all church property (buildings and contents), and to provide advice and support to the Treasurer.
Developing Prayer Group
To develop prayer at St Mark’s Church.
Youth and Children’s Team
Chairman: Debbie Marsden
To promote all aspects of the church's ministry among children and young people and to ensure this is integrated with the ministry of St Mark's Church as a whole.
Mission Action Planning Group
Chairman: Colin Wright
To promote the planning and oversight of the MISSION ACTION PLANNING process in St Mark’s church as it reviews its' mission in and for the local community.