Pastoral Committee 

Who we are and what we do. 

Definition 

The Synod Pastoral committee (SPC) works with the Area Pastoral Committees to oversee the life of the congregations within the Synod 

 

Role 

Generally to: 

  • work closely with the Ministries Committee sharing ideas about training and the variety of non-ordained ministry within the Synod 

  • have a role on the Steering Groups for Special Category Ministers and Management Groups for Church Related Community Work Ministers 

  • examine grant applications for building works and for mission purposes and commends them to the Synod Resources Committee. The committee takes an active interest in the development of such projects 

  • work with churches where there are difficulties to help to try resolve them 

Specifically to: 

  • be there when the life of a church has run its course in a particular place and will, alongside the Area Pastoral Committee, assist with the processes required for closure 

  • review the procedures and practices of the Area Pastoral Committees 

  • provide mutual support for the Conveners of the Pastoral Committees 

  • consult on the deployment of ministers across the Synod 

  • oversee the programme of ministerial accompanied self appraisal 

Membership 

Convenor 

Cumbria Area Pastoral Convenor 

Lancashire Area Pastoral Convenor 

South Area Pastoral Convenor 

Central Area Pastoral Convenor 

Moderator 

Synod Clerk

It is envisaged that where a specific area of expertise is required, an individual with such expertise would be invited to join the Committee for the appropriate period. 

Meetings 

The Committee currently meets once every month, and would expect to meet not least than every two months

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