Churchwardens
St Mark’s has two Churchwardens who are elected to represent the lay members and work closely with the vicar. The Churchwardens are legally responsible for the church buildings and possessions. At St Mark’s, Churchwardens generally stay in post for 3 years and are elected by those on the church electoral roll, at the Annual Parochial Committee Meeting, held in April or May every year.
In order to spread the Churchwardens' workload, St Mark’s has up to 4 Deputy Wardens, who are also elected by the church members.
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Our Churchwardens are: Louise Wallis Benjamin Read |
Our deputy wardens are: Jane Artis Robert Crilley Timothy Warren |
The Parochial Church Council
The Parochial Church Council, or PCC, consists of the church’s ministry team, the Churchwardens and their deputies, those church members who are elected to attend the Deanery Synod, and a number of elected lay members. The PCC’s role is to work with the vicar in promoting all aspects of the church’s mission in the parish. It meets approximately six times a year to monitor and discuss matters concerning the church and to take decisions where appropriate.
Our PCC members are:
The Vicar: Revd Martin Colton (PCC Chairman)
The Assistant Curate: Revd Reginald Grant
The Readers: Ian Archer, Sarah Cousins and Susannah Dyde
The Churchwardens: Louise Wallis and Benjamin Read
The Deputy Wardens: Jane Artis, Robert Crilley and Timothy Warren
The Deanery Synod Representatives: Suzanne Baker-Hedge, Helen Baron, Sarah Walker
The Elected Members: Melanie Crighton (Treasurer), Terrence Hancock (Secretary), Theresa Hill-Smith, Nicola Lloyd and
Rachel Potter
Co-opted Member:
Minutes are available in draft form at the back of church as soon as possible after each PCC meeting. Please see our calendar for dates of PCC meetings throughout the year.