ROYSTON PARISH CHURCH
PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL (PCC)
Synopsis of the minutes of the PCC meeting Monday 15 September 2025.
The meeting was opened with prayer, There were 17 Present, it was chaired by the vicar.
There were four apologies.
The minutes of the meeting of 13 June were approved.
The issue of car parking is still under consideration and will be discussed at a future meeting
The Standing Committee had approved the expenditure of £200 to move the AV socket, this was
noted by the PCC.
The financial report was considered, The request for funds to purchase ear defenders was approved.
There are sufficient funds for a cupboard to be used for table storage. The PCC unanimously
approved proceeding with this.
The outreach committee confirmed that they would undertake complete reviews of missions giving
and church communications.
The fabric committee are aware of the worn carpet in the vestry which could be dangerous, It was
agreed that quotations for the necessary remedial action be obtained.
It is proposed that the church hire a coach for Jaime’s priesting at St Albans on 4 July 2026..
There were no reports concerning safeguarding
There had been a presentation on Christian Aid at the recent deanery synod meeting as explanation
was given on how the charity works in close co-operation with other agencies
The issue of The letting of the church building was discussed at great length, it was agreed that we
could gradually and cautiously progress towards a policy of increased letting of the church building, a
proposal may be made at a future meeting.
Steven explained that whilst we already allow quite a wide variety of uses, it is now timely for him to
produce some proposals for a future meeting.
It was agreed to have a permanent record of legacies and substantial donations to the church.
It was agreed to proceed and further investigate the proposal to have a community cinema in the
church, aimed at children and their families notably in the school holidays.
The meeting closed with the Grace at 9.00pm.