	Church Manual - Organisation
	General Norbury Parish Church has more than 50�committees, organisations and teams, which operate under its umbrella. Most activities are run by volunteers whose loyalty and dedication contribute to its success.� The structure of management throughout the many ‘organisations’ is varied and does not conform to one specific system.� The whole spectrum of reporting and communicating to the clergy and the PCC within the framework of the Church is both formal and informal. The current church officers and leaders of the various organisations of Norbury Church are listed in each magazine. Parochial Church Council The PCC is the primary governing body of the church responsible for decision making. Ordinary members are elected annually by church members at the Annual General Meeting. The Clergy and Churchwardens are automatically members by virtue of their office. Members of the Deanery and Diocesan synods are also automatically PCC members. Meetings are held monthly except that no meeting is held in August and the March or April meeting may be replaced by the Annual General Meeting. Most of the subcommittees listed below report to the PCC. Standing Committee The Standing Committee consists of the Vicar, Assistant Minister, Churchwardens, PCC Secretary and PCC Treasurer. It normally meets monthly to plan and review the agenda of the PCC and to make urgent decisions when necessary. Annual General Meeting All church members are invited to the Annual General Meeting. Members on the Electoral roll are also entitled to vote on resolutions put to the meeting and to elect churchwardens and the members of the PCC. The meeting considers and approves the written annual reports of accounts and activities which are circulated prior to the meeting. Worship Worship and Teaching Committee A committee which reviews and develops all aspects of the worship taking place in the church. Worship Team The leadership team for worship service includes the clergy, Readers, the Parish Worker and others. Music Team The music team for formal worship services includes the music director (usually also the organist) and a robed choir. For informal worship, a music leader (usually also the pianist) directs instrumental players and singers. Sidespersons Team Responsible for practical tasks required as part of the main Sunday services. Welcome Team Welcomes visitors and members to the main Sunday morning worship service. Mix and Mingle Team Prepare and serve drinks after the main Sunday morning worship. Flower Arrangers Team Prepare weekly displays of flowers in the church. Bell ringers Ring the church bells before services and for special events. Sermon Recording and Visiting Team Record the sermon at the main Sunday service and make loan copies available to those who are unable to attend. Adult Groups Young Adults Group A group for young adults meeting on an occasional basis for fellowship and social events. Parents and Tots (Honey Pot) Weekday events organised by the Mothers' Union where parents and pre-school children can meet together for simple worship, music and play. Men’s Society A mens group meeting monthly on the first Monday evening for worship, information and fellowship. Mothers' Union Afternoon Group A ladies group meeting monthly on the third Wednesday afternoon for worship, information and fellowship. Mothers' Union Evening Group A ladies group meeting monthly on the second Monday evening for worship, information and fellowship. Children and Young People's Groups Youth Leaders Council A committee of leaders of the various childrens and youth groups which plans and co-ordinates meetings and activities. Youth Worker Committee A committee which manages all aspects of the employment of a youth worker. Creche A group providing facilities for looking after children up to 3 years during the main Sunday morning service. CYPECS Scramblers (aged 3-5), Climbers (5-7), Explorers (7-11), Pathfinders (11-15) and CYFA (15+) providing regular weekly Christian education. Holiday Club An annual event occupying a week in August and providing activities and Christian teaching for junior age children Church Lads and Church Girls Brigade Uniformed organisation for children and young people meeting on Friday evening. Members are encouraged to attend the monthly Sunday morning parade service Scouts Cub, Beaver and Scout troops associated with the church. Members are encouraged to attend the monthly Sunday morning parade service Guides Two Rainbow, Brownie and Guide troops associated with the church. Members are encouraged to attend the monthly Sunday morning parade service Nurture and Growth Pastoral Care Group A team of people who visit elderly or sick church members who are unable to come to church and who visit the newly bereaved. Baptism Visitors A team of people who visit parents seeking baptism or thanksgiving services for their children. Home and Study Groups Groups meeting in homes mainly for Bible study, discussion, prayer and fellowship Prayer Team Groups meeting for prayer on behalf of life in the church and morning and evening telephone prayer chains. Listening Team After most worship a listening team is available to hear people’s concerns and to pray with them. Bookstall Books, both adult and children's, are available for purchase on Christian topics. Bible reading notes are also available. Mission Mission and Evangelism Committee Plans and develops ideas for mission and evangelism. Alpha Teams Teams of people formed to lead each Alpha course. Church Opening Scheme A scheme to open the church buildings to the general public several mornings each week. Wider Church Churches Together An ecumenical association of four churches in Hazel Grove sponsoring joint services, events and publicity. Deanery Synod Promotes cooperation and discussion between the churches in the Chadkirk Deanery. Deanery Chapter Promotes cooperation, mutual support and discussion among the clergy of churches in the Chadkirk Deanery. Diocesan Synod Promotes cooperation and discussion between the churches in the Chester Diocese. Determines diocesan policy, which affects all the churches in the diocese. An important example of this is that it determines the way in which the parish share - the amount that each parish needs to pay for the running of the diocese - is calculated. Worldwide Mission Support Mission Contacts Committee A committee of representatives of the main mission organisations supported by the church. Christian Aid Christians in Schools Trust Church Mission Society Church Pastoral Aid Society South American Missionary Society Tear Fund The Bible Society The Childrens Society The Leprosy Mission Administration Staff Team Clergy and other paid staff Electoral Roll Officer Keeps records of the electoral roll for the parish. Training Co-ordinator Arranges training events and encourages individual church members to take advantage of available training. Communication Magazine Business Committee Manages the business aspects of the parish magazine including subscriptions and advertising. Magazine Editorial Board Checks and advises on the content of the parish magazine. Take Away Team Prepares a weekly notice and information sheet from information provided by church members and the clergy. Website Manager Manages the church web site using material primarily written for the parish magazine. Publicity team Prepares and displays material outside church and at local amenities. Finance Finance Committee Advises the Treasurer and recommends financial policy to the PCC. Churchyard Appeal An annual appeal to churchyard contacts seeking finance for maintaining the churchyard. Offering Envelopes Team A team who count and record moneys given under the offering envelope scheme. Norbury Development Trust A related but independent charitable trust set up to raise funds for major development and repairs of the Norbury church premises. Premises Property Management Committee Manages the maintenance and development of the church premises including the Narthex, Churchyard and Curate's house. Churchyard Committee Manages the maintenance and development of the churchyard Narthex Management Committee Manages the maintenance and development of the Narthex and attached rooms, including use and hire. Church Cleaning team Provide regular cleaning of the church pews and furniture. Social and Recreational Social Committee Organises concerts, outings, theatre trips and other events. Raises money for external charities. Norbury Walkers Organises regular walks in the local area. Christmas Fayre An annual fund raising event for church funds. Playing Fields Committee Manages the maintenance and development of the church playing fields currently used by the Bowling, Cricket and Lacrosse clubs. Bowling Club Crown green bowling using facilities at the Norbury playing fields. Lacrosse Club Lacrosse Club using the Norbury playing fields. Cricket Club Cricket club using the Norbury playing fields.
	Norbury Parish Church, Hazel Grove, Stockport, Cheshire. Telephone: 0161-483 6325

Church Manual - Organisation

General

Norbury Parish Church has more than 50�committees, organisations and teams, which operate under its umbrella.

Most activities are run by volunteers whose loyalty and dedication contribute to its success.� The structure of management throughout the many ‘organisations’ is varied and does not conform to one specific system.� The whole spectrum of reporting and communicating to the clergy and the PCC within the framework of the Church is both formal and informal.

The current church officers and leaders of the various organisations of Norbury Church are listed in each magazine.

Parochial Church Council

The PCC is the primary governing body of the church responsible for decision making. Ordinary members are elected annually by church members at the Annual General Meeting. The Clergy and Churchwardens are automatically members by virtue of their office. Members of the Deanery and Diocesan synods are also automatically PCC members. Meetings are held monthly except that no meeting is held in August and the March or April meeting may be replaced by the Annual General Meeting. Most of the subcommittees listed below report to the PCC.

Standing Committee

The Standing Committee consists of the Vicar, Assistant Minister, Churchwardens, PCC Secretary and PCC Treasurer. It normally meets monthly to plan and review the agenda of the PCC and to make urgent decisions when necessary.

Annual General Meeting

All church members are invited to the Annual General Meeting. Members on the Electoral roll are also entitled to vote on resolutions put to the meeting and to elect churchwardens and the members of the PCC. The meeting considers and approves the written annual reports of accounts and activities which are circulated prior to the meeting.

Worship

Worship and Teaching Committee: A committee which reviews and develops all aspects of the worship taking place in the church.
Worship Team: The leadership team for worship service includes the clergy, Readers, the Parish Worker and others.
Music Team: The music team for formal worship services includes the music director (usually also the organist) and a robed choir. For informal worship, a music leader (usually also the pianist) directs instrumental players and singers.
Sidespersons Team: Responsible for practical tasks required as part of the main Sunday services.
Welcome Team: Welcomes visitors and members to the main Sunday morning worship service.
Mix and Mingle Team: Prepare and serve drinks after the main Sunday morning worship.
Flower Arrangers Team: Prepare weekly displays of flowers in the church.
Bell ringers: Ring the church bells before services and for special events.
Sermon Recording and Visiting Team: Record the sermon at the main Sunday service and make loan copies available to those who are unable to attend.

Adult Groups

Young Adults Group: A group for young adults meeting on an occasional basis for fellowship and social events.
Parents and Tots (Honey Pot): Weekday events organised by the Mothers' Union where parents and pre-school children can meet together for simple worship, music and play.
Men’s Society: A mens group meeting monthly on the first Monday evening for worship, information and fellowship.
Mothers' Union Afternoon Group: A ladies group meeting monthly on the third Wednesday afternoon for worship, information and fellowship.
Mothers' Union Evening Group: A ladies group meeting monthly on the second Monday evening for worship, information and fellowship.

Children and Young People's Groups

Youth Leaders Council: A committee of leaders of the various childrens and youth groups which plans and co-ordinates meetings and activities.
Youth Worker Committee: A committee which manages all aspects of the employment of a youth worker.
Creche: A group providing facilities for looking after children up to 3 years during the main Sunday morning service.
CYPECS: Scramblers (aged 3-5), Climbers (5-7), Explorers (7-11), Pathfinders (11-15) and CYFA (15+) providing regular weekly Christian education.
Holiday Club: An annual event occupying a week in August and providing activities and Christian teaching for junior age children
Church Lads and Church Girls Brigade: Uniformed organisation for children and young people meeting on Friday evening. Members are encouraged to attend the monthly Sunday morning parade service
Scouts: Cub, Beaver and Scout troops associated with the church. Members are encouraged to attend the monthly Sunday morning parade service
Guides: Two Rainbow, Brownie and Guide troops associated with the church. Members are encouraged to attend the monthly Sunday morning parade service

Nurture and Growth

Pastoral Care Group: A team of people who visit elderly or sick church members who are unable to come to church and who visit the newly bereaved.
Baptism Visitors: A team of people who visit parents seeking baptism or thanksgiving services for their children.
Home and Study Groups: Groups meeting in homes mainly for Bible study, discussion, prayer and fellowship
Prayer Team: Groups meeting for prayer on behalf of life in the church and morning and evening telephone prayer chains.
Listening Team: After most worship a listening team is available to hear people’s concerns and to pray with them.
Bookstall: Books, both adult and children's, are available for purchase on Christian topics. Bible reading notes are also available.

Mission

Mission and Evangelism Committee: Plans and develops ideas for mission and evangelism.
Alpha Teams: Teams of people formed to lead each Alpha course.
Church Opening Scheme: A scheme to open the church buildings to the general public several mornings each week.

Wider Church

Churches Together: An ecumenical association of four churches in Hazel Grove sponsoring joint services, events and publicity.
Deanery Synod: Promotes cooperation and discussion between the churches in the Chadkirk Deanery.
Deanery Chapter: Promotes cooperation, mutual support and discussion among the clergy of churches in the Chadkirk Deanery.
Diocesan Synod: Promotes cooperation and discussion between the churches in the Chester Diocese. Determines diocesan policy, which affects all the churches in the diocese. An important example of this is that it determines the way in which the parish share - the amount that each parish needs to pay for the running of the diocese - is calculated.

Worldwide Mission Support

Mission Contacts Committee

A committee of representatives of the main mission organisations supported by the church.

Christian Aid
Christians in Schools Trust
Church Mission Society
Church Pastoral Aid Society
South American Missionary Society
Tear Fund
The Bible Society
The Childrens Society
The Leprosy Mission

Administration

Staff Team: Clergy and other paid staff
Electoral Roll Officer: Keeps records of the electoral roll for the parish.
Training Co-ordinator: Arranges training events and encourages individual church members to take advantage of available training.

Communication

Magazine Business Committee: Manages the business aspects of the parish magazine including subscriptions and advertising.
Magazine Editorial Board: Checks and advises on the content of the parish magazine.
Take Away Team: Prepares a weekly notice and information sheet from information provided by church members and the clergy.
Website Manager: Manages the church web site using material primarily written for the parish magazine.
Publicity team: Prepares and displays material outside church and at local amenities.

Finance

Finance Committee: Advises the Treasurer and recommends financial policy to the PCC.
Churchyard Appeal: An annual appeal to churchyard contacts seeking finance for maintaining the churchyard.
Offering Envelopes Team: A team who count and record moneys given under the offering envelope scheme.
Norbury Development Trust: A related but independent charitable trust set up to raise funds for major development and repairs of the Norbury church premises.

Premises

Property Management Committee: Manages the maintenance and development of the church premises including the Narthex, Churchyard and Curate's house.
Churchyard Committee: Manages the maintenance and development of the churchyard
Narthex Management Committee: Manages the maintenance and development of the Narthex and attached rooms, including use and hire.
Church Cleaning team: Provide regular cleaning of the church pews and furniture.

Social and Recreational

Social Committee: Organises concerts, outings, theatre trips and other events. Raises money for external charities.
Norbury Walkers: Organises regular walks in the local area.
Christmas Fayre: An annual fund raising event for church funds.
Playing Fields Committee: Manages the maintenance and development of the church playing fields currently used by the Bowling, Cricket and Lacrosse clubs.
Bowling Club: Crown green bowling using facilities at the Norbury playing fields.
Lacrosse Club: Lacrosse Club using the Norbury playing fields.
Cricket Club: Cricket club using the Norbury playing fields.