As I reported at Synod in March, St Columba’s Church, Stanley is being renewed and refurbished in preparation for the Diocesan curacy which will start there at the end of September. I hope that a service of Re-Dedication will take place on the anniversary of St Columba’s original dedication in 1898, 18th August. I will confirm this nearer the time.
As I reported, St Columba’s has no reserves or funds of its own, and the renewal is being funded by Provincial and other grants and by the Diocese. But some more support is needed. I am asking every congregation to consider making a financial donation to the Diocese for St
Columba’s. Whether your charge can afford £500.00 or £25.00, your gift will help us to re-open the church for worship and begin to serve the growing community with a growing church. Some congregations might prefer to give towards something tangible. St Columba’s needs 30
new chairs, which cost £110.00 each. Would your Vestry give the cost of one chair, or a number of chairs?
Thank you very much to those charges that have already contributed. If yours has not yet considered it, please use the link below to inform them and your congregation, and send your donation as soon as you can, by Bank transfer to: Diocese of St Andrews
(SC017654 )Sort Code: 82-68-31, Account No: 00187750
using the Reference ‘Stanley 2024’.
Appeal for St Columba’s Stanley 2024
Bishop Ian
