Parish Action Groups

We have a number of Action Groups to enable us to share the love of Jesus in the church and community.

Any member of the Church Electoral Roll can join an Action Group, subject to PCC approval.

These are the groups that meet regularly throughout the year. If you are on the Church Electoral roll and would like to join one of the groups, please contact Revd Sue at rectorsue@hobnob.org.uk.

Children, Young People and Families

To promote the spiritual growth of children, young people and families through

  • Baptisms
  • Worship on Sundays
  • Messy Church
  • Youth Events
  • Edward Bear Toddler Group
  • Other activities as appropriate
  • Outreach events for families and young people

Communications

To develop and sustain

  • Our website
  • Our Social Media presence
  • The Hobnob magazine
  • Publicity for events
  • The weekly notice sheet
  • Church outdoor notice boards
  • Church indoor displays

Ecology and Social Justice

  • To promote Eco Church all year long and work on achieving the next level award
  • To promote Fairtrade products and run Fairtrade Fortnight and other related events during the year
  • To promote an awareness of issues of social justice and consider how we should respond as Christians
  • To promote and encourage the support of chosen Christian charities

Fundraising

  • To plan and organise events to raise funds for the Parish Share, church running costs and specific projects relating to each church
  • To encourage helpers and volunteers from the church community to participate in and support these events
  • To liaise with the Communications Action Group to promote and publicise these events

Mission, Evangelism and Nurture

  • To organise mission and outreach events to spread the good news of the Gospel
  • To support, develop and encourage nurture groups for both those enquiring about faith and those wishing to grow in faith

Prayer

  • To pray for the Parish, the mission of the Church, our Nation and our World at our monthly, Tuesday evening, prayer group which meets at the Woolmarket in Horndon
  • To offer prayers for healing at our All Together Communion Service, once a month