Rector: Reverend Jim Pye

Email: The Rector

The main function of the Parochial Church Council (known as the PCC), is to co-operate with the incumbent in promoting in the parish the whole mission of the Church: pastoral; evangelistic; social; ecumenical.

The PCC and the Rector decide jointly how the parish money is to be used. Also the PCC considers and discusses matters concerning the Church of England or any other matters of religious or public interest.

Other functions include liaison and co-operation with the Deanery and Diocesan Synods.

There is an Annual General Meeting held in March/April at which members on the electoral roll are invited to vote on the election of officers who are retiring following their 3-year tenure.

(We hope to extend this section shortly to include details and photos of members of the PCC).

The main officers are:
Rector: Rev’d Jim Pye
Churchwardens: Brian Webb (St Martin's); Mike Stiff (St Mary's).
Treasurer: Cynthia Everest
Deanery Synod: Denise Weaver
(Secretary: Bill Osborne)

In addition another 10 - 12 people serve on the PCC.

Various committees exist to aid the promotion and running of our churches as listed below:
Standing Committee
Meet two to three weeks before the PCC meetings to agree agenda and is responsible for implementing the resolutions of the PCC. It may need to take executive decisions in an emergency situation.
Rector; Churchwardens; Deputy Churchwardens; Treasurer.

Buildings Committee
Meet as needed to discuss matters related to the fabric of our buildings and make recommendations to the PCC concerning their maintenance and development.

Parish Centre Committee
Meet as needed to discuss matters relating to the Parish Centre; to organise the day to day running of the Centre and ensure it continues to operate smoothly; to make recommendations to the PCC and its Building Committee.

Pastoral Committee
Comprises representatives from different areas of church life; meet three or four times a year to bring and discuss concerns and if necessary to make recommendations to the PCC.

Youth and Children’s Committee
Meet regularly to discuss the needs of our youth and children and those adults involved with them and to make recommendations to the PCC concerning the encouragement and support of the youth and children’s leaders and nurturing in the Christian faith of those in their care.

Sub-Committees
Welcome and Information Pack
Financial Awareness
Child Protection Policy

Other groupings
Celebration Music Group
Handbell Ringers
Mothers’ Union
House Groups/Bible Study Groups
St Mary’s Guild of Servers
St Mary’s & St Martin’s Church Bellringers
Knebworth Family of Churches Committee (KFC)
Christian Aid Committee (KFC)
Good Egg Club (KFC)

If you have any queries then please email The Rector for more details.

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