Sutton Veny Parochial Church Council

The responsibilities of the Sutton Veny PCC are:

  • To care for the church building, its contents and the churchyard.
  • To prepare an Annual Report, budget and financial statement for the Annual Parochial Church Meeting.*
  • To consult with the Rector on matters affecting the church and churchyard, and on matters of concern and importance to the parish.

(* The reports supporting the 2026 APCM on 29th April can be viewed via the links in the agenda here. The September 2025 Gift & Giving Day presentation here seeks to explain the church’s financial position and plans, as well as how people can give to it.)

Meetings: There must be at least four meetings a year in addition to the APCM.

Membership:

  • The clergy who are licensed to the parish.
  • The churchwardens.
  • Members of Deanery or Diocesan Synod whose names are on the Electoral Roll.
  • Elected lay members.

Members of Sutton Veny PCC:

  • The Rector
  • Richard Jackman, Churchwarden, lay Pastoral Assistant, School Foundation Governor, Deanery & Diocesan representative
  • Elaine Smith - Treasurer
  • Annabel Elliott
  • Dr Sandy Barton
  • Sara Harris
  • Alick Moore

Other office holders:

  • Electoral Roll Officer - Michael Fiennes
  • Steeple Keeper - Duncan Parkinson

Church Facilities Improvement Project

A presentation explaining what is being planned can be viewed via this link. [Updated Apr 2026]

Financial Support

If you would like to support St John’s church on a regular basis there are several ways of doing this. The church’s preferred method is via the Parish Giving Scheme. This link will enable you to set up your PGS donation online. Please contact the Treasurer if you have questions or need further assistance