Organisation
Not exactly the boring part, but this gives an idea of how the chapel life is organised: the committees, and who is the main point of contact for particular issues:
Minister: At present we have Rev'd Christine Legge as minister with care of four congregations:
Cross Heath; Madeley; Silverdale and ourselves at Higherland.
Rev'd John Palmer has the responsibility as circuit Superintendent Minister.
Contact with Ministers is via the circuit website www.northstaffordshiremethodists.org.uk
Church Council : Main ‘governing body’ of the local church
Minuting Secretary – Geraldine Craig
Treasurer - Mike Stevenson [also day-to-day running / admin sec]
Senior Steward - Anthony Leech
Pastoral Committee : A committee made up of pastoral leaders who concern themselves with the physical, mental and spiritual well-being of the members and adherents of the church.
Secretary – Sue Hartland
Property and Finance Committee : Looks after the finances and oversees the general care and maintenance of the church site and building.
Secretary – Ron Chadwick
Family Life and Missions Committee : Representatives of all organisations and clubs that are a part of the life of the church.
Secretary – Margaret Stevenson
Then there are areas of responsiblity, not all listed here:
Kids Fun Church : Exactly what it says ~ NOT the 'church of the future' - they ARE the church right now!
Co-ordinated by Glynis Leech
Worship Team : See the Worship Team page ~ essentially working with the ministers and preachers to enrich our worship.
Secretary - Helen Lovatt