From Brenda Hayes
Sir, - Would it not be possible for parishes to set up a reserve
fund to cover eventualities such as those being experienced by St
Margaret's, Hawes ("Priest
challenges apathy towards church repairs", News, 5 October)? If
need can be shown to be justified, overcoming any perception that
the church is too rich already, and appeal is made to the parish
generally for regular donations, however small, a substantial fund
could be established over a period of years. This would help to
promote a sense of involvement and belonging in the parish,
establish a channel of communication, and release regular church
members from fund-raising to concentrate more on Christian-
orientated activities. Presumably such funds were not considered
necessary in the past.
BRENDA HAYES
24 Warwick Road, Worthing
West Sussex BN11 3ER