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Readiness for challenges in the parish

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19 October 2012

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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  

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