St. Marks Church
Dated 28th March 2006.
We are getting reports of St. Marks Church is due for closure sometime in 2006.
Other statements report that the powers that be within the upper echelons of the church are still discussing the ins and outs etc. and any legal aspects of such a move.
We, ourselves are still investigating theses reports and as we get more of the facts and conclusions in then they will be updated onto this page as well as being subjected to our communications system.
B. Polson.
Hannah Curry
Diocesan Communications Officer
Diocese of Gloucester
e.mail: hcurry@glosdioc.org.uk
Tel: 01452 410022 [Ext 250] Fax: 08700 941487
>>> "BERNARD POLSON" <b.polson@btopenworld.com> 27/03/2006 21:28 >>>
Sir,
Can you verify if St. Marks Church is closing down this year. There
seems to be some confusion over this and I am getting slightly dfferent
explanations.
Can you help me.
Regards,
Bernard Polson. 27/03/06
Diocesan Communications Officer
Diocese of Gloucester
e.mail: hcurry@glosdioc.org.uk
Tel: 01452 410022 [Ext 250] Fax: 08700 941487
>>> "BERNARD POLSON" <b.polson@btopenworld.com> 27/03/2006 21:28 >>>
Sir,
Can you verify if St. Marks Church is closing down this year. There
seems to be some confusion over this and I am getting slightly dfferent
explanations.
Can you help me.
Regards,
Bernard Polson. 27/03/06
Question
Answer
Dear Bernard,
Please accept my apologies for the delay in replying to you.
The congregation of St Mark's, Kingsholm Road, Gloucester has
recently decided that it cannot continue to support the building as a
place of worship. It has requested a scheme under the Church of England
Pastoral Measure, which would legally close the church for C of E
worship. This scheme is a formal process involving public consultation,
and will take some months to determine.
It is likely that the building would close as a C of E place of worship
towards the end of 2006, although it may take some time longer before
its future use is decided.
The Diocesan Redundant Church Uses Committee is seeking a sympathetic
future use of the building, and would particularly welcome approaches
from other congregations or faith groups who might be interested in
using St Mark's.
I hope this answers your query.
Kind regards
Hannah
Hannah Curry
Diocesan Communications Officer
Diocese of Gloucester
e.mail: hcurry@glosdioc.org.uk
Tel: 01452 410022 [Ext 250] Fax: 08700 941487
Please accept my apologies for the delay in replying to you.
The congregation of St Mark's, Kingsholm Road, Gloucester has
recently decided that it cannot continue to support the building as a
place of worship. It has requested a scheme under the Church of England
Pastoral Measure, which would legally close the church for C of E
worship. This scheme is a formal process involving public consultation,
and will take some months to determine.
It is likely that the building would close as a C of E place of worship
towards the end of 2006, although it may take some time longer before
its future use is decided.
The Diocesan Redundant Church Uses Committee is seeking a sympathetic
future use of the building, and would particularly welcome approaches
from other congregations or faith groups who might be interested in
using St Mark's.
I hope this answers your query.
Kind regards
Hannah
Hannah Curry
Diocesan Communications Officer
Diocese of Gloucester
e.mail: hcurry@glosdioc.org.uk
Tel: 01452 410022 [Ext 250] Fax: 08700 941487
Should St. Marks Church be demolished and turned into a car park or a Supermarket?
My own suggestion is that it should be used as a day centre for Senior Citizens to meet over tea and biscuits and be able to promote other activities suited to their generation. In the evening the Church could revert to a youth club for the 16year olds and under for games such as table tennis etc.
If you wish to make a suggestion then please click on NEXT to be able to send your suggestion.
Bernie Polson. 02/04/06
Question and Suggestion
St Marks
Announcement for special service
A service will be held at 6:30 pm on the 22nd October 2006 at St Marks Church Kingsholm Road for the Clapham people.
St Marks is due to change hands towards the end of this year ( 2006 ).
Bernie Polson. 18/10/06