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Circuit Priorities

PRIORITIES for September 2026-2027

In the year ahead we aim to:

Encourage churches to think about occasional services at different times to reduce the pressure on preacher numbers on Sunday mornings

Encourage assessment of current IT facilities at all churches and support upgrades where necessary

Tech – help churches with Zooming-in services

Tech – improve the competence of tech operators

Further Worship Leader training, new WLs and refreshers

Further training for those leading Local Arrangements

Training of Local Preachers (and others) in leading hybrid services

Encourage contact and co-operation between neighbouring churches

Consider alternate ways of leading Church Councils

Investigate opportunities for lay workers

Encourage churches in their specific mission enterprises

Progress the sales of Arkholme, Caton, Emmetts and Hollins Lane buildings

Progress the sale of the Carnforth manse

Keep the rental of Brookhouse and Lancaster New Quay Road manses under review

Support churches in looking at ways to reduce energy use, improve energy efficiency and make more sustainable use of our buildings and resources.