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Death & Life

We plan for our weddings, we plan for our new arrivals,shouldn’t we plan for our departure?

Death and Life Course 2026

Talks from specialist speakers to help you &/or a loved-one prepare for the final stage of life.

Topics include:

Legal preparations

for 6 weeks from 10th February 2026

Funeral planning

Medical issues and Hospice services

Spiritual and emotional preparation

Talking with family and friends about death

Tuesday afternoons from 2pm–3.30pm

Refreshments provided.

Venue: St Luke’s Church

There is no charge for the talks and all are very welcome.

Church Land/Youth Centre Current Position and Update

We know there have been some questions and anxiety recently about the future of the Church Land and the Youth Centre, so we wanted to share a clear and reassuring update.
The Youth Centre building is not under threat. The PCC remains fully committed to supporting the building and all of its users, both now and in the long term, as we see this as one of the ways we try and live out our Christian calling o serve and bless the village.

As previously communicated, we can confirm that there are no plans to demolish the building. We remain firmly committed to its continued use as a community facility serving the village.
Although the Parish Council's current lease ends in July 2029, this will not affect the continuation of activities. If new arrangements are not finalised by then, the building will remain open and continue to operate as it does now, with the church ensuring that is supported and available for community use just as it does with the church rooms and the church.
There are no plans to sell the land for residential development. Our commitment is to long term community use and we are working closely and positively with the Parish Council to explore the best way to do this.
Following recent discussions, the PCC have agreed to form a joint working group suggesting equal representation from the PCC and the Parish Council. The PCC will be represented by Peter Blick, Russell Fry, Janet Kirk, and Jane Mitchell.

The purpose of the working group is to agree how both councils will work together going forward, including shared communications, residents' meetings, and regular monthly updates to keep the whole village informed. Draft aims and objectives have been received, and these will be discussed and finalised at the first meeting, along with agreeing a timeline, future meeting dates and the way ahead.

As the land is held in trust by the Diocesan Board of Finance for the PCC, Reverend Simon Butler has offered to attend meetings as a visitor, representing the Diocese, to support discussions and help ensure constructive progress as the terms of reference are agreed.
If you have any questions or would like to talk more, please do get in touch - we are always glad to chat.

Jane, Peter, Janet and Russell.
PCC working group: Jane Mitchell, Russell Fry, Peter Blick, Janet Kirk Contact via St Luke’s Church Office 01590 682358 office@swaychurch.com