Change-over of Benefices
Extract of Minutes of Parochial Church Council
20th March 1962
Pastoral committee
The Rector Rev Lake, extended a welcome to the Archdeacon, Mr. P. J. Davies, Diocesan Secretary and The Rural Dean, who were present to discuss the future of the Parish. The Archdeacon explained that, owing to the severe shortage of clergy, the Pastoral Committee has recently been re-organising Parishes. It was felt that the proximity of Clifford Chambers to Stratford-upon-Avon and Quinton would favour a linking up with the Coventry Diocese. He stressed that a good lead must be given by the Parishioners. Gloucester, up till now, has honoured the wishes of Clifford Chambers. The alternative idea is, that this Parish should be linked with Marston Sicca
Dr. Bramwell, as Chairman of the Lay Council, pointed out that difficulties would arise in combining with other parishes. There is a feeling that Clifford Chambers is an uneconomic parish, but the main reason to remain in Gloucester is sentiment We must be now certain that we know exactly what the plans of Covenanting will be. Mr. David added that the grant to Clifford Chambers is a very large one, but it is not an incumbrance.
The following resolutions were carried unanimously:-
1. That we should remain in the Diocese of Gloucester – proposed Dr. Bramwell, seconded Mrs. A. Green
2. If joined with anyone else in union or plurality – who? Proposed Mr. C. Richardson, seconded Mr. Dodd that it be Marston Sicca.
Glebe Cottage
The question about the sale of the Glebe Cottage was discussed. Mr. Davies recommended that it be sold, tenanted or untenanted. The PCC could give serious consideration to the advisability of using it,on the grounds to build a new Rectory
10th April 1969
The Rector, Rev Cecil Lake formerly announced to those present his intention to retire from the Benefice on 30th June. He awaited the sanction of his Pension which would be settled on 13th April, the notice of the vacancy would be in print. There was no possibility of linking up with Atherstone.
8th October 196?
At the Induction of Canon Patterson the Union of Clifford Chambers with Marston Sicca took place.