The following 2 year Action Plan is in place; it was approved by the Kirk Session and distributed to all members.
Lonmay Action Plan 2014/16
| What? | How? | By whom? | When? |
| To invite members to participate in a rota for reading the Bible passage each Sunday | To intimate and provide list for members to indicate their willingness to participate | Tim | 30.9.14 |
| To explore introducing some of the newer songs into the current service | To have one newer song per service, whilst ensuring that the remaining four are well-known and loved older hymns | Tim and Elma | 31.10.14 |
| To explore the possibility of introducing a CD recording for some songs and additional musical instruments in aiding our worship. | To use a CD for one song at a service and also to ascertain what skills currently are available, and to explore ways of increasing the use of additional instruments. | Tim, Jim and any other members with contacts | 31.10.14 (for CD)31.12.15 (for instruments) |
| To explore the possibility of holding the morning service once a month at The Kirkie at 11.30 a.m. for a six month period | To follow on from Sunday School and holding a family service (45 minutes max.) in The Kirkie on the last Sunday of the month, with a view of attracting children and parents to attend church on a more regular basis. | Kirk Session and Tim | 30.9.14 (To commence last Sunday in October) |
| To increase the attendance at Messy Church | Publicity – local noticeboards – word of mouth etc. | Tim and Current parents | 31.12.14 |
| To enable housebound and sick members to have ‘Home Communion’ | To establish the names of those members wishing to receive ‘Home Communion’, and then provide this service. | Kirk Session and Interim Moderator | 31.12.14 |
| To ensure that all wishing to attend who have transport problems are able to come along | Ascertain if there is a need and if so, explore appropriate methods of achieving goal | All | 31.12.14 |
| Upkeep of the church and grounds | Ensure that invitation is extended to anyone to assist | Kirk Session to organise | 31-12-15 |
| To seek to increase the attendance at Guild and Work Party | Local publicity – web site – personal recommendation | Current members and all church members | 30.5.15 |
| To explore the use of IT social media for people to share news | Decide if the principle is correct and if so, the appropriate safeguards etc. for the chosen source | Kirk Session | 30.4.15 |
| Ensure that the new website is kept up-to-date and used | Encourage everyone to visit the website on a regular basis | Kirk Session and all involved in the church | 30.9.14 |
| To explore alternative ways of managing the offering to avoid Elders having to miss a large part of the service. | To discuss how this can be achieved and implementing the outcome. | Kirk Session | 30.9.14 |
| To involve the young adults in the Christmas Fayre | To invite them to join the Fayre Committee and listen, and where possible, to implement any of their ideas for the event. | The Christmas Fayre Committee | 31.10.14 |
| To explore the possibility of holding a Boys Brigade ‘end of session’ service which would include some prize-giving | To discuss with the Boys Brigade Captain and helpers | Tim, Captain and helpers | 31.4.15 |
| To explore the commencement of a fortnightly house group | To meet in someone’s home fortnightly, commencing with coffee/tea etc. and then an hour working through a Bible series handbook | Tim and interested persons | To commence in September 2014 |
| Explore the introduction of a book club | Have a book spot on the website, and/or have a monthly club where members share a book recently read | All interested persons | 31.12.15 |
| To use the latest census data to decide if there are any further activities the church should be involved in. | To explore, either as a church, or with other local organisations, a response to the findings. | Set up a small working party to explore options and report back to Kirk Session | 30.6.15 |
| To work with Crimond in respect of the future of both churches | To explore options open to both churches | Joint Kirk Session | 31.12.14*** |
| To explore ways of encouraging greater liaison with Crimond – for example a fun activity or like the current cookery group | To discuss with Crimond ideas | Joint Kirk Session | 31.12.14*** |
*** Joint objective with Crimond