Annual Meeting (APCM) on 10 May 2026
Our Annual Parochial Church Meeting in 2025 will take place on Sunday, 10 May as part of our church service at 10.30am. The best way to experience it is in person at St Mary’s. We do however recognise that this is not possible for everyone. The online component will therefore be in two parts: The beginning of the service will be on our Youtube channel as every Sunday. The ‘business part’ will then be on Zoom conference app (allowing you to vote and us to record your attendance). This way we are hoping that most church members can take part; if you are able, please attend St Mary’s onsite on the day.
PLEASE NOTE:
- There will be NO 9am service on the day so we can all be together
- The Zoom details will be emailed to church members who register for the Zoom option. If you would like to take part as a non-voting guest, please contact our church office for the details.
- Tell us whether you will come to St Mary’s, join us online, or send your apologies here…
What is an APCM?
It is the annual meeting of our church family – an opportunity to give thanks to God for all that has happened in the life of our church in 2023 and to get a clearer idea of his good plans for us over the next 12 months. We will also elect our two churchwardens and some members of our PCC. You can come to St Mary’s or join us online (please see above for more details).
Who can attend an APCM?
An annual meeting is a public event and anyone can attend. However, only those who are members of our electoral roll can cast their vote (plus local residents who are on the for the electoral register for the election of churchwardens). If you join us on Zoom for the second part, you will be able to cast your vote on Zoom, too.
How can I prepare?
Please download and read the annual report in advance or pick up a paper copy from St Mary’s – click here…
Tell us whether you will come to St Mary’s, join us online, or send your apologies here…
Candidates for PCC Elections
Candidates must have been on the electoral roll for at least six months and nomination papers must have been submitted before the start of the APCM. For more information, please contact our Churchwardens or our Rector.
Nominations for Churchwarden
Catherine Macqueen
Jane Brown
PCC Elections
(SEVEN positions to be filled).
Deanery Synod representatives
(THREE positions to be filled for three years)
What is the electoral roll?
The Electoral Roll of Denham Parish Church is the register of its voting members: it’s a list of those qualified to attend and to vote at the Annual Parochial Church Meeting (APCM) and to stand for election to the PCC. Church Representation Rules require that every Parochial Church Council (PCC) maintains an Electoral Roll. Note that you need to apply to be added to the Electoral Roll even if you are a regular attender and consider Denham Parish Church as your spiritual home.
Who can join the electoral roll?
The only qualifications required are that you are 16 or over, have been baptised and that you live in Denham or have attended our church for at least 6 months on a regular basis. Attendance at our online services also qualifies you to apply. Regular worship means that you have attended at least once a month.
Why join?
Signing up to the Electoral Roll is an important way of confirming your commitment to our church and comes without additional obligations. If you wish, it can enable greater involvement in the life of the church at parish, deanery and diocesan level. It does help the church show its strength and the number on our electoral roll affects the number of elected PCC members and our representation on the Deanery Synod – so it’s great to sign up.
Have your details changed?
This year the electoral roll is being revised. If you are already on it you don’t have to do anything unless your details have changed.
How do I apply for the electoral roll?
The deadline to apply has now passed. You will be able to apply for next year’s electoral roll after the APCM.
Welcome
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Where to find us
St Mary’s Church Office
Village Road
Denham UB9 5BH
Tel: 01895 832771
Our Office Hours
Monday 09:30am – 12:00 pm
Tuesday 09.30am – 12:00 pm
Wednesday Office Closed
Thursday 9:30 am – 12:00 pm
Friday 9:30 am – 12:00 pm