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Parish NewsLead theft in our dioceseThe past 12 months have been a particularly difficult year for many of our parishesdue to a significant rise in lead thefts. In total, 30 churches have been targeted, anddespite the arrest of four suspects in December 2019 the problem has not abated –within the first two weeks of the new year two further thefts had taken place.Lead theft is a devastating crime not only for the parish, but also for the widercommunity. The cost involved for the replacement of the lead using terne-coatedstainless steel – a far less attractive material for metal thieves – can beconsiderable. Most insurers will cover the cost of a replacement roof if the church isalarmed, has SmartWater and all of the appropriate signage. Where a churchdoesn’t have an alarm, but has the other precautions it is likely the pay-out will becapped at around £7500. With the latter the net result is that parishes have to findthe repair and reinstatement costs from a combination of church funds andcharitable grant givers.On average the replacement of an aisle roof can cost in the region of £30,000, anda nave roof, with more scaffolding involved, can be as much as £70–80,000.Therefore, it is in everybody’s interests to try and minimise the risk of lead theftfrom a church. With this in mind, and if there is lead at your church, here is someadvice:• Make sure that where you already have SmartWater or similar it is up todate, registered and the appropriate signage has been installed.• If you have an alarm ensure it is checked regularly and serviced asrequired.• Be on the alert for suspicious activity around the church and askparishioners who live close to the church to be especially vigilant. Anysuspicious activity can be reported using the police 101 number, and ifyou think a crime is in progress then ring 999.Further advice about lead theft can be found on the diocesan website, where thereis also advice on what to do if the worst happens and who to contact in thediocesan Church Buildings department if it does.Matthew GodfreyHistoric Churches Support Officer, Diocese of Lincolnwww.lincoln.anglican.org/church-buildingswww.lincoln.anglican.org/News/protecting-against-lead-theftPage 6
Parish NewsTo Keep a True LentA LENT COURSE ONHOPE AND REDEMPTION INParish Lent Course: From Now On, aLent course on Hope and Redemption inThe Greatest Showman, Tuesdayevenings.Deanery Lent Course on the 5 Marks ofMission, Monday evenings.More details will be published soonorSee Rev Claire for more information.Is this a FastTo keep the larder lean?And cleanFrom fat of Veals andSheep?Is it to quite the dishOf Flesh, yet stillTo fillThe platter high with Fish?Is it to fast an hourOr rag’d to goOr showA downcast look, or sour?No; ‘tis a Fast, to doleThy sheaf of wheatAnd meatUnto the hungry soulIt is to fast, from strife,From old debateAnd hate;To circumsise thy life.To show a heart grief-rent;To starve thy sinNot Bin;And that’s to keep thy LentRichard Herrick (1591-1674)Page 7
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