The
first duty of the PCC (Parochial Church Council) is 'co-operation
with the minister in promoting in the parish the whole mission
of the church, pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical'
[Synodical Government Measure 1969]. So the PCC has wide
responsibilities and serving on the PCC is an opportunity
to make a positive contribution to the church's life and
witness.
The
PCC is an important part of how the Church of England works,
acting as a link between the parishes, Deanery Synod and
Diocesan Synod, and through them with the General Synod.
The
PCC...
- should
be informed about and discuss matters concerning the Church
of England, and other matters of religious or public interest,
whether these are local or wider issues.
- draws
up a budget and has overall responsibility for the church's
financial affairs, including (where applicable) employing
paid parish staff, eg parish administrator, verger.
- is
responsible for the care, maintenance and insurance of
the church building, and its movable contents, and for
the upkeep of the churchyard.
- is
elected at the annual parochial church meeting. Clergy
licensed to the parish, and the Churchwardens, are automatically
of the PCC.
Being
on the PCC
An Informative, jargon-busting, ideas-packed booklet for
PCC members, especially newly elected ones. Ask your Incumbent
for a copy, or contact Elizabeth Moore (elizabeth@stedmundsbury.anglican.org)
for your own; 15pp slide-bound A4 format.
Resources
useful for PCC members
Leaflets series: Download those below as PDF's
Additional
Leaflets Caring for God's Planet, Five Marks of
Mission, How the C of E Works, Kagera, Working Ecumenically,
World Development. Order
Form (PDF)
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