A Handbook for Churchwardens and Parochial Church Councillors

by Timothy Briden, Kenneth MacMorran

Overview

First published in 1921, this handbook has sold well over a million copies and has become the standard guide for churchwardens and members of PCCs. It is indispensable for all who wish to tread a clear path through the sometimes complex legislation and know the rules and extent of their responsibility as elected Church officers.
 
This new edition has been fully revised to take into account several new developments, including
 
* Changes in ecclesiastical law including: - the revision of the Pastoral Measure 1983
- the Dioceses' Pastoral and Mission Measure 2008, the new power to make Bishop's Mission Orders
- the introduction of Clergy Terms of Service
* The Legal Advisory Commission's recommendations on PCCs powers and duties
* health and safety issues
 
Flowcharts and checklists add to the usefulness of this volume, as do photocopiable legal forms and notices for practical purposes in parishes.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781441154743
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date:	05/27/2010
Edition description:	New Revised Edition
Pages:	186
Product dimensions:	5.46(w) x 8.46(h) x 0.66(d)

About the Author

Timothy J. Briden is a Barrister-at-Law of the Inner Temple, Vicar-General of the Province of Canterbury, Chancellor of the Diocese of Bath and Wells, Chancellor of the Diocese of Truro Member of the Legal Advisory Commission of the General Synod, Secretary of the Ecclesiastical Judges Association and a Member of the Rule Committee constituted under the Care of Churches and Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction Measure 1991.

Kenneth M. MacMorran was barrister-at-law of the Inner Temple.

Table of Contents

Introduction
1. The Constitution of the Church
2. The Courts of the Church
3. Faculties
4. The Parish
5. The Parochial Clergy
6. The Patron and Patronage
7. The Office of Churchwarden
8. The Functions of Churchwardens
9. Other Lay Officers
10. Parochial Church Meetings and Councils
11. Powers and Responsibilities of Parochial Church Councils
12. Conduct of Meetings
Index