A Handbook for Churchwardens and Parochial Church Councillors - New Revised and Updated Edition

A newly revised and updated edition of the authoritative handbook for both newly elected and existing churchwardens. First published in 1921, this handbook has sold 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 extent of their responsibility as elected Church officers. This new edition has undergone a full update to include: - The complete revision of the Church Representation Rules relating to parishes- The statutory list of works to churches and churchyards which may be undertaken without a faculty or other permission- Amendments to the Parochial Church Councils (Powers) Measure 1956, the Churchwardens Measure 2001 and other legislationFlowcharts and checklists add to the usefulness of this volume, as do the legal forms and notices relating to parishes.>

Sommario

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

Info autore

Timothy Briden

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Timothy Briden, Briden Timothy, Kenneth MacMorran
• Editore: Bloomsbury
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Tascabile
• Pubblicazione: 29.02.2024
• EAN: 9781399415934
• ISBN: 978-1-399-41593-4
• Pagine: 256
• Categorie: Scienze umane, arte, musica > Religione / teologia > Cristianesimo; RELIGION / Christian Ministry / Pastoral Resources, RELIGION / Christian Church / Canon & Ecclesiastical Law, Theology, Christianity, Religious institutions and organizations, Religious social and pastoral thought and activity, Christian ministry & pastoral activity, Religious ministry and clergy, Ecclesiastical (canon) law, Systems of law: ecclesiastical (canon) law