There have been some queries recently as to the function and composition of the PCC (the Parochial Church Council) so it seemed a good idea to try to explain this to the parish both on the website, and in the parish magazine.
The following explanation sets out the powers of the PCC:-
“The PCC (Parochial Church Council) is an elected body from those listed on the church electoral roll. This is the roll of lay-persons over 16 years of age who are baptised and actual communicant members of the Church of England or any church in communion with the Church of England.
The Synodical Government Measure 1969 sets out a number of functions of the PCC, of which the overarching one is:
"co-operation with the incumbent in promoting in the parish the whole mission of the Church, pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical."
PCC powers transferred in 1919 from the old 'vestry meetings' relate to
1. The financial management of the church.
2. The care, maintenance and insurance of the fabric of the church and its goods and ornaments.
3. The care and maintenance of the churchyard.
The PCC also has powers conferred on it (as distinct from those transferred) which include.
1. Acquiring, managing and administering property for the ecclesiastical purposes of the parish.
2. The power to frame an annual budget.
3. The power to levy and collect a voluntary church rate for church purposes.
4. The power to contact the Bishop with regard to any matter affecting the welfare of the parish church.
It also has joint power with the incumbent
1. to appoint or dismiss the parish clerk (secretary) and sexton and to determine the salaries and conditions of service of these officers.
2. to determine the objects for which monies collected in church are to be allocated.
In addition, the PCC has the right to be consulted about the forms of worship used in the parish.”
The members of the PCC of the church of St Mary the Virgin, Eardisland are:-
Rector
Rev. Julie Read
The Rectory
Kingsland
HR6 9QW
Tel: 01568 708255 or 07826 194400
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Curate
Rev Rosie Roberts
Tel: 07720 333383
Treasurer
Mike Coleburn
Jubilee Cottage
Upper Hardwick
Pembridge
Tel. 07500 537739
Reader
Rosie Capon 07811 436412
Church Warden / Organist
Annette Blyth
Secretary
Avis Denny 01568 780874
Tower Captain
Geoff Cowling
Tel: 01544-340551 or 07484 264427
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PCC
Gloria AndersonAnne Barber
Geoff Cowling
John Hope
Lotty James (100 Club)
Carole Perry
