Your Life Your Church Your Ministry Your Diocese Children & Young People Training About Us Home>Your Church>Your PCC Your PCC The PCC takes the lead in carrying out the mission of the church - the whole church. Working alongside and supporting the clergy, pastoral care, telling the story of faith, social action and co-operation with churches of other denominations all fall within its remit. In many ways it is the PCC that shapes the health of the church. It is the central forum for decision making and discussion in relation to parish affairs. It is also the means by which information and resolutions are passed from the Diocesan and Deanery Synods to the congregation and, just as importantly, from the congregation to these wider groups. The influence of PCCs is seen right the way through the life of the Church of England. PCCs are legal entities and are governed by two pieces of Church of England legislation, called Measures. These are the Parochial Church Councils (Powers) Measure 1956, which defines its principal functions, and the Church Representation Rules. This second document is particularly useful in understanding the operational rules that govern the PCC and includes information on how often it meets, its members, how elections are held, the responsibilities of its officers and how it relates with bodies such as the Deanery Synod and Diocesan Synod. It also looks at the rules that govern bodies such as District Church Councils, Joint PCCs, Team and Group PCCs. Both documents can be downloaded from the Government's legislation website. Direct links to each of these documents are given below. The Parochial Church Councils (Powers) Measure 1956 The Church Representation Rules On the right hand side there are links to further information for specific roles within the PCC and the downloadable forms necessary for Annual Church Meetings and the electoral roll. If you have any further questions please contact the Synod Office by email or by telephone on 01392 294931 News/Events Christians needed as foster parents and adopters (8 November 2013) Christians are urged to prayerfully consider fostering and adopting so every child that needs one can find a home for good.... Comings and goings in the Diocese (5 November 2013) New appointments... Hot cushions to keep worshippers warm (4 November 2013) Hot cushions to keep worshippers warm are being tested in two Devon churches... 2014 Diocesan Calendar (24 October 2013) The calendar contains inspiring images and stories... Listed Places of Worship grant scheme extended (26 September 2013) Good news for parishes planning repairs to bells, clocks and pipe organs... Turin Shroud visits Tiverton (30 April 2013) Week long exhibition of official replica.... Macmillan Cancer Support concert (23 March 2013) The Maesteg Male Voice Choir will be performing with solos by Daisy Walford.... Heavenly recipes cooked up by Devon congregations (26 February 2013) A unique ‘e-book’ of fair-trade recipes contributed by churchgoers across Devon has been launched this week by the Diocese of Exeter to mark Fairtrade Fortnight.... Sand Dam Appeal for Thika (13 February 2013) Please consider contributing to this project for Lent or general overseas giving... Enough Food For Everyone if... (6 February 2013) The Church of England has joined with Christian Aid, Cafod, Tearfund, Oxfam and many others to campaign for Enough Food for Everyone.... Your Church Your PCC Parish Officers Parish downloads Advice documents Electoral Roll 2014 Parish Finances Your Church Building Encouraging Giving Parish Communications Safeguarding & DBS Fair and Local Protect God's Creation DisABILITY Dementia-friendly church Church is for Everyone Community Carbon Fast News from the Diocese Diocesan Vacancies Getting in Touch This site uses cookies to help make it more useful and reliable. Our cookies page explains what they are, which ones we use, and how you can manage or remove them. Don't show this message again [x] Home • Your Life • Your Church • Your Ministry • Your Diocese • Children & Young People • Training • About Us Copyright ©2013 Diocese of Exeter. All Rights Reserved. Site design by Chapel Studios