The Bishop of London Search About Us Mission and Ministry News What’s On Support Jobs Find a church HOME / SUPPORT / GOVERNANCE Support: Governance The Rt Revd & Rt Hon Sarah Mullally Advice on governance from the Synodical Department. PCCs, annual meetings, elections and more. SHARE THIS PAGE PRINT PDF The small team in the Synodical Department provides advice on governance matters, including issues relating to PCCs and Annual Meetings, elections and data protection, and more widely on the synods and councils that make up the governance framework of the Diocese. Diocesan Governance For information on the Bishop’s Council, Diocesan Synod, members and meetings, see read more here. Parish Governance A letter is sent to PCC Secretaries every year in the spring, containing up-to-date information on parish governance; links to various resources, and any changes in the regulations. A copy of the letter is sent to parish clergy and to other parish officers. Governance at parish level is part of the overall governance framework of the diocese and wider Church or England. For instance, it is those on the electoral rolls of their parishes that are eligible to stand for election to synodical bodies such as deanery synods, the Diocesan Synod (pictured above) and the General Synod. Once a person has been elected to any of these bodies, they also become a member of their PCC. BACK TO TOP SEE ALSO Parish governance Help and advice for PCC officers and members. See Also The Parochial Church Council The role of the PCC secretary Data protection The role of the churchwarden Annual meetings Pastoral reorganisation Deanery synods Recommended reading These books may help you in exercising your duties in a parish. Most are available from Church House bookshop. See Also Church Representation Rules ABC for the PCC Your Church and the Law Churchwardens: A Survival Guide Handbook for Churchwardens and Parochial Church Councillors PCC essentials from Church House Bookshop Information ABOUT THE DIOCESE SITE MAP PRIVACY & COOKIES SAFEGUARDING FAQS CONTACT US WordPress website by Moove Agency Related sites ALMA BOARD FOR SCHOOLS CHURCH PLANTING AND GROWTH COMPASSIONATE COMMUNITIES LONDON CALLINGS ST PAUL’S CATHEDRAL Social spaces Find us on Facebook Find us on Twitter Find us on Instagram Stay connected Subscribe to get our latest articles directly into your inbox: Email address*