St John's PCC Page

This page provides useful information intended primarily for PCC members although other users of this web site may find the information and links helpful. Please note that the posting of links is for general information only and should not be taken as implying any approval by or relationship with the owners of such sites and users make use of these links solely at their own risk. St. Johns accepts no responsibility or liability for any consequences arising for users of this web site as a result of following such links.

Contents

Parochial Church Council
Membership of the PCC
Governing Documents
Dates of PCC meetings
Policies
Minutes of Meetings
Annual Report
Reference books
Coventry Diocese
Coventry Cathedral Link
Links to the Church of England
Registration of the PCC as a Charity
Charities Act 2006
Governance
Stewardship Links
Environment
Health & Safety
Employment
Interregnum
Insurance
Fabric and Buildings
HM Revenue & Customs

Parochial Church Council (“PCC”)

The powers of a PCC are laid down in the Measures of the Church of England but in practical terms for St. John’s the main functions of the PCC are:

Acquire, manage and administer property for ecclesiastical purposes, including the church building, the halls and Knights’ Meadow minister’s accommodation, which includes maintenance and improvement works, and trees on church property
To set an annual budget of expenditure and to collect voluntary giving to support any church purpose, including powers to invest funds and run bank accounts etc. and to determine the terms on which St. John’s supports Christian charities and missions both in the UK and overseas.
To make representations to the Bishop about any matter affecting the welfare of the parish
Responsible for employment of persons engaged in the service of the parish, excluding clergy paid for by the Diocese
The PCC has an important voice in any decisions as to the forms of authorised services and other matters related to church services
Responsible for providing certain of the requisites for divine service as specified in canons F1 to F14
The PCC has certain rights and duties during a vacancy as laid down in the Patronage (Benefices) Measure 1986
Responsible for complying with the regulations of the Church of England as they apply and as Trustees under Charity Law.

God gives to all of us the responsibilities of stewardship for that which he has entrusted to us. This is true individually, and also collectively. As a local church community, and as a PCC, we are stewards both of the mission of St. John’s church, and of the resources available to the church.

The PCC member’s duty is to prayerfully consider whether any of the things St. John’s is doing could be improved, to consider new ideas and challenges for the parish, its particular needs, expectations, and membership. PCC members are called to a high degree of commitment and a willingness to learn about the work. It involves trying to work out what God wants for his church and above all involves acting and speaking in a Christian way and particularly at PCC meetings. PCC members speak for themselves searching their own conscience about what is right and may not take direction as to how they vote at PCC meetings from anyone else in the church.

The responsibility of the PCC member is to apply those skills, knowledge and experience gained throughout their lives acting with reasonable care and skill and where they lack the relevant expertise to make due enquiry, and where necessary to seek professional advice.

The PCC uses the priorities set by the Bishop of Coventry and Warwick to guide their own priorities. These relate to the core mission of the church:

1. Worship God
2. Making new Christians and disciples
3. Working with others to transform communities

Parish Resources, part of the Church of England, has produced an 8 page leaflet to introduce PCC members to their roles and responsibilities as Charity Trustees. www.parishresources.org.uk/pccs.htm