Support notes for Electoral Roll & Parochial Church Council (PCC) page.
Note 1
The aim of the Parochial Church Councils and Incumbents will be to make members of other denominations feel at home in their local Anglican church, and to feel that they belong to the Christian community in that place. The sense of belonging and being valued may not for everyone be the same as “being a member.” This is because not all those of other denominations are able, because of their denomination’s rules, to declare themselves also to be members of the Church of England (as the Church of Representation Rules permit).
The Church making this declaration, whilst remaining subject to the jurisdiction of the Church of England and guardian of its tradition, formulates a policy towards those of other denominations which enables their insights, strengths, gifts and graces to be incorporated into the whole life of the congregation. That life will include worship, mission and service, as well as the administrative and decision-making process.
There may be occasions when those of another denomination worshipping in the parish church wish to express their membership and belonging in a particular way. For example, when the tradition with which they have been familiar has a membership structure more closely defined than that of the Church of England. This could be expressed through a short welcome, prayer, and the right hand of fellowship which could take place at the Peace.
http://www.cofe.anglican.org/info/ccu/england/resources/ecumenical_welcome.rtf
The aim of the Parochial Church Councils and Incumbents will be to make members of other denominations feel at home in their local Anglican church, and to feel that they belong to the Christian community in that place. The sense of belonging and being valued may not for everyone be the same as “being a member.” This is because not all those of other denominations are able, because of their denomination’s rules, to declare themselves also to be members of the Church of England (as the Church of Representation Rules permit).
The Church making this declaration, whilst remaining subject to the jurisdiction of the Church of England and guardian of its tradition, formulates a policy towards those of other denominations which enables their insights, strengths, gifts and graces to be incorporated into the whole life of the congregation. That life will include worship, mission and service, as well as the administrative and decision-making process.
There may be occasions when those of another denomination worshipping in the parish church wish to express their membership and belonging in a particular way. For example, when the tradition with which they have been familiar has a membership structure more closely defined than that of the Church of England. This could be expressed through a short welcome, prayer, and the right hand of fellowship which could take place at the Peace.
http://www.cofe.anglican.org/info/ccu/england/resources/ecumenical_welcome.rtf
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Note 3. Reference taken from A Handbook for Wardens and Parochial Church Councillors
Kenneth M. MacMorran & Timothy J. Briden (Pub: Continuum: London Reprinted 2007)
Extract from Chapter 11 - Powers & Responsibilities of PCC’s p162
Kenneth M. MacMorran & Timothy J. Briden (Pub: Continuum: London Reprinted 2007)
Extract from Chapter 11 - Powers & Responsibilities of PCC’s p162
Other reading for those with insomnia!
How the Church of England Works Paul A. Welsby (CIO Publishing: 1985)
Runs through the establishing of the Church of England, the nature of its systems, the Province, Diocese and Parish. The Church and State, the Churches Synodical Government, legal system, Boards and Councils of General Synod, the Churches Finances and the Anglican Communion and the Ecumenical Movement.
How the Church of England Works Paul A. Welsby (CIO Publishing: 1985)
Runs through the establishing of the Church of England, the nature of its systems, the Province, Diocese and Parish. The Church and State, the Churches Synodical Government, legal system, Boards and Councils of General Synod, the Churches Finances and the Anglican Communion and the Ecumenical Movement.
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