Church Governance

Church Wardens

The two church wardens are assisted by a number of Deputy churchwardens and many members of the congregation give duty as sides-men and -women during each service.

Parochial Church Council

The PCC is a corporate body established by the Church of England. The PCC operates under the Parochial Church Council Powers Measure. The PCC is excepted by order from registering with the Charity Commission.

The method of appointment of PCC members is set out in the Church Representation Rules. All Church attendees are encouraged to register on the Electoral Roll and stand for election to the PCC.

Organisation and Structure

Standing Committee is authorised to act for the PCC between its meetings on an as-required basis, and has financial powers delegated to it of up to £1,000. Members: Vicar, Wardens (lay chariman and deputy), Treasurer, Secretary and one other PCC member.

The general terms of the Action Groups are: to pray about the particular area of our church’s life; to work under the policy guidelines of the PCC; to recommend to the PCC new policy initiatives; and to discover and use the gifts of others. The specific terms of the action groups are:

The Building Action Group; To be responsible for the maintentance and development of physical resources, including church, land and buildings; furniture and equipment and audio/visual. Chaired by Tony Leather.

The Finance Action Group; To provide financial advice to the PCC and also be responsible in conjunction with the Incumbent and Wardens for the custody and management of the parish funds in accordance with the procedures laid down. Chaired by Andrew Robertson.

The Mission Action Group; To maintain and develop contact and support for those engaged in mission at home and abroad, and to develop awareness of mission at Christ Church, including making recommendations on the missionary scholarship fund and GMF allocations. Chaired by Duncan Kerr.

Staff Care Group;To assist the PCC to follow current best practice and to be a good employer of staff and also to support the staff team in management and personal development. Chaired by Fiona McLeod.

Social Events Group; To organise social events. Chaired by Charlotte Kohnhorst.

Objectives and Activities

Objectives of the PCC are to cooperate with the minister in promoting in the parish the whole mission of the Church, pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical.

The Vision is to seek, as part of the Worldwide Church, to encourage people to know God’s love in Christ and together show that love in word and action.

Annual Parochial Meeting

The APM is held in April each year for all members on the church Electoral Roll. Administrative matters and decisions are carried out, including: approval of meeting minutes, reports on accounts and other matters of Parochial or general church interest; appointment of the Auditor; and elections to the Deanery Synod, to the PCC and to the Wardens and Deputy Churchwardens.