PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL

The PCC is the lay-leadership of the congregation, and takes the lead in enabling the mission of the 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. 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.

 

All PCCs have deemed charitable status, and therefore all members of a Parochial Church Council are deemed to be Charity Trustees whether or not their PCC is required to register with the Charity Commission.

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