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Churchwarden Training 2012

Churchwarden Training 2012. Archdeacons. Archdeacon of Pontefract The Ven Peter Townley archdeacon.pontefract@wakefield.anglican.org 01924 371803. Archdeacon of Halifax The Ven Anne Dawtry archdeaconhalifax@btinternet.com 01484 714553. What is a churchwarden?. Canon E1.

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Churchwarden Training 2012

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  1. Churchwarden Training 2012

  2. Archdeacons Archdeacon of PontefractThe Ven Peter Townleyarchdeacon.pontefract@wakefield.anglican.org01924 371803 Archdeacon of HalifaxThe VenAnne Dawtryarchdeaconhalifax@btinternet.com01484 714553

  3. What is a churchwarden?

  4. Canon E1 • Churchwardens are officers of the Ordinary. They shall discharge such duties as are by law and custom assigned to them. • They shall be foremost in representing the laity and in co-operating with the incumbent.

  5. Bishop’s Officer • The Bishop may make inquiries of them at any time, and the churchwardens may inform the Bishop of any matters requiring his intervention. • In addition, they must reply to the Archdeacon’s Articles of Enquiry for the purposes of the annual Visitation.

  6. When the priest is away… • If the priest is away, you should check there is someone to lead the service – or failing that, you should lead it yourself. • If the service is taken by a visitor, you should (in theory) check the person is authorised. • You should certainly check that the proper fee and expenses are paid.

  7. PCC and mission • Churchwardens should help lead and encourage the PCC to carry out all its duties and look outwards. • They should try to ensure the PCC pays the parish share, pays in full the working expenses of the clergy, pays for the insurance and pays its bills.

  8. Looking after the building • Relieve your parish priest of admin work such as insurance, heating, lighting, cleaning and maintenance of the church and its furnishings. But you don’t need to do all this yourself – involve and enable others. • It is a legal requirement to ensure Faculties are sought where necessary.

  9. Conflicts and tensions…

  10. When conflicts arise… • Conflict in church life is almost inevitable. It can be a sign of life and vitality. • ‘Growing pains’ are not all bad. • However…

  11. When conflicts arise… • If local attempts fail to resolve a situation, the churchwardens should report the matter to the Rural Dean, Archdeacon or Bishop.

  12. During a vacancy…

  13. Vacancy/Interregnum • The Rural Dean and/or Archdeacon will normally meet with you soon after the vacancy is announced to explain procedures during the vacancy, and for finding a new priest. • The RD has special responsibility to work with wardens to care for the parish when you in a vacancy.

  14. Vacancy/Interregnum • Churchwardens and Rural Dean arrange for visiting clergy to conduct Sunday services, baptisms, weddings, funerals and pastoral visits as necessary. • Legally the churchwardens have the custody of the church Registers during a vacancy.

  15. See /handbook

  16. Toolkit for wardens…

  17. Guidance and regulations • asbestos • aumbries • carpets • child protection • churchyards • data storage • employment • environment • fees • fundraising • legal advice • lighting • parish records • prayer • remarriage • re-ordering • sound systems • trees • window protection • works of art etc

  18. www.wakefield.anglican.org/ handbook

  19. Websites • www.wakefield.anglican.orgparticularly www.wakefield.anglican.org/handbook • www.churchcare.co.ukCofE site with loads of advice about buildings and policies, but also a large section on being a churchwarden.

  20. Recommended Books • Wakefield Diocesan Directory * • Church Representation Rules ** • The Churchwarden’s Yearbook • Handbooks for Churchwardens… *** * Essential** Someone needs a copy!*** You need one copy between you…

  21. Buildings and legal…

  22. Buildings and legal Legal responsibilities Faculties Churchyard Regulations Health and Safety Disability and access Other things…

  23. Legal responsibilities… • Maintain Terrier (land) and Inventory (property). • Maintain Log Book of works done. • Annual Report to PCC: ‘fabric, fixtures, fittings and furniture’ • Complete and return the annual ‘Articles of Inquiry’ • Maintain order and decency in church and churchyard. • A church-warden may justify pulling off a man’s hat without being guilty of assault or trespass. (1765) • Take offerings/collections. • Works only by Faculty or permission…

  24. Buildings and legal Legal responsibilities Faculties

  25. DAC and Faculties DiocesanAdvisory Committee Julia Wilding, Diocesan Registrar Bank House, Burton StreetWakefield WF1 2DA 01924 373467 JWilding@dixon-coles-gill.com

  26. Faculty benefits? • Church then, now and tomorrow… • Check that a proper job is done… • for example, heating or sound installations • “have you thought of this?” • “No, not pink…!” • Consultation – all ‘happy’… • Objectors heard and considered by a Judge. Judgement gives full permission. • Cover your back… • Required…

  27. Faculty process • Discuss ideas – PCC, architect etc. • Informal meeting with DAC/Archdeacon. • Consult with heritage or archaeology. • Detailedplans/specification. • Formal, MinutedPCCsupport. • Contact Registry for application form. • Complete form and return • Assume DAC know nothing about your church or plan. • Include photos, drawing and all details.

  28. Faculty process • The DAC can ‘Recommend’, ‘Not object’ or ‘Not Recommend’.” • Citation displayed for 14-28 days – objectors invited to set out concerns and why. • The Chancellor or Archdeacon assesses application – grants or declines the Faculty. • Process may take six months. Tip: start early.

  29. Before any work or purchase • Some routine maintenance work is OK. Ask the Archdeacon. • Some temporary arrangements, up to 15 months, OK with ‘Archdeacon’s License’. • Most work (includingQuinquennial repairs) need authorisationby Faculty. • Work affecting external appearance of church or churchyard likely to also need local authority planning permission. • Work on older buildings needs consultation with ‘amenity’ or heritage organisations.

  30. Buildings and legal Legal responsibilities Faculties Churchyard Regulations

  31. Churchyard Regulations burials… memorials… ashes… care of the churchyard… headstones… inscriptions… permissions… who can do what… etc…

  32. Buildings and legal Legal responsibilities Faculties Churchyard Regulations Health and Safety

  33. Why Health and Safety? • We live in a litigious society. • No win/no fee claims… • Accidents are ‘someone’s fault’. • Don’t assume this is not a problem “because you’re a church”. • When an accident, assume a claim likely. • Health and Safety policy important: • to prevent accidents and incidents; • to show PCC has acted carefully and responsibly; • an expression of Christian care.

  34. What to do… • Every churchmust have a Health and Safety policy, regularly reviewed, annually reviewed by the PCC. • Every church should appoint a PCC member (and maybe a committee) for Health and Safety. • Every church should conduct an exercise such as the EIG H&S Guidance Notes and self-assessment.

  35. Buildings and legal Legal responsibilities Faculties Churchyard Regulations Health and Safety Disability and access Other things…

  36. Access and disability It is unlawful for… “organisations providing services to treat disabled people less favourably than other people for a reason related to their disability”

  37. Access and disability Physical access • ramps, toilets, hazards, access to all reasonable areas Visual access • lighting, print-size, contrasts Audible access • loop system, adequate non-loop sound www.equalityhumanrights.com

  38. Buildings and legal Legal responsibilities Faculties Churchyard Regulations Health and Safety Disability and access Other things…

  39. Safeguarding (adults and children) Child Protection and Vulnerable Adults policies: Regularly updated Current and future best practice. Regular review of PCC policy. Named ‘Officers’ (or Officer) who makes sure the policy happens, and is a Point of Contact for people/children with concerns. www.wakefield.anglican.org/safe

  40. Other things… Quinquennial surveys You organise, arrange and pay DAC approved list of architects only Portable Appliance checking See www.pat-testing.info Church records and archives www.wakefield.anglican.org/records

  41. Thankyou! Well done!

  42. Prayer May God fill you with the knowledge of his will, with all the wisdom and understanding that his Spirit gives. Then you will be able to live as the Lord wants and will always do what pleases him. Your lives will produce all kinds of good deeds, and you will grow in your knowledge of God. Colossians 1

  43. Lord’s Prayer Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your Kingdom come, your will be done on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins, as we forgive those who sin against us. Lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil, for the kingdom, the power and the glory are yours, now and for ever. Amen.

  44. Prayer Blessing:The blessing of the God of life be ours;The blessing of the loving Christ be ours;The blessing of the Holy Spirit be ours;To cherish us, to help us, to make us holy. Now and always. Amen.

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