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PCC Secretaries

It is the duty of the Parochial Church Council (PCC) to consult on matters of general concern and importance in the parish. An important position within the Council is the PCC Secretary, elected by parish members at the Annual Meeting.

The PCC Secretary is responsible for sending out notices of meetings in good time, preparing reports for meetings and keeping the minutes. They are also expected to deal with correspondence, keep a check on the parish diary, remain up-to-date with what is going on in the parish, and be able to brief the Chair of the PCC.

The role ensures the smooth running of the PCC and demands good organisational skills and an efficient nature.

Click here to visit Parish Resources website. This site is provided by the Church of England’s National Stewardship & Resources team and offers over 400 pages of resources to support all aspects of stewardship, administration and management in the local church, as well as links to other sites and pages of interest.

Please find below more pages which you may find useful in your role.

Parish Returns

Every year your church is asked to complete returns about membership, attendance, church finances and their…

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Parish Returns

Annual Parish Meetings

The rules for the Annual Parochial Church Meeting can be found in full, in section 9…

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Annual Parish Meetings