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Parochial Church Councils (PCCs)
Parochial Church Councils (PCCs) are responsible for supporting the local clergy in the running and management of their benefice or parish. Their primary function is stated as 'promoting in the parish the whole mission of the Church'. This short sentence actually covers a significant and varied workload encompassing all aspects of parish life, finance and governance.
Further information on specific issues is available from the relevant department pages on this site, or visit the Resources for Parish Officers page for downloads (including the PCC Secretaries' Handbook) and forms.
Other useful websites can be accessed here for guidance on insurance, parish buying, charity law, etc.
Church Representation Rules 2011 (online)
Church of England - PCC Information
Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme
Latest News from around the Diocese
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New proposals to allow women bishops
New legislative proposals to enable women to become bishops have been published
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Interfaith Council responds to Woolwich attack
The Southampton Council of Faiths has issued the following statement:
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Memorial plate to WW2 airmen commemorated
Minstead holds special service to commemorate 716 Company Alms Dish
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Winchester Churches pledge unity
New era outlined by the newly elected Chair of Churches Together in Winchester
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Resources for Queen's 60th anniversary released
Prayers and liturgical material for 60th anniversary of Coronation of The Queen
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Dame Heather Steel commences Jersey Inquiry
Jersey Church safeguarding inquiry update
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'Best Visitation Ever'
Churchwardens admitted by Bishop at celebratory service
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Growth in the Diocese of Winchester
Slight growth in Diocese as national statistics published.
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Increase VAT on energy saving measures
5% set to rise to 20% - ACT NOW
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Two churches achieve gold environmental award
The Churches of Nursling and Rownhams have achieved their Diocesan Environmental Gold Award
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