The primary object of the PCC is the promotion of the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to the doctrines and practices of the Church of England. St James’s PCC has the responsibility for co-operating with the incumbent in promoting, in the ecclesiastical parish, the whole mission of the church – pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical.
The PCC is an executive committee of the parish with powers and duties defined by certain Acts of Parliament. In addition to their formal duties, PCC members act as representatives for all parishioners in the affairs of the church.
PCC Members
• Clergy (the vicar is ex-officio chairman)
• Churchwardens represent the laity and are responsible directly to the Diocese. They advise and assist the clergy in their work of ministry, having to ensure that the church buildings and their contents are kept in a fit condition for services of worship and maintained as part of our heritage.
• PCC Teams made up from twelve representatives of the laity elected directly or indirectly by the Annual Parochial Church Meeting of the parish.
• Annual Parochial Church Meeting Reports contain the annual reports of the various church teams or groups.
Annual Parochial Church Meeting (APCM)
• The APCM includes the annual reports from the vicar, the treasurer and other officers of the Parochial Church Council, on the events of the last year.
• Annual Parochial Church Meeting Reports contain the annual reports of the various church teams or groups.
• The Electoral Roll is the register of the church's voting members.
Find out more
PCC Minutes (access needed to see these)
The History of St James's Parochial Church Council
The History of St James's Clergy
Contacts
PCC Secretary: Nick Bagge on 020 8783 0871
Churchwardens: Susan Horner on 020 8979 9380 | Nick Bagge on 020 8783 0871