Essential resources for your Parochial Church Council, including advice on fundraising, building projects, community events, going into an interregnum and more.
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Running the PCC
Always have refreshments - and other tips for a more effective parochial church council, by Mark Tanner
In light of COVID-19, David Lamming considers the legal questions that now arise for the Church of England’s government at all levels
John Davies looks at how to prevent clergy-PCC relationships’ becoming a tug of war
With rising numbers of small rural congregations, the trend is to combine PCCs. Pat Ashworth hears how it works in one benefice
Dealing with a crisis
What to do when the PCC is faced with a financial crisis, a bad-news story, a serious pastoral breakdown, a safeguarding situation or an act of God
Understanding church insurance
Maggie Durran assesses your options when the PCC reserves are used up
Fundraising
How do you give your grant application the best chance? Advice was solicited by Rebecca Paveley
Thou shalt always say thank you: after being involved in large fund-raising ventures during his ministry, Michael Higgins advice for fund-raisers
A competition run with Ecclesiastical Insurance to find the best fund-raising ideas has turned up many great ideas. To inspire your own efforts, here are the top 25
Ted Harrison assesses the value of professional fund-raisers and project managers to churches
What to do (and what not to do) to make sure your application to stands out
Mission and ministry
Struggling to attract or keep children and their families? Margaret Pritchard Houston advises on developing a ministry from scratch
They ought to be included in every aspect of church life, argues Margaret Pritchard Houston
As people age, loneliness can become a serious problem. Huw Spanner considers church efforts to combat this
Part of our Lent series on imaginative and practical ways of using church property, Helen Sammon describes the development of a churchyard service as a mission opportunity
In our series on imaginative initiatives, Tricia Temple-Crowe describes the birth of the Blakeney Breakfast
Talk of the rural Church often turns to shrinking congregations in crumbling buildings. But, as Tim Wyatt finds out, there are signs of new life
Building work
Green building projects from Wiltshire, Gloucester, Cornwall and London
Keeping your building project on track through a vacancy and after a new appointment
It can provide missional opportunities — and be a lot of fun, says Judith Ayers
Requirements for building works, repairs and regular maintenance
Underfloor, forced-air or radiator?
More PCC resources
Welcoming a film or TV company can bring rewards — and not just financial ones, explains Stephen Brown
An interregnum can prompt valuable reflection on maintenance, leadership, and purpose, says Noreen Wainwright
Dave Walker maps out your PCC
A century after the parochial church council gained legal powers, Christopher Hill reflects on its past, present, and future
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