Christ Church P.C.C.

(Parochial Church Council.)

The principal function of a PCC is to "promote within the parish the whole mission of the Church, pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical."  PCC members have significant responsibilities for the local mission of the Church, and effective team working lies at the heart of any successful PCC.  Members can make a real difference to their local church; to its aims & direction, its mission & vision, finances & the employment of any staff.
PCC's have been recognised as charities for many years.  PCC members are also  recognised as trustees and this should be seen as a positive thing.  Trusteeship recognises that we, as members, have accepted a particular responsibility for this.
God gives to all the responsibility of stewardship for that which He has entrusted to us.  As a local Church community and as a PCC, we are stewards of both the mission of the Church within the community & of the resources available to the Church.
 

An Effective P.C.C...

1. Is clear about its purposes, mission & values, and uses them to direct all aspects of its work.  PCC members always act in the best interests of the PCC, making balanced and adequately informed decisions, and thinking about the long term as well as the short term.
2. Has adopted structures, policies & procedures which enable it to achieve its mission & aims & meet its objectives efficiently.
3. Sees sound governance as an important part of its stewardship.  It has appropriate procedures in place and manages any conflicts of interest appropriately.
4.  Manages & uses its resources (including finance, skills, knowledge, experience & assets) so as to achieve its potential.  It plans & budgets effectively, including periodic review. 
5.  Views accountability & transparency as key values, & recognises that it is accountable to wider constituents.  It communicates effectively, explaining its activities & decisions in an open & transparent way whilst maintaining confidentiality where appropriate.
6.  Is flexible enough to adapt to change appropriately.  Avoiding complacency, the effective PCC  will want to increase its effectiveness in meeting its core objective of promoting in the parish the whole mission of the Church.
7.  Acts with integrity, & in accordance with its values.

(All information above from Church of England website.)

As a P.C.C. here at Christ Church Stamford, we meet once a month (except August & December) and have an Away Day 1-2 times a year. Away Days are done together with our Ministry Team to continue our vision for the Church going forward.

Ministry Team.