Once a year, at the Annual Parochial Church Meeting, members of St John’s congregation are invited to put themselves forward to be members of the Parochial Church Council (PCC).
What is a Parochial Church Council?
A parochial church council (PCC) is the executive committee of a Church of England parish and consists of clergy and churchwardens of the parish, together with representatives of the laity approved at the Annual Parochial Church Meeting (APCM) or co-opted by the PCC.
How often does the PCC meet?
Members of the PCC meet on the first Tuesday of each month.
How long do members serve on the PCC?
Members serve one, two or three years. Each year one third of the membership stand down.