Advice and support

Church House is here to help. Whether it's advice on your new PCC role or guidance on navigating times of difficulty, you'll find everything you need in the pages below.

In this section...

Handling vacancies

Advice for churchwardens and PCCs on handling clergy vacancies in their parish/benefice.

When things go wrong

Guidance for parishes in difficult times.

Custodian trusteeships

Information on trusteeships within the diocese.

Pastoral reorganisation

Guidance on making legal changes to parochial structures and formal ministry structures.

Diocesan Registry

Legal guidance on matters relating to parish officers, diocesan officers and bodies, and members of the public.