Begin the year by looking over your Parish Inspection checklist – to see what needs updating? Inspections are on a 3-year cycle – your Area Dean will know when yours is due or email your Archdeacon’s PA.
Update yourself by working through the Churchwarden Toolkit – there is a really good section near the beginning about what makes a good Churchwarden which +Pete covers.
Look out for news of Maintenance Workshops and book yourself on.
Motivate your Sunday teams for the coming year – have a team-building get-together after the business of Christmas.
Take a look at the Church of England online Services Register – the digital equivalent of keeping a paper Services Register book. It is available within AChurchNearYou.com.
February
Think about succession planning – who might be a good deputy warden to train up to become a Warden?
The Church Representation Rules have all you need to know – they are a vital tool for all those involved in parochial, diocesan and national Church governance. The new Rules were completely redrafted so that they are now easier to understand!
April
Incoming/Outgoing Warden handover- Use ‘Essential Handover Guide’.
Look out for mailing to all Churchwardens from Archdeacons’ Office re: Visitation services and Articles of Enquiry.
June
There are four Visitation Services to choose from for the Annual Swearing-in of Wardens (every warden must be sworn in following election) – 17 June , 19June , 24June and 27June 2024.
Look out for Archdeacons’ News magazine at the venue.
Saturday 15 June 2024 – Conference for those newly-elected to the role of Warden – look out for info on the e-bulletin.
Work on your Articles of Enquiry.
July
Work on Articles of Enquiry – contact Pauline or Karen for help if needed.
