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!
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 Churchwardens (every warden must be sworn in following election) – 1 June, 3 June, 8June and 10June 2026.
Look out for Archdeacons’ News magazine at the venue.
Saturday 20 June 2026 – Training for those newly-elected to the role of Churchwarden – look out for info on the e-bulletin.
Work on your Articles of Enquiry.
July
Work on Articles of Enquiry – contact Karen or Laura for help if needed.
