Churchwarden Admission Services
Churchwardens must legally attend an admissions service to undertake their role. Details of the services are available here
Benefice Vacancy
When a benefice enters a period of vacancy the Churchwardens, alongside the Rural Dean
Archdeacons’ Charges
Each year, there is a special service to formally admit the churchwardens to this important role in each Archdeaconry
Articles of Enquiry
The Archdeacons Articles of Enquiry are designed to give PCC's the opportunity to share stories about the life of their…
Churchwarden Citations
The Churchwarden Citation Form contains the Declaration and the list of dates for the services
Duties of Churchwardens
Churchwardens are the Officers of the Bishop, elected by the parish. Here are a summary of their duties.
Visitations to Parishes
The triennial visitor will contact the parish when the visitation is due to take place. Visitations to parishes are carried out by the Archdeacon
Churchwarden’s Yearbook 2026
The Churchwarden’s Yearbook is an annual, one-week-to-view, diary and source of information used by Churchwardens and Clergy in England and Wales.