The office of Churchwarden is an ancient one, whose rights and responsibilities have been modified by statute. They are officers of the bishop who are charged with co-operating with the incumbent and PCC in promotion of mission and ministry. They represent the laity and have a duty to inform the Bishop or archdeacon if there are serious problems in the parish.
The present rules governing the appointment and responsibilities of churchwardens are contained in:
References to churchwardens also appear in the Pastoral Measure and the Care of Churches and Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction Measure, 1991.
