Churchwardens Pack

This is the Act of Synod that governs how parishes can operate including areas such as the Annual General Meeting, pastoral and electoral rolls, eligibility for parish council, parish council structure and finance matters. This Act should be read in conjunction with the Parish Administration Handbook.

Added Monday March 20 2017

This pack is designed to help you in your role as Churchwarden, outlining the duties and responsibilities of the role.

Added Monday March 20 2017

Being Together was adopted by General Synod as the statement of expectations regarding the behaviour of members of Church communities and complements Faithfulness in Service.

Added Monday March 20 2017

This agreement is to be signed by each Churchwarden once they are elected to the position at the Annual General Meeting after they have read all the material in the Churchwardens Pack. For those of you who are Uniting Church affiliated.

Added Tuesday April 04 2023

This agreement is to be signed by each Churchwarden once they are elected to the position at the Annual General Meeting after they have read all the material in the Churchwardens Pack.

Added Tuesday April 04 2023

This leaflet gives a summary of the expected code of conduct and appropriate behaviours of all clergy and lay church workers. It should be read in conjunction with the full version of Faithfulness in Service.

Added Tuesday March 21 2017

This document explores some of the practices which will encourage our growth in faith, as well as ways by which we might deal with the challenges of being part of a Christian community.

Added Monday March 20 2017

A practical guide to administrative matters in parishes. This handbook should be read in conjunction with the latest version of the Parish Administration Act.

Added Monday March 20 2017

This sample Parish Council Covenant provide Parish Councils with a set of values to guide behaviour towards one another in our parish communities.

Added Monday March 20 2017