Church council
Church of St James, Voorschoten
Here at St James we are part of the Church of England, and as such have a particular management structure that contributes to the leadership of the church. It is called the Chaplaincy Church Council, or more informally, the church council. The church council is an important body in the life of the church. Please do pray for it as it makes decisions which affect the mission and ministry of St James.
Here at St James we are part of the Church of England, and as such have a particular management structure that contributes to the leadership of the church. It is called the Chaplaincy Church Council, or more informally, the church council. The church council is an important body in the life of the church. Please do pray for it as it makes decisions which affect the mission and ministry of St James.
The role of the church council
In summary, the council exists to co-operate with the chaplain in sharing leadership of the chaplaincy so that we may all:
In summary, the council exists to co-operate with the chaplain in sharing leadership of the chaplaincy so that we may all:
- Play our part in God’s mission and ministry in this place.
- Steward our buildings and churchyard for the furtherance of God’s kingdom.
- Contribute to the wider life of the Church of England.
- Conduct ourselves in ways which fulfil best practice in safeguarding, finance, and employment.
"The church council is an elected group that works with the chaplain to seek God's direction as we build a loving and healthy church together and reach out to others in mission. We do this by generating and implementing actions and policies that are grounded in prayerful reflection."
Membership
Council members are elected at the Annual Chaplaincy Church Meeting which is held between 1 January and 30 April. Members are elected for three years, renewable for a further three years. To be eligible you must be over 16, on the electoral roll, baptised and a regular communicant. All clergy licensed to the chaplaincy, the churchwardens, and any members of the archdeaconry, diocesan or general synods on the electoral roll are ex officio on the council.
Council members are elected at the Annual Chaplaincy Church Meeting which is held between 1 January and 30 April. Members are elected for three years, renewable for a further three years. To be eligible you must be over 16, on the electoral roll, baptised and a regular communicant. All clergy licensed to the chaplaincy, the churchwardens, and any members of the archdeaconry, diocesan or general synods on the electoral roll are ex officio on the council.
Meetings
Our church council meets nine times a year, and has a standing committee to carry on routine business between meetings.
Our church council meets nine times a year, and has a standing committee to carry on routine business between meetings.
