Publishers of Parson & Parish
The English Clergy Association, as the successor to the Parochial Clergy Association, exists
- to support in fellowship all Clerks in Holy Orders in their Vocation and Ministry within the Church of England as by law established.
- to be a Church of England mutual resource for Clergy, Patrons and Churchwardens requiring information or insight.
- to reflect the diversity of the Church of England with respect to churchmanship and gender
- to support Clergy serving under Common Tenure as well as those still enjoying Freehold of office.
- to monitor ever-burgeoning bureaucracy and continued legislative and other processes of change.
- to promote in every available way the good of English Parish and Cathedral life and the welfare of the Clergy.
Our AGM is on Tuesday 11th June 2024.
Notice of the AGM
The Council of the Association consists of the following members: Rev Cassa Messervy (Chairperson); Dr Peter Smith; the Revd Canon Peter Johnson; the Revd Richard Hall; the Revd Mark Binney; the Revd Alec Brown; the Revd Cassa Messervy; the Revd Canon Derek Earis; the Revd Canon Simon Godfrey; Mr Anthony Jennings; Rev. Jonathan Hawkins; Rev. Preb Romita Shrisunder
Our Response to GS-2222
The Church of England is unquestionably entering a period of considerable change. Diminishing resources, both human and financial, mean that it is thought necessary to look at structures and future ministry, including the role and provision of stipendiary clergy. The Church is currently engaged in formulating a vision and strategy for the 2020s and beyond. One of the outcomes is perceived to be a need for greater simplicity in the organisation of the Church, and to introduce greater flexibility in the way organisational structures may be changed. To this end there is currently a formal consultation as to the ways in which the Mission and Pastoral Measure 2011 might be changed to permit this to happen. The proposals are contained in General Synod Paper GS -2222. These include, for example, the creation of units other than the parish and the possible closure of churches. The English Clergy Association has taken part in the consultation and our response is contained below.The English Clergy Association and the Benefit Fund have privacy policies. To read these please click on the following links, Data Privacy Notice and Benefit Fund Data Privacy Notice.