Admission of Churchwardens
The Office of Churchwarden is an annual office and it is a legal requirement for all churchwardens to be admitted every year by the Diocesan Registrar or Archdeacon.
Churchwardens Info
Articles of Enquiry 2025
Articles of Enquiry 2025 - the closing date for submissions is the 30th of May 2025
Church Visits
Church Visits (formerly known as Archdeacon's Visitations) are Visitations to parishes carried out by the Archdeacon, the Rural Dean or the Deanery Lay Chair.
Churchwardens' Training Day
Our Churchwardens' Training Day is an opportunity to find out more about what support is available from the central Diocesan support team and connect in with other churchwardens.
Contact the Archdeacons
How to contact the Archdeacons' office.
Further resources and support for Churchwardens
Links to some online resources to help you in your role as a Churchwarden.
Institution and Licensing Services
Diocesan templates for Licensing or Institution services.
Requirements and key functions of a Churchwarden
An overview of the key requirements and functions of a churchwarden.
Safeguarding Responsibilities of Churchwardens
Key safeguarding responsibilities of churchwardens.
Selection and appointment of Churchwardens
Information on the appointment and selection of Churchwardens
