The Parochial Church Council (PCC)
The PCC shall assist the Vicar in the initiation, conduct, and development of the work of the Church. In particular, the PCC shall support the clergy and staff in building up the congregation to be a Christ-centred, Spirit-filled community reaching out to others with the gospel of Jesus Christ.
The PCC aims at good stewardship and development of all the resources, both human and material, that God gives to us.
The PCC consists of: The Vicar’s Warden; The People’s Warden; The Honorary Secretary; The Honorary Treasurer; 7 Council Members. At times, there may be co-opted members to the council.
The Council Members & Wardens
Those elected to serve on the PCC must be men and women who are committed to Christ and the work of the Lord at SJSM and can give the necessary time and energy to this. Each member of the PCC should be well integrated into the body-life of the Church and have responsibilities in a specific ministry area.
While the People’s Warden is elected, the Vicar’s Warden is appointed by the Vicar. The Wardens represent the Church on official occasions. They are the Senior Lay Leaders of SJSM. Together with the Hon. Treasurer and Hon. Secretary and members of the Vicar’s Office, they are the Office-Bearers of the PCC.
The Synod Representatives
The Synod representatives attend Synod meetings of the Diocese on behalf of SJSM, and form part of the House of Laity within the Synod. (The Clergy of this parish form part of the House of Clergy within the Synod.) Each Session of Synod lasts 3 years, and a new session begins in 2027. Synod reps are automatically included in PCC, whether or not they hold concurrent roles as Office-Bearers (eg. Warden, Hon. Secretary, Hon. Treasurer).