The Canons of the Church of England 7th Edition

The first complete revision of the Canons in ten years, this 7th edition provides a comprehensive and essential guide to all the legal aspects of running a church.

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The first complete revision of the Canons in ten years, this 7th edition provides a comprehensive and essential guide to all the legal aspects of running a church, including:






The approved forms of services and service books

Orders of ministry

Doctrines of the Church of England

Government of the Church of England

Legal requirements relating to baptism, marriage and funerals

The role and responsibilities of Churchwardens and PCCs

Church property maintainence

Record keeping

Other uses of church buildings e.g. for entertainment

The admission of children to communion

Synods

The Ecclesiastical courts

Clergy housing

The admission of licensing of lay workers


An essential reference companion and guide for all clergy,
churchwardens, synod members and all involved in diocesan and national
church governance.