Running a Parish

Treasurers
The role of a treasurer is a vital one in the life of a church, keeping financial records, reporting on financial performance to the minister/priest and Par...
Wed, 23 Jan, 2019 at 2:22 PM
Changes to Wireless Microphones
Does your church, or any of the organisations using your facilities, use a wireless microphone? If so, you need to be aware of changes to regulations gover...
Thu, 25 Sep, 2014 at 10:09 AM
Annual Statistical Returns
To help us build a comprehensive picture of our Anglican community, an Annual Statistical Return is prepared by parishes and congregations. This provides st...
Thu, 14 Apr, 2016 at 6:04 PM
Wardens
The ministry of wardens is vital to a healthy church community, and the effective work of Gospel mission. Wardens are akin to church elders, and also act a...
Mon, 25 Feb, 2019 at 1:29 PM
Parish Officers
As per the Parochial Administration Ordinance, a parish or congregation elects or appoints various officers. These officers help to ensure the church is e...
Thu, 9 Mar, 2017 at 2:01 PM
Plate Collections
Whilst many churches have increasing numbers of people giving through EFT and credit card, plate collections remain an important process for most churches. ...
Mon, 15 Jun, 2015 at 12:13 PM
Nominations Committee Guidelines
As per Section 15 (b) of the Parochial Administration Ordinance, Parish Vestries elect members to a Nominations Committee. The Committee assists in the sear...
Mon, 5 Mar, 2018 at 4:56 PM
Annual Vestry Meetings
As per Section 17 of the Parochial Administration Ordinance, every parish much hold an Annual Vestry Meeting each year, before the 31st of March. Notice of ...
Thu, 14 Mar, 2019 at 3:04 PM
Electing Lay Synod Representatives
Every three years, parishes must elect lay members of the Synod, an election usually undertaken at their Annual Vestry Meeting. The Election of Members of t...
Thu, 4 Jul, 2019 at 5:28 PM
Typical Parish Structure
Most parishes in the Diocese of Adelaide operate under a model of governance which is informed by the Anglican belief that God works through all the people ...
Mon, 3 Jun, 2019 at 5:05 PM