This year for our AGM (6th May 2025) we were required to renew the Church Electoral Roll completely. However, anyone who is eligible and would like to be included on the Roll may apply to join at any time during the year prior to the next AGM.  It is necessary to complete an application form, and forms are available at the back of Church. 

Who is entitled to be on the Roll?
A lay person (i.e. not clergy) is entitled to have his or her name on the roll of a parish if he or she –                                                                  
(a) is baptised,                                                                                                
(b) is aged 16 or over                                                                                    
(c) has duly applied for enrolment on the correct form and                                        
(d) has made one of 3 declarations (only the 2 below are relevant):
1.A declaration that the person –
(i) is a member of the Church of England or of a Church in communion with it, and is (ii) resident in the parish
 2. A declaration that the person –
(i) is a member of the Church of England or of a Church in communion with it, (ii) is not resident in the parish, but (iii) has habitually attended public worship in the parish during the preceding six months.(unless, in respect of someone whose name is already on the Roll,  illness or other sufficient cause has prevented attendance, so if this applies to you, do speak to Jane Hall our Electoral Roll Officer).

Why have your name on the Roll?
Being on the Roll is a way of demonstrating your interest in the running of our church and willingness to help shape its future. It enables you to participate and vote in the Annual Meeting where members of the Parochial Church Council are elected, the Annual Accounts are presented and reports are given on all aspects of church life - and you can have your say! Whilst we always welcome volunteers for a number of different jobs, you may not have the desire or the time to take on any specific role within our church life. That is fine, but your interest, your voice and your support are important in themselves and an encouragement to other church members and officers. 

If you want any further information about this process or have any queries, or wish to know where to leave your completed form, then please speak to Jane Hall our Electoral Roll Officer (01530 412375).