The Relationship between Christ Church and Emmanuel

This page is the appendix to our parish profile noted under paragraph 2 of page 14.

Emmanuel is the daughter church of Christ Church. 

• The 2 churches operate largely independently of one another, with an Associate Vicar leading Emmanuel.

• The appointment of a new Associate Vicar at Emmanuel is the responsibility of the Incumbent at Christ Church (though the church family at Emmanuel play a full part in the appointment).

• There is one PCC for the whole parish (half Christ Church and half Emmanuel).

• Each church has 2 Wardens.

• Each half of the PCC meets separately for the majority of the year.

• There is an explicit understanding that any decision affecting the whole parish requires a majority in both halves of the PCC.

• There are 2 meetings each year of the 'joint' PCC chaired by the Incumbent.

• Each church makes its own pledge to the diocesan Parish Support Fund.

• The previous Incumbent met monthly with the  Associate Vicar at Emmanuel for support and prayer.

• The churches have worked well together for the growth of the gospel: for instance, running joint confirmation classes and working with Insight to run The Christmas Journey and Easter Experience.