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NEWS / The Court of Appeal has upheld the freedom of clergy to be office holders rather than employees with its judgement in the case regarding former Worcestershire vicar, Mark Sharpe.
Find out what happens to your pension if you leave the Clergy pension scheme.
The Faith and Order Commission is the theological advisory board of the Church of England.
The scheme is run in partnership with HM Revenue and Customs and is unique to the Church Commissioners’ clergy payroll.
The Ordering of Priests, from The Book of Common Prayer (1662). Cambridge University Press, 2006 edition.
The Ordering of Deacons, from The Book of Common Prayer (1662). Cambridge University Press, 2006 edition.
Information about legislation that covers parish reorganisation, including closing church buildings and finding new uses for them.
Information on clergy remuneration, expenses and house for duty resources
Information about Bishops' Mission Orders (BMOs) and the associated Code of Practice.
Find out more about and access the Pastoral Principles.