The Churchwarden's Guide (1844)

By Charles Knight And Company

Book Overview

The Churchwarden's Guide is a book written by Charles Knight and Company and was first published in 1844. The book is a comprehensive guide for churchwardens, offering them guidance on a wide range of topics related to their role and responsibilities. The book covers everything from the history and legal framework of the position to practical advice on managing the church's finances, buildings, and personnel. The Churchwarden's Guide is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a different aspect of the churchwarden's duties. The first chapter provides an overview of the history and legal basis of the position, while the second chapter focuses on the appointment and duties of churchwardens. The subsequent chapters cover topics such as the management of church property, the maintenance of the church building and grounds, the role of the churchwarden in the administration of the parish, and the churchwarden's relationship with the clergy and other parish officials.The book is written in a clear and accessible style, making it easy for churchwardens to understand and apply the information provided. It is also illustrated with numerous diagrams and charts to help churchwardens better understand the complex legal and financial issues they may encounter.Overall, The Churchwarden's Guide is an invaluable resource for anyone serving as a churchwarden or interested in the history and workings of the Church of England. It provides a comprehensive overview of the duties and responsibilities of the position, as well as practical advice and guidance on how to carry out those duties effectively.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165748215
• ISBN13: 9781165748211
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 52 Pages
• Weight: 0.18 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"