Buckingham Parish Church

Voting / The Electoral Roll (ER)


What is the Electoral Roll? 

You will be encouraged to sign up to be on the Electoral Roll. BPC’s Electoral Roll is the register of its voting members: it's a list of those qualified to attend and to vote at the Annual Parochial Church Meeting (APCM) and to stand for election to the PCC. Church Representation Rules require that every Parochial Church Council (PCC) maintains an Electoral Roll. Note that being on the roll is not the same thing as being a 'member' of BPC; you are that by being a regular attender and considering BPC as your spiritual home.
 

Who can be on the Electoral Roll?

The only qualifications required are, as long as you are resident in the parish and are 16 or over, you can legally go on the roll (unless you are ordained.)
If you are living outside the parish, and have been worshipping at Buckingham Parish Church for over six months, you may also go on the roll.
 

Why join?

Signing up to the Electoral Roll is an important way of confirming your commitment to BPC and comes without additional obligations. If you wish, it can enable greater involvement in the life of the church at parish, deanery and diocesan level. It does help the church show its strength and the number on our electoral roll affects our representation on the Deanery Synod so it's great to sign up.
 

How do I register?

There are a few different ways you can register.

  • Fill out the form online HERE.
  • Download the form here, fill it in and drop off at Church.  Forms can be scanned and returned to office@bpchurch.uk. 
  • You can also pick forms up at the back of Church.
 

Am I eligible?

If you've been worshipping with us for over 6 months and are over 16 almost certainly!  Click here for details and if you are in any doubt just email the Rector for guidance.

Anyone wishing to stand for election to the parochial church council or deanery synod must have had his or her name entered on the Church Electoral Roll for not less than six months prior to the election (except in the case of those under the age of eighteen).  He or she must also be at least sixteen years of age and an ‘actual communicant’ as defined in rule 54(1) of the Church Representation Rules.

ELECTORAL ROLL PRIVACY NOTICE

 
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Hello and welcome to our church. If you are a new visitor, we have a page for you to get to know us and learn more about planning a visit.
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Planning your Visit

A Warm Hello 

The following information is specifically for those planning a visit, so that you know, beforehand, what to expect on a Sunday morning.

Where and When

We meet at BP Church for our Sunday Services starting at 9am, 11am or 6pm. When you arrive, you should be greeted by someone on our Welcome Team who will be wearing a Welcome lanyard.

We serve tea, coffee and biscuits before the services begin. It is a great way to meet people, or simply take time to find your bearings. All refreshments are free.

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What about my kids?

Click here for our kids programme.

The kids group activities vary depending on the age but usually there is a friendly welcome, bible stories, testimonies, praying, music, craft, drama, fun games and free play. Please pick your children up as soon as the service finishes.

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Getting Connected


Connect Groups

While Sundays are a great way to meet new people, it is often in smaller gatherings that you can really get to know someone. Being part of one of our small groups allows you to make new friends, share together and support each other. We have a variety of groups that meet throughout the week, some afternoons and some evenings. Check out Connect Groups and see if there’s one that you could join, or we can put you in touch with a small group leader who will be more than happy to invite you along to their group.

Serving and Volunteering

If you want to get involved in the life of the church and help us make Sundays run smoothly, you can sign up to serve on a team. 

Other Ministries

We also run the following ministries:

  • Men's Ministries
  • Women's Ministries
  • Foodbank
  • Choir
     
Get in touch with us to plan your visit
If you would like to come and visit the church beforehand you are more than welcome! Get in touch and we can arrange a time that suits you.
 
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Comments / Questions or anything you would like to say?

Next, we will contact you by email to say hello and help arrange anything necessary for your visit.
 

Leadership 

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Will Pearson-Gee   Jo Wigley
Rector       Associate Minister for Pastoral Care
 
We hope that whoever you are, you will feel at home at our church.

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