VICAR OR PRIEST
At ordination a person is given authority by the Bishop to exercise the authority of a priest. This means they can celebrate the service of Holy Communion, administer the rite of Baptism, preach the Word, grant absolution of sins, give the blessing and solemnize Holy Matrimony.

CHURCH WARDENS
There are usually two churchwardens. They are elected each year at the Annual General Meeting. Their main duties are to oversee the finances of the church and to care for its fabric and furnishings.

PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCILLORS
These are elected at an annual meeting of those church members aged 18 years and over whose names appear on the Electoral Roll of the Parish. Parochial church councillors meet at regular intervals with the rest of the Parochial church council members and co-operate in the running of church matters.

DEANERY SYNOD REPS.
These are elected at the annual meeting to serve together with the clergy of the Rural Deanery.

LAY READER AND PARISH WORKER
These are people who have been licensed by the Bishop to conduct religious services, preach sermons, assist in the distribution of Communion and with the agreement of the family can officiate at funerals. At St. Barnabas' the Lay Reader and the Parish Worker have also been granted permission by the Bishop to distribute previously consecrated communion elements (bread and wine) at Sunday worship in the absence of the vicar.

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