What happens when the Vicar leaves, a guide for Churchwardens and PCC Members.
You will be reading this most likely because your Vicar (or Rector or Priest in Charge) has either just left or has announced their intention to leave.
Safeguarding
It is the churchwardens’ responsibility to ensure that the incumbent’s safeguarding roles and responsibilities are fulfilled during a period of vacancy, in consultation with the PCC, Parish Safeguarding Officer and Area Dean. During a vacancy the PCC must, working with the churchwardens, ensure that all information about safeguarding matters is securely stored before passing the information on to the new incumbent. The departing incumbent must give the safeguarding information to the parish safeguarding officer who can pass the information on to the new incumbent when he/she takes up his new role.
More information can be found in the Church of England's Key Roles and Responsibilities of Church Office Holders and Bodies Practice Guidance. Please contact your Area Dean for support with this.
