The Canons of the Church of England 9th edition provides a comprehensive and essential guide to all the legal aspects of running a church, including:

• The approved forms of services and service books

• Orders of ministry

• Doctrines of the Church of England

• Government of the Church of England

• Legal requirements relating to baptism, marriage and funerals

• The role and responsibilities of Churchwardens and PCCs

• Church property maintainence

• Record keeping

• Other uses of church buildings e.g. for entertainment

• The admission of children to communion

• Synods

• The Ecclesiastical courts

• Clergy housing

• The admission and licensing of lay workers

This ninth edition reflects a number of amendments approved by the General Synod since 2021 by means of Amending Canons 42, 43 and 44. These include changes to the Canons relating to safeguarding and marriage legislation, as well as various updates reflecting the Accession of King Charles III.

An essential reference companion and guide for all clergy, churchwardens, synod members and all involved in diocesan and national church governance.