Preparation of a New Church Electoral Roll

Notice is given that under the Church Representation Rules a new Church Electoral Roll is being prepared. 

Every person who wishes to have their name entered on the new Roll, whether it is entered on the present Roll or not, is requested to apply for enrolment not later than 30 April 2025.

The new Roll will come to take effect on 3 May 2025

Application Forms for enrolment can be obtained from the Church. You may also download a pdf version of the form HERE or use our Google Form HERE

Under the Church Representation Rules, a lay person is entitled to have his or her name entered on the roll, if the person... 

(a) is baptised, 

(b) is aged 16 or over, and 

(c) has made one of the following three declarations and duly applied for enrolment. 

The first declaration is that the person is a member of the Church of England or of a Church in communion with it and is resident in the parish of St Philip, Earl's Court Road. 

The second declaration is that the person is a member of the Church of England or of a Church in communion with it, is not resident in the parish, but has habitually attended public worship in the parish of St Philip, Earl's Court Road during the preceding six months. 

The third declaration is that the person is a member in good standing of a Church which is not in communion with the Church of England but subscribes to the doctrine of the Holy Trinity and is also a member of the Church of England and has habitually attended public worship in the parish of St Philip, Earl's Court Road during the preceding six months. 

Application Forms for enrolment can be obtained from the Church. You may also download a pdf version of the form HERE or use our Google Form HERE

In order to be entitled to attend the Annual Parochial Church Meeting (APCM) and to take part in its proceedings, you must return the Application Form for enrolment by 30 April 2025. Any error discovered in the roll should at once be reported to the Church Electoral Roll Officer.

Chris Luxton (Mrs) - Electoral Roll Officer