A companion volume to Churchwardens: A Survival Guide and The Parish Survival Guide (which is written for clergy), Serving the Parish is directed specifically towards Parochial Church Council (PCC) members. It covers: The mission and ministry of the PCC; Who should stand for the PCC?; How to become a member (and what will be expected of you); The officers of the PCC and their responsibilities; The PCC meeting; Working with others (the minister, churchwardens, etc); Specific responsibilities of the PCC; The drafting, ownership and implementation of policies, Issues likely to face PCCs in the future; Troubleshooting, and the end of a period in office.