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Parochial Church Council

Parochial Church Council

noun

the ruling body of a parish, composed of the vicar, the churchwardens, and elected laypersons.
parochial church council

parochial church council

noun

Church of England an elected body of lay representatives of the members of a parish that administers the affairs of the parish

Parochial Church Council

American

noun

Anglican Church.

the ruling body of a parish, composed of the vicar, the churchwardens, and elected laypersons.

parochial church council British

noun

Church of England an elected body of lay representatives of the members of a parish that administers the affairs of the parish

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St Leonard's Parochial Church Council in Chesham Bois, in Buckinghamshire, wanted to demolish its church hall and replace it with a "new multi-functional parish centre" to accommodate up to 275 people.

From BBC • Jan. 11, 2024

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