The first complete revision of the Canons in ten years, this 7th 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 of licensing of lay workers An essential reference companion and guide for all clergy, churchwardens, synod members and all involved in diocesan and national church governance.