What is the Electoral Roll?
You will be encouraged to sign up to be on the Electoral Roll. St Mary Stokes Electoral Roll is the register of its voting members: it's a list of those qualified to attend and to vote at the Annual Parochial Church Meeting (APCM) and to stand for election to the PCC. Church Representation Rules require that every Parochial Church Council (PCC) maintains an Electoral Roll. Note that being on the roll is not the same thing as being a 'member' of St Mary Stoke; you are that by being a regular attender.
Who can be on the Electoral Roll?
The only qualifications required are, as long as you are baptised and resident in the parish and are 16 or over, you can legally go on the roll (unless you are ordained.)
If you are living outside the parish, and have been worshipping at St Mary Stoke church for over six months, you may also go on the roll if you are baptised.
Why join?
Signing up to the Electoral Roll is an important way of confirming your commitment to St Mary Stoke and comes without additional obligations. If you wish, it can enable greater involvement in the life of the church. It does help the church show its strength.
How do I register?
There are a few different ways you can register.
I’ve not been baptised yet.
Whilst you cannot be on the roll as said above you are still a valued member of our church. If you are considering baptism this is something we would be very happy to discuss with you. Speak to Sophie or Kay for more information of just e-mail admin@stmarystoke.co.uk and we can arrange for a chat.
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