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CLERGY

The Diocese of Peterborough maintains an average of 160 stipendiary clergy and 24 non-stipendiary clergy.
Ordination
Ordained ministry is a call to build up the Body of Christ through the celebration of the sacraments, teaching, preaching and pastoral care. Those interested in pursuing a vocation in ministry should contact the Diocesan Director of Ordinands and Vocations Adviser, the Rev. Canon Julie Hutchinson.
Common Tenure
The Ecclesiastical Offices (Terms of Service) Measure 2009, when it comes into force (together with the Ecclesiastical Offices (Terms of Service) Regulations, which are expected to come into effect in 2010), will confer a new form of tenure (Common Tenure) on clergy and on canonically licensed lay workers in receipt of a stipend and/or housing. There is also a list of Frequently Asked Questions on the Church of England web site.
Resignation
Incumbents intending to retire must give written notice of their intention to do so using the prescribed form, where the intended date of retirement should be stated. Before arrangements can be made for payment of a pension, the Clergy Pensions Board requires the Diocesan Registrar to certify the retirement date. The Registrar can only do this if he has received a completed notice of resignation from the priest concerned. Clergy are therefore advised to send the Registrar a completed resignation form well before the proposed retirement date stated in the form, in order to avoid any delay in the commencement of payment of the pension.
Discipline
The Clergy Discipline Measure 2003 came fully into force on 1 January 2006. The Measure provides a new structure for dealing efficiently and fairly with complaints of misconduct against clergy, except in relation to matters of doctrine, ritual or ceremonial. Further information can be found at the Church of England web site. Please also use the following links for direct access to the Measure, Rules and Code of Practice:

Clergy Discipline Measure 2003
Clergy Discipline Rules 2005
Code of Practice
(Please note: The Code of Practice is a large Acrobat file, and may take some time to load.)

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