In the same way that being on the civic Electoral Roll allows you to vote in parliamentary and local elections and referenda, joining the Electoral Roll of a church means that you can vote on church matters, attend and vote at the church’s annual meeting (the Annual Parochial Church Meeting (APCM)) and stand for election to the Parochial Church Council (PCC).

Who can be on the electoral roll?

To be on the electoral roll a person needs to have been baptised, be at least 16 years old and either:

• Living in the parish and a member of the Church of England or a Church in communion with the Church of England

• Not resident in the parish but is a member of the Church of England (or a Church with which the Church of England is in communion) and has regularly attended worship in the parish during the six months prior to enrolment

• A member in good standing of a Church which subscribes to the doctrine of the Holy Trinity, and they are prepared to declare themselves a member of the Church of England, having regularly attended worship during the six months prior to enrolment.

How can I join? 

Each of our four churches has its own Electoral Roll. If you would like to join the Electoral Roll for any of our Parish Churches please click on the links below for the relevant application form. Once completed, please return to the Benefice Office nboabenefice@gmail.com

• St James, South Wraxall

• St Peter’s, Monkton Farleigh

• St Nicholas, Winsley

• Christ Church, Bradford on Avon

• Electoral Roll Privacy Notice

Any questions?

If you have any questions or would like to know more, please contact the Church Office using our Contact Us form and we would be delighted to help.