Churchwarden

usgb/ˈtʃɜːrtʃwɔːrdn/
noun

A member of a church elected to help with managing the church's resources.

The churchwarden is responsible for the maintenance of the church building.
Visual representation of "churchwarden" - A member of a church elected to help with managing the church's resources.

Often appears as...

  • elected churchwarden
  • churchwarden duties
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Church Role

Understand that 'churchwarden' signifies an administrative and ceremonial church role, specific to some Christian denominations.

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She was honored to serve as churchwarden this year.
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Elected Position

'Churchwarden' refers to a role elected by the congregation, implying a level of trust and responsibility in the community.

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Next Sunday, the congregation will elect a new churchwarden.
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Not Clergy

A churchwarden is not a clergy member, but a layperson helping to manage church affairs.

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Although not a priest, the churchwarden plays a pivotal role.
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