Churchwardens are elected annually under the provisions of the Churchwardens Measure 2001 by the Annual Meeting of Parishioners, as the senior laypeople of the parish and congregation. Their term of office is one year, and they may serve for up to six consecutive terms of office, unless the Annual Meeting passes a resolution to set aside this rule. They are the Bishop’s officers, and are admitted to office each year by the Archdeacon, on behalf of the Bishop.
Planned Visitation dates for your diary:
| Brighton & Lewes Archdeaconry | Date |
| St Mary’s, Barcombe | 3rd July 2024 at 19h00 |
| St Leonards, Hove | 9th July 2024 at 19h00 |
| Chichester Archdeaconry | Date |
| St John the Divine, West Worthing | 20th June 2024 at 19h30 |
| St Mary, West Chiltington | 29th June 2024 at 15h00 |
| St Mary, Easebourne | 11st July 2024 at 19h00 |
| St George, Whyke, Chichester | 13th July 2024 at 15h00 |
| Hastings Archdeaconry | Date |
| St Mary’s, Battle | 18th June 2024 at 19h00 |
| All Saints, Crowborough | 26th June 2024 at 19h00 |
| St John the Evangelist, Upper St Leonards | 17th July 2024 at 19h00 |
| Horsham Archdeaconry | Date |
| St Mary, Billingshurst | 19th June 2024 at 19h00 |
| St Andrew’s, Furnace Green | 2nd July 2024 at 19h00 |