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Churchwardens

Official diocesan definition

Senior lay officers of a congregation. In some dioceses, one warden is elected by the congregation and is called the People’s Warden; the other is appointed by the incumbent and is often called the Rector’s Warden. In other dioceses, the members of the congregation elect both wardens.

Also called

Churchwarden, church wardens, church warden

Source

Definitions are based on the Church Terminology glossary of the Anglican Diocese of Toronto. Last verified 2026-08-05.

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