An essential reference volume for every licensed minister and church officer, The Canons of the Church of England sets out in clear and accessible terms the principles and guidelines for the exercise of ministry and church governance at local, diocesan and national levels. This ninth edition reflects amendments approved by the General Synod since 2021 and includes detailed information on: the sources of authority and structures of the Church of England, the patterns of its worship and sacramental practice, the appointment and responsibilities of ordained and lay ministers and church officers, church design and furnishing, the functions of the Ecclesiastical Courts and Synods. An extensive index enables quick and easy access to guidance on every aspect of church life.