Working with the DAC

This video explains what the Diocesan Advisory Committee (DAC) does and how to work with them most effectively. The DAC is a group of volunteer clergy and laity, with different expert knowledge, appointed by the Bishop. The video also includes examples both large and small, of projects across the diocese.

The DAC does not make the final decision on church building projects and faculty petitions, but can help parishes form strong projects that help build up the church and the ability to use buildings more flexibly.

The key is communication and delegations and advisers all make free visits to advise parishes from the earliest stages.

This video explains some of the history and that the members and advisers are all volunteers appointed by the Bishop. The examples of projects shared range from the turning of one pew to make space for refreshments to a major re-ordering via good examples of toilets and serveries.

This video was produced as part of a project funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund Inspiring Ideas grant stream. For other resources from the same project, see the following links:

Interpreting your historic church building

Church Project Development – Ducks in a Row

Grant funding

The Online Faculty System

Maintenance

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A Brief Guide to Church Architecture

A Glossary of Church Architecture

Flowchart for Church Building Projects

Useful Resources for Church Building Projects