Records and heritage care
Practical resources to support parishes and dioceses in documenting their history and caring for records, buildings and heritage materials entrusted to the Church.
A Guide for Writing a Parish History is a practical handbook to help parishes research, organize and write their own histories. It outlines how to gather documents and oral stories, ask good questions and shape a clear narrative that honours the life of the community.
Keeping Track: Managing Your Church Assets is a practical guide to help parishes, dioceses and church leaders care for the physical and historical assets entrusted to them. It outlines clear steps for documenting buildings, property and artifacts, and offers guidance for protecting heritage items and making faithful decisions when property changes or ministries end.
Taking Care: Managing Your Heritage Environment is a practical guide to preserving records, books and historical materials in Anglican parishes, dioceses and ministries. It explains how environmental conditions, handling practices and storage methods can affect paper, photographs and other archival materials, and offers clear steps to protect them for future generations.