would you be a churchwarden?

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our church really needs a new churchwarden (the existing one has been doing it for 15 years and needs a break), but no one wants to do it.
Part of me feels that I should, but I know I wouldn't be any good at it (partly because I am terminally disorganised). Also, it does require a level of commitment that doesn't fit in with my life. But, the problem is that this kind of post just doesn't fit with what most people want to do with their everyday life IMO. Our church is held together by a tiny group of people who are totally dedicated to the church, and not many people in the village attend - though they seem to like having it there for special occassions.
So, what I'm asking is, AIBU not to be a churchwarden, or am I wasting my life feeling guilty about this. Part of me feels that the C of E as it stands (where I worship) is hampered by being linked to old buildings (however beautiful they are) which are a relic of a time when the church was too powerful, and too strongly linked to the State and that, however painful the transition, we would be better off worshipping in a room in someone's house? So much effort goes into preserving our buildings that could be used in other ways.
Sorry if this has rambled on too much

YANBU. You don't have to say yes to something just because no one else will and you feel you possibly should. Sounds like it's not something you feel particularly called to do. Don't feel guilty about it!

Interesting re buildings. I'm sort of with you. I love the old buildings (well a love hate relationship given the amount of money falling into ours atm) but do find they are a bind and sometimes an obstacle. But others find them v helpful for worship etc. I love the whole house church thing, in fact off to start one shortly

Does sound like you might want to explore other ways of church, possibly, and find what sits right with you?

Don't feel guilty about it, if its not for you then don't do it. You might surprise yourself and turn out to have a flair for it, but personally I think too many people volunteer to do things because no-one else will, and if the inclination (or the talent) isn't there, it can be really hard to do a good job.

I did volunteer to be churchwarden for exactly the reasons you have talked about, but it is a thankless, boring & stressful task. I stepped down as I was pg with dd2 but it was just an excuse. If you don't want to, don't do it, you'll just resent it. I completely agree with you about buildings. Let English Heritage look after the blinking things.

If I weren't working, I would be interested inserting as a churchwarden. I think, between you, you have to be available at a moment's notice and attend all the services. If you don't have a verger, then you should really go to all the funerals and weddings too, although I don't think this is a legal responsibility.

It is a fabulous ministry but very onerous. You have to have the full support of your spouse and think carefully if you have very young children.