In this post, Andrew Atherstone, a member of the General Synod’s House of Clergy, reviews the public transparency of the deliberations of the House of Bishops and their use of SO14.
“But this rubbish is merely the tip of the iceberg. Let’s stand it up with some figures. In 1959, there were 13,075 stipendiary clergy and 250 diocesan support staff in…
“The parish system is extraordinary: how many other professionals live alongside those with whom they work? The demands are many. My husband is expected to run a small business, manage…
“In our rural deanery, we have five parishes in vacancy, and another five to become vacant soon.”
There are two institutions: the Rev Dr Jekyll of parish volunteers and clergy, and the Rev Mr Hyde at the top. Read the original report here
Bishop of Croydon on alternative uses for church buildings, not least for after school clubs. A lively debate between Chris Loder MP and Dominic Grieve, an erstwhile Attorney-General at about 35…
Emma Thompson and James Burnell-Nugent, Save The Parish volunteers, have been interviewed this week for the Daily Telegraph by Allison Pearson of the Daily Telegraph. You can listen to the interview here on the Planet Normal…