David Lamming points out, the Patronage (Benefice) Measure of 1986 which allows bishops to start looking for a new priest before a priest leaves his post.
This has been a tough year for everyone. Death, mental collapse, grief, unemployment. In my church we’ve lost people to Covid — one of the earliest victims was a regular…
The Government grant system for impoverished churches was handed over to the National Lottery. Since then funding has fallen around 80%. Should the UK government follow France and Germany’s example…
Angela Tilby suggests that the Church of England’s marketing speak might misfire. Read original article here
Half time Rector sought for North Devon benefice of 4 parishes. An exciting opportunity to lead a healthy and welcoming community with pastoral care and the values of Save the Parish at its core.
How can one oversight minister grow 35 churches in one minster; even with the help of lay staff?
The Daily Telegraph reports on the backlash in Leicestershire (where a whole-diocese reorganisation is being put forward which would end the parish system with its pastoral care). Leicester diocesan synod…