Save The Parish - Cornwall

You may have just chanced upon this blog, and wondered what on earth all the fuss is about.... What is 'On The Way'? And why is it causing such concern in Cornwall and the Diocese of Truro?   On the Way started in February 2021 in Penwith, St Austell and Kerrier deaneries. The Bishops announced at the time that these deaneries would be offered 'On the Way advisors' who would work closely with the Rural Dean 'to enable the church communities and those that they serve to dream, pray and plan for the future.'  Click here to view the Rt Rev Philip Mounstephen's introductory video in 2021. The process so far has proved painful and divisive. Other deaneries are now working on their plans. Click here for key dates. Save The Parish Cornwall's Andrew Lane has put together some useful background. On the Way is ostensibly a consultation exercise with the Cornish parishes to agree a plan to balance the books. So what is wrong with the books?   In the last few years