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Write a letter to oppose Parish Re-organisation plans - and here's a template to help

Writing to record your objections to the radical On The Way plans backed by our Cornish Bishops might seem daunting. But Save The Parish has many resources to help. If you are keen to pick up your pen, a supporter has recently drafted up this template which might help. It has all the background and can be adapted and amended to your church's circumstances. "The Diocese is confidently giving the impression that the Parish Reorganisation in this area, and others, is a done deal. This is not the case. Any plan for Parish Reorganisation has to be submitted to the Church Commissioners for approval. Once received they will ask PCCs for comment. Whilst we should certainly state our views at that stage, any concerns or objections will carry more weight if they have been previously raised with the Bishops. So if you have concerns you should certainly be writing to Truro now and if you feel your concerns have not been adequately addressed you should reword and resend your letter. It i