Diocese prepares to publish radical pastoral re-organisation schemes
As the Diocese prepares to publish radical parish re-organisation schemes, it is useful to read the following documents written by Archdeacon Paul Bryer to understand how he values - and promotes - such potentially destructive changes. Archdeacon Paul is very much in favour of pastoral re-organisation: he is not a neutral voice. An Introduction to Parish Re-organisation by Archdeacon Paul Bryer Advantages of One Parish by Archdeacon Paul Bryer Frequently asked questions - setting up Joint PCCs Background to parish re-organisation from the C of E Save The Parish has published a paper on resisting Joint Councils, which are often a first step in parish re-organisation. Click here to read. And here to read Save The Parish board member Admiral Sir James Burnell-Nugent on just why to resist 'mega parishes'. These changes are being introduced alongside moves from the Bishop of St Germans, the Rt Rev Hugh Nelson, to replace the traditional parish priest with 'oversight...