New initiative announced for work in schools as Diocese of Truro struggles with restructuring plans
As the Diocese of Truro struggles with its On The Way restructuring plans and the aftermath of the failed Transforming Mission project, a new programme has been announced for work in schools in two of the TM areas. Ruth Marriott, the Diocese's Director for Change and Renewal, has announced that three schools in Cornwall will be part of a new network - part of the Church of England's Growing Faith Foundation This new programme aimed at taking religion into schools in an innovative way - or, as Ms Marriott puts it: "An initial two-year pilot programme will introduce these worshipping communities through the partnering of education and church settings with children and young people at the heart of the decision making across 40 sites and 12 dioceses. Truro is one such diocese with 3 locations here in the Duchy." Ms Marriott does not mention the cost involved in this programme: however, a source close to the project said around £3 million has been allocated to this nation