"On The Way" thrown out in Penwith Deanery
There has been a seismic change in the the Diocese of Truro’s controversial On The Way restructuring in Penwith Deanery. The original plan, drawn up some years ago despite local opposition, has been thrown out. Other deaneries in the Diocese of Truro, still struggling with On The Way initiatives, should take heart from this radical change of direction. The extent of the 'reset' - referred to in technical terms in the February 2026 edition of Penwith Deanery News - is revealed in detail in the lengthy minutes of a Penwith Deanery Synod held at St Pol de Leon Church, Paul, on 28 January 2026 which was attended by approximately 50 clergy and synod representatives. The minutes - more than 8,000 words long - were approved without amendment at a subsequent Penwith Deanery Synod earlier this month. They refer frequently to decisions made and views expressed at an extraordinary Deanery meeting in November 2025 called and chaired by Rural Dean Rev Adam T...