Save The Parish - Cornwall

  Look away now. The powers that be at the Diocese of Truro appear anxious to keep details of their   'On The Way' cost cutting p lans under cover before they can railroad them through with little or no scrutiny at Deanery Synods. We're publishing details of these plans as they come to us.  The latest: Penwith Deanery plan , already voted through despite significant opposition.  There will be a meeting to discuss details - still unclear to all involved several months after this was pushed through. The next Penwith Deanery Synod will be held on 14 June 2022 at Paul Church, when no doubt further questions will be asked.   To read the Penwith Deanery Plan, click here. The Bishop of St Germans, the Rt Rev Hugh Nelson, wrote a heavy-handed letter to accompany this plan, when it was published in March. The tone of the paragraphs outlined - threatening, to say the least - is worrying. Some have called his approach 'bullying'.  What we know for sure:...

Several important Deanery Synod meetings are coming up - when plans for the Diocese's draconian cost-cutting exercise On The Way will be discussed. These meetings are open to the public, and people are encouraged to ask questions. Both the Bishops of Truro and St Germans have said they are keen to hear the views of everyone - not just the 'leadership teams' involved. We will publish further dates and details about these meetings as we learn more. Please do get in touch via the Contact Form on the left to let us know of any other important meetings. Key dates Carnmarth North (including Camborne Cluster) On The Way consultation and plan 16/6 Deanery Plan to Deanery Synod Carnmarth South (including Mabe, Ponsanooth – and Falmouth) On The Way consultation and plan 17/5 ‘Leadership team’ meeting and plan goes to Episcopal College 14/6 Leadership team meets to discuss Bishops’ response 17/6 Final draft to Deanery Synod 20/6 and 1/7 CCs to take indicative votes 21/7 Deanery Synod...