Save The Parish - Cornwall

  A letter from Save The Parish Cornwall's Peter Bellenes in the Western Morning News today - in response to the Bishops' statement published last week in response to our joint statement with Cornwall Buildings Group (CBG).

Like the walrus, the carpenter and the unsuspecting oysters... The Revd Peter C Bellenes yesterday wrote an open letter to deanery representatives in East Wivelshire , who face a crucial vote over their On The Way plan at the end of the month.  He stressed  how vitally important it was that they should listen to  parishioners' concerns - and fight to save their parishes and heritage.  Click here for a guide to arguing against parish re-organisations , published by Save The Parish .     Today he follows up with a further letter, pushing back at a suggestion from the Bishop of St Germans  that parish re-organisations were way down the diocesan agenda.  Dear Deanery representatives East Wivelshire,  You have received an email including a message from the Bishop of St Germans trying to allay your concerns over single PCCs etc.   The b ishop is, I believe, being rather disingenuous . I am attaching documents circulated by the Archdeacon of C...

 Besides news, this blog provides useful background. Here Save The Parish Cornwall's Peter Bellenes has gathered together key information for groups of people who are fighting the sale of church buildings.  These are factors that the residents of Merrymeet might to take into consideration: they are fighting the proposed sale of  their mission church, St Mary's.  At the end are some useful links with further information. Advantages – price positive Ø   -  Location i s all-important. If the church is situated where you would not be able to put a new build - as is St Mary's -  this will affect the price Ø   -  The space inside is large and can be converted into open space living whilst making the most of the original design Ø   - There is level pedestrian access to the main areas Ø   -  The shortage of suitable properties means prices are high. D  Disadvantages – price negative Ø    -  Need for new v...