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Problems with Megaparishes
This article seeks to explain why the so-called mega-parish is deeply damaging to the fabric of the Church of England. A mega-parish is defined as a grouping of typically 15-25 parishes, or former parishes, into either a single large benefice of parishes, probably with a Joint Church Council rather than Read more…
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Patrons and Pastoral Reorganisation
PATRONS AND PASTORAL REORGANISATION The Patron of a benefice has the right to present a priest for admission to a vacant benefice and will thus be involved in the appointment process. If it is proposed to create a mega parish or mega benefice then it is likely that the rights Read more…