reorganisation into effect. Both the draft proposals and draft scheme are circulated to all interested parties for consultation. The interested parties are Archdeacon, Area Dean, Lay Incumbents, Priests in Charge, Team Vicars, PCC, Patrons as appropriate. CONSULTATION PROCESS DISCUSSION WITH AREA DEAN AND LAY CHAIR DEANERY MISSION AND PASTORAL COMMITTEE (Initiates recommendation for pastoral reorganisation) ARCHIDIACONAL MISSION & PASTORAL COMMITTEE (Considers proposals and makes recommendation) DIOCESAN MISSION & PASTORAL COMMITTEE (Considers and ratifies recommendation) CONSULTATION PROCESS BEGINS TO IMPLEMENT PASTORAL SCHEME/ORDER WITH INTERESTED PARTIES PASTORAL SCHEME COMPLETED AND REORGANISATION EFFECT Mission and Pastoral Measure Options Available The terms of the Measure provide a wide measure of flexibility and allow for a variety of arrangements to suit the particular needs of parishes and deaneries. Possible structures include the creation of a united benefice, a united parish, or possibly a plurality. Establishing a Group or a Team ministry may be the preferred option, alternatively mission opportunities may be promoted by a Bishop’s Mission Order. Other possibilities could mean revision of parish boundaries to reflect demographic changes or the closure of a church building. Please see glossary for an explanation of these terms. DMPC Structure The pastoral function for this diocese is a three layered structure, with the Diocesan Mission and Pastoral Committee providing a strategic overview, Archdeaconry Sub Committees making decisions on a local basis, and 2 Sub Committees to deal with closed churches and the legal and administrative matters.
reorganisation into effect. Both the draft proposals and draft scheme are circulated to all interested parties for consultation. The interested parties are Archdeacon, Area Dean, Lay Incumbents, Priests in Charge, Team Vicars, PCC, Patrons as appropriate. CONSULTATION PROCESS DISCUSSION WITH AREA DEAN AND LAY CHAIR DEANERY MISSION AND PASTORAL COMMITTEE (Initiates recommendation for pastoral reorganisation) ARCHIDIACONAL MISSION & PASTORAL COMMITTEE (Considers proposals and makes recommendation) DIOCESAN MISSION & PASTORAL COMMITTEE (Considers and ratifies recommendation) CONSULTATION PROCESS BEGINS TO IMPLEMENT PASTORAL SCHEME/ORDER WITH INTERESTED PARTIES PASTORAL SCHEME COMPLETED AND REORGANISATION EFFECT Mission and Pastoral Measure Options Available The terms of the Measure provide a wide measure of flexibility and allow for a variety of arrangements to suit the particular needs of parishes and deaneries. Possible structures include the creation of a united benefice, a united parish, or possibly a plurality. Establishing a Group or a Team ministry may be the preferred option, alternatively mission opportunities may be promoted by a Bishop’s Mission Order. Other possibilities could mean revision of parish boundaries to reflect demographic changes or the closure of a church building. Please see glossary for an explanation of these terms. DMPC Structure The pastoral function for this diocese is a three layered structure, with the Diocesan Mission and Pastoral Committee providing a strategic overview, Archdeaconry Sub Committees making decisions on a local basis, and 2 Sub Committees to deal with closed churches and the legal and administrative matters.