Next Archbishop of Canterbury must be pro-parish churches

Next Archbishop of Canterbury must be pro-parish churches

The Crown Nominations Commission, tasked with choosing the next Archbishop of Canterbury, is expected to make its recommendation this week. For the sake of England’s parish system, let us hope it chooses wisely. The Church of England hierarchy talks a good game on parishes but the evidence shows that, unless there is a significant policy shift, small and rural churches are doomed. During the General Synod’s July meeting, the Bishops of Hereford …