Part 62. Churches in crisis (2)

The Church of England is a troubled organisation.  Parishes are finding it difficult to stay afloat financially.  Many parishes are struggling to pay their diocesan share,  money used to pay for  diocesan administration.

Although attendance has fallen dramatically the Church of England has never had more bishops whether diocesan, suffragen or area than it has now. Too many chiefs.  The lack of ordained clergy is driving the amalgamation of parishes, reduction in services and destroying the close link between the parish church and the community.  The church  becomes remote and this accelerates the breakdown of the connexion between church and people.  Result: a further decline in attendance and financial support.

The Church of England is in a downward spiral akin to that being experienced by The Salvation Army in Ireland and UK Territory. 

 

Next part:  thoughts on disconnection and reconnection, causes and solutions.