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The
Methodist
Church
Cornwall
District
District Communications Officer
Rev Gareth Hill
Office 01208 812887
Mobile 07980 846780
Email gareth.hill@methodist.org.uk
MEDIA RELEASE
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Two new Methodist Circuits planned in Cornwall
reshaping
New opportunities
for mission in West Cornwall will be made possible by proposed changes
to some of the Methodist Church’s structures.
Talks between the
leaders of churches in Redruth, Camborne and Falmouth have led to plans
to make two circuits out of the present three.
The idea mirrors
developments around the country where there is a move nationally towards
larger circuits with the opportunities for increased staff support and
some specialist ministries.
"The proposal is
the result of a great deal of heart-searching and prayer by the people
in all three areas," said the Rev Dr Chris Blake, Chair of the Cornwall
Methodist District.
"We asked how best
to be God’s people for today and believe that, ultimately, the two new
circuits will energise the people for mission."
The new Falmouth
and Gwennap Circuit, which will start on September 1, will consist of
the chapels in the existing Falmouth Circuit and the following chapels
from the Redruth Circuit :
Lanner, Stithians, St Day, Carharrack, Crofthandy, Penmarth, Carnkie
(Redruth), North Country United.
The Camborne
Circuit and the following Redruth churches – Redruth, Four Lanes,
Porthtowan, Mawla, Bridge, Carn Brea – are continuing preparation for
their agreed aim of uniting in 2009.
The churches in the current Falmouth Circuit, all of which will
join the new Falmouth and Gwennap Circuit, are Falmouth, Penryn, Mylor,
Flushing, Frogpool, Perranwell, Ponsanooth, Mawnan Smith, Port Navas,
Edgcumbe, Trenoweth and Treverva.
The churches in the Camborne Circuit are Centenary, Wesley,
Paynters Lane End, Illogan Highway, Pool, Brea, Troon, Beacon, Kehelland,
Wall and Barripper.
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