Diocesan Pastoral Plan: -Having heard on Friday, 19th December, that Bishop Richard Moth has been appointed as the Archbishop of Westminster, the Episcopal seat of the Diocese of Arundel and Brighton has become vacant and therefore, until a new bishop is appointed, the pastoral plan, as with many other elements of diocesan life, has to be ‘put on hold.’ At the present time, those who have been involved on behalf of the existing parishes in the structuring of the new Epsom deanery wide parish, will meet on Monday 5th January for a time of prayer and reflection as we await developments. Your understanding in these matters is much appreciated. For the present, to pray for Archbishop-elect Richard Moth and for his successor in our own diocese.
From SPUC:-The Bill has now passed to the House of Lords for further debate and scrutiny. It is entirely in the Lords’ power to substantially amend and even to reject the Bill. The Bill is now at the Committee stage and will be discussed in the Lords Chamber on the following Fridays: 14 November 21 November 5 December 12 December 9 January 2026 16 January 23 January 30 January 6 February 27 February 13 March 20 March 27 March 24 April Please send letters to Peer asking them to oppose the Bill.” Please use the link:- Fight the Leadbeater bill - SPUC
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