Anglican leaders from throughout Otago and Southland are in Dunedin,,,discussing a draft plan which will result in major changes for congregations.
The plan proposes reducing the number of parishes in the two regions from 32 to 15, congregations and parishes sharing paid vicars, more pooling of resources, more co-operation with other denominations, and cutting the number of paid vicars from 20 full-time equivalents to about 17, Anglican Diocese of Dunedin Bishop the Rt Rev Dr Kelvin Wright said yesterday.
Some church buildings would also close, although how many and where would not be known until the diocese completed earthquake strengthening inspections, he said.