A PUBLIC appeal for help is being made by the Anglican church at Cornholme as a result of mounting debts.
St Michael’s Church, in Burnley Road, is hoping for a cash boost as arrangements are being finalised for an arts and crafts exhibition at the end of this month.
In this month’s parish magazine, assistant priest, the Rev Irene Greenman, writes: “It is the parish church of Cornholme, but it is supported by the donations of only a faithful few ”“ some good friends who would not like to see the church close down.
“We have our usual share to pay to the diocese ”“ this year almost £11,000, of which we have paid £7,204 so far.
Pathetic. Sends out ALL the wrong messages that just enforce the idea that the church is dwindling and on its last legs…
…first sort out why people do not go – then fill the pews and then inspire people to give.
Its not easy- running a parish in a poor part of a town with too many churches I know that. But success breeds success andn this smacks of failure.
One of my observations after a year back in the UK is that what is needed is a massive work of re-education when it comes to the generosity of God and the nature of biblical stewardship and Christian giving. Words I have heard too often in the last year from Christian folks are, “We’re just a poor little…”