05-08-2025
Major changes could be coming to 18 Cornish churches
A public consultation has been launched on the reorganisation of the Kerrier Deanery.
The Church Commissioners of the Church of England have initiated the process, which could see significant changes to the current structure.
The Kerrier Deanery encompasses 23 churches across six groups, stretching from Constantine to Germoe and from Wendron to The Lizard.
St Michael's Church in Helston, the largest in the area, is also part of this deanery.
Traditionally, each of these benefices has had a resident vicar or rector.
However, the proposed changes aim to consolidate all the parishes and benefices into one single Kerrier benefice.
Under this new plan, none of the 18 parishes will have a designated vicar.
Instead, the Truro Diocese will appoint two stipendiary priests, a team rector and a team vicar, to oversee the entire deanery.
These changes require approval from the Church Commissioners, who are now inviting residents in the deanery to voice their opinions.
The consultation details are available at with representations being accepted via email at
The deadline for submissions is midnight on September 15, 2025.
In a statement, St Michael's Parochial Church Council [[Helston]] urged locals to participate in the consultation, stating: "We urge anyone with an interest in the future of the Church of England in this area of Cornwall to contribute their views and opinions.
"You do not have to be a practising member of the Church to participate in this consultation."
The statement was signed by church wardens John Boase and Melanie Uren, deanery synod representative Michael Thorn, and lay vice chair of the PCC Michael Thomas.
