What is pastoral organisation?

What is pastoral organisation?

The Pastoral Department at the Diocese of Ely undertakes work arising from the Archdeaconry Mission and Pastoral Committees (acting for the Diocesan Mission and Pastoral Committee), most of which relates to pastoral reorganisation.

The Church of England is governed by a number of laws and regulations which provide the framework and processes by which parishes can undertake pastoral reorganisation in order to allow them to work more freely according to their particular needs, and to further both mission and ministry locally.

The key piece of legislation in this area is the Mission and Pastoral Measure 2011, which can be accessed here.

A glossary of some of the terms used can be found via the link here.

Please follow the links to the side for further information about the work of this department. If you have any questions or concerns which are not addressed here, please feel free to contact the Pastoral Secretary (details below) or your Archdeacon, who will be happy to help.

Pastoral Secretary


Church Representation Rules 2020

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Pastoral reorganisation

An explanation of what pastoral reorganisation is and what it entails.


Vacancies and Suspension of Presentation

Information about what happens when our incumbent leaves and what suspension of presentation is.


Archdeaconry Mission and Pastoral Committees

Details of the Archdeaconry Mission and Pastoral Committees (ADMPC).


Diocesan Mission and Pastoral Committee

Details about the Diocesan Mission and Pastoral Committee (DMPC).


Useful links and glossary of terms

This page includes some useful links with regard to Pastoral Reorganisation, including a Glossary of Terms.


FAQs - pastoral matters

Here you will find answers to some of the commonly asked questions regarding pastoral matters.

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