Draft Scheme For Merger of Worleston And Acton Parish

The Chester Diocesan Mission and Pastoral Committee has prepared a draft Pastoral Scheme for:

(1) the union of the parish of Saint Oswald, Worleston and the parish of Acton, being two of the parishes within the area of the benefice of Acton and Worleston, Church Minshull and Wettenhall;

(2) the parish church of the parish of Acton to be the parish church of the new parish; and

(3) the parish church of the parish of Saint Oswald, Worleston to be a chapel of ease in the new parish

all in the Diocese of Chester.

Anyone may make representations to the Church Commissioners for or against all or any part or parts of the draft Scheme (please include the reasons for your views) in writing or by email to reach them no later than 22nd May 2023. Please send your representation marked for the attention of Ms Katie Lowe, Pastoral Division, Church Commissioners, Church House, Great Smith Street, LONDON SW1P 3AZ (e-mail: katie.lowe@churchofengland.org).