Worcester (St?Paul, Diocese of Worcester), Draft Pastoral (Church Buildings Disposal) Scheme to appropriate the closed church building of Worcester St Paul for worship and religious use by the Assemblies of God (and ancillary purposes)

Mission and Pastoral Measure 2011

Closed church building of Worcester St Paul

Diocese of Worcester

The Church Commissioners have published a draft Pastoral (Church Buildings Disposal) Scheme providing for the closed church of Worcester St Paul to be appropriated for worship, services, and other religious activities in accordance with the rites and customs of the Assemblies of God and for purposes ancillary thereto.

A copy of the draft Scheme may be inspected online at www.churchofengland.org/consultation

and at Diocesan Office 16 Lowesmoor Wharf, Worcester WR1 2RS.

Having considered the proposals, you may make representations either in support or against the draft Scheme by e-mail to matthew.crowe@churchofengland.org or by post to:

Matthew Crowe

Pastoral and Closed Churches

Church Commissioners

Church House

Great Smith Street

London SW1P 3AZ

Please note that any communications received after 17th October 2025 cannot be treated as a representation.

Where there are representations against the draft Scheme, all representations received and relevant correspondence will be published on the Commissioners’ website. For details of this process see www.ccpastoral.org

. If you require further clarification about the draft Scheme or process you can contact the Closed Churches Case Officer, Sarah Mellor at sarah.mellor@churchofengland.org

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19 September 2025

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