Statement Regarding the Drumcliffe Group of Parishes

The churches in the Drumcliffe Group have changed and developed over time. Like a wood that survives for centuries there is a need for development in order to adapt to changing circumstances.

From Sunday 7th September Drumcliffe will be led differently to Lissadell and Munninane. The cycle of services will mean that Revd Luke Pratt continues to be routinely involved in St Columba’s, but will also assist in other services elsewhere in the Archdeaconry until the end of his curacy in 12 months’ time.

Lissadell and Munninane will have other clergy or lay readers involved in leading worship, instead of him. Archdeacon Patrick Bamber will continue to chair Vestry meetings and deal with various issues that arise, but Revd Luke’s involvement will gradually come to an end in those two churches.

The Diocese as a whole is committed to seeing worship continue in Lissadell and Munninane. In recent months in Lissadell the completion of the major roof repair work, the rededication of the east windows and the marriage of Bryan Henry and Linda McMahon were particular high points. We trust that there will be plenty of others in the years to come.