At a district and diocese level we are now committed to shared worship at the local level – the bishop and district policy committee have given blanket agreement where cooperation is possible according to the canons and standing orders – outlined in a paper called ‘New Ways to Worship’

Several deaneries and circuits now have regular joint meetings

Rural Deans and Superintendents now have joint meetings with the bishop and district chair

The diocesan and district synods now have regular joint meetings

The Methodist district administration now operates out of the diocesan church house

Reciprocal representation is now being put into place at all levels of church government and decision making from local church to diocesan and district level

We are committed to an integrated approach to mission – and are inviting churches to make application to both diocesan and district funds for new work and fresh expressions

Social responsibility and chaplaincy is fully integrated through Lincolnshire Chaplaincy Services – all our appointments are made ecumenically with the Anglican and Methodist churches as the two key players