'New' Church of England Emerges Amid Demographics Issues

In the small village of Peterchurch, England, the Anglican church has been renovated despite financial issues and demographics stating that more and more people are now moving to the city.

In a recent report by The Christian Broadcasting Network, St. Peter's church, despite its magnificence and historical landscape, may become endangered due to the lack of funds that could maintain the building's needs.

Aside from the issue on lack of people attending churches which could possibly lead to more funds, the church's resources in general are sadly inadequate and could lead to the beautiful building's demise.

Anni Holden, Director of Communications for the Diocese of Hereford said, "One has to be realistic and look at the other way; it's jolly hard to keep, maintain, pay the bills on historic buildings."

Holden added that the church was once the "center of the community" but over the years, changes in the society led to people considering the area as a site where only a few people can gather. On the other hand, Holden said they are trying to get back to the basics and bring back the idea of a church that is for the people.

After four years, renovation was finally started and while there have been modern themes integrated in the revamped building, the church's ancient beauty was retained. To further boost the interest of people on the historic site, various events are being held in St. Peter's Center, an area in the facility where yoga classes, activities for the elderly, and other recreational activities can be held.

The center also has a local library that students can visit. Caroline Gilbert, a Peterchurch resident said she appreciates that her small village now has some of the facilities that normally would take about half an hour of traveling to avail in the city.

Due to the changes that the small community adapted, St. Peter's church may be saved from extinction and the site may continue to live on through the ages.