Clergy face up to fall in earthly rewards

Some clergy on the receiving end of the Church of England’s pensions consultation document are sanguine about its effect.

Charles Trefusis, vicar of Christ Church in Purley, south London, said: “You go into the ministry not to be a millionaire; you are going into service.” He acknowledged the Church of England’s dilemma in meeting its financial commitments: “I want the church to be able to continue its mission.”