Bishop Rachel has today announced the appointment of the new Archdeacon of Cheltenham, the Revd Canon Phil Andrew. Phil will come to us from Surrey, where he is currently the Vicar of Reigate Parish Church. He is married to Sue who is a GP and they have three adult sons, Tom, Dan and Josh. Phil will start his role in March 2017 and is looking … [Read more...]
Remember, remember
This time of year is a time for ‘remembering’: On 5th November we remember Guy Fawkes for what he was attempting to do on that night. But memories of Bonfire night for me always conjure up special memories of happy times spent as a child with family and friends, huddled around the bonfire, eating treacle toffee, black peas and parkin (if you … [Read more...]
Diocese of Gloucester – Draft Vision
Please take time to read the Draft Vision (below) and prayerfully consider it. At this stage it is a draft document and I am looking forward to discussing it with you at the Clergy Conference. At the conference we will be able to talk more about how we might work locally and across the Diocese to bring it to life. After the conference, the document … [Read more...]
Journeying on
As I write this post, the school holidays are coming to an end, the shops have now got their ‘Autumn ranges’ in and dare I say it – a nearby Garden Centre has begun to clear a space for their Christmas range – I even detected a few Christmas decorations amongst the boxes! This time of year heralds a time of new beginnings and a time of change … [Read more...]
Welcome to South Warwickshire Benefice
Welcome to the South Warwickshire Church of England Benefice, which includes the churches of St. Swithin’s – Quinton with Admington, St. Peter’s – Welford on Avon, All Saints – Weston on Avon, St. James the Great – Marston Sicca and the new community at Meon Vale. The Rector for the Benefice is Revd. Ros Greenhalgh who was inducted into the post … [Read more...]