Saying Goodbye to Tom and Jo

21st May 2017 by

Tom (on holiday this week) has officially handed in his notice, and his last Sunday with us will be the 25^th June. We hope the final service might be a special occasion. Tea, coffee and cakes served from the back of the church will follow the service to allow for a short farewell.

The summer fair on the 24^th June will also provide a chance for many people from the parish to catch up with Tom and Jo informally. Although Tom and Jo will no doubt reveal all in due course, there seems to be more clarity for them about where they might be going in the next stage of their ministry, which is good news.

Church family picture

Before Tom and Jo leave, the PCC thought it would be a good idea to attempt a church photo to replace the one in the porch of St John’s which is several years old now. After the service on June 4^th, therefore, we will congregate outside for the photo. Please come along that Sunday to be included if possible (including our St Mary’s congregation!), and pray for good weather!

July and August 2017

After Tom’s final Sunday, both Tom and Dave will be on leave and the church will be without clergy for the summer while the PCC work through the transition in the parish. This is a good chance for people to step up and help! Please support the Churchwardens Brian and Gayle and the PCC as they manage church life through this time. Visiting clergy will conduct services across July and August.

Dave Maclure