Good evening all,

So it’s been a really busy week, loads has happened, and yet I find myself wondering what to write to you about!

Every week in ministry is full and different, always with something delightful, something taxing, something sad, and something hopeful! One of the things I enjoyed this week was that for the first time in a very long time the full licensed clergy team was able to meet together. It was incredibly fast moving and busy with lots of really productive conversations and collegiate support. We moved forward with our plans for the Advent course – more about that to follow soon. We discussed running some training on how to offer a good welcome in our churches in the new year – there’s always more to learn. We hope to offer a short session on writing intercessions, perfect for anyone who might like to learn or needs a refresh, and we began considering our confirmation preparation. Would you like to be confirmed or Christened? The bishop is coming on 2^nd February and this would be the perfect opportunity!

So you can see, there is a lot to look forward to. This all in addition to the exciting developments we anticipate will come from our LYCIG work. As ever, no one can possibly do everything, and we are offering so many things so that there is something for everyone we hope. So please have a think about what might interest you but do not under any circumstances feel pressured or obliged to sign up for everything, that’s really not expected! I’m very grateful to my colleagues for their enthusiasm and willingness to be so creative and excited about our opportunities and possibilities.

Perhaps that is enough for this week. Let me leave you with a psalm of praise, which I hope will lift your sights to God, allowing you to join me in thanking him for all that he has given us.

With my love and prayers,

Sally xxxx

Psalm 100

A psalm. For giving grateful praise.

1 Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth.

2     Worship the Lord with gladness; come before him with joyful songs.

3 Know that the Lord is God. It is he who made us, and we are his; we are his people, the sheep of his pasture.

4 Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name.

5 For the Lord is good and his love endures forever; his faithfulness continues through all generations.

Please note that Friday is usually my rest day. Emails received on Friday may not be responded to until after the weekend. Thank you for your understanding.