Good evening friends,

I trust that you are all well and February has begun well for you? I seem to have ticked off a few really key tasks this week, which is good, but I rather wish there were eight days in every week. I just never seem to get to that book I bought which I thought was essential reading, or get to visit that project or event a colleague is planning that we might like to consider ourselves. We are all working so hard and I am immensely grateful for all that you do. I was reminded today of the really useful and varied support we can seek from the diocesan office, so if there’s anything you’re struggling with and would like help with, let me know, and let’s see what we can do 🙂

It was a joy to welcome thirty of you over the last four weeks, to consider the breadth and depth of the welcome that we offer each other and those new to our churches. We did this in the context of a variety of biblical passages and sharing our own experiences. Well done to those who came along, and if you didn’t, please don’t worry – ask around and find out what we learnt and what we might be doing in all our churches to ensure that everyone feels welcome and wanted.

Finally, I would like to remind you that we will be saying goodbye to Rev’d Sue on Sunday as she takes a short period of leave before beginning her new ministry as a hospital chaplain. The service begins at 11am but there is coffee and tea being served beforehand. It all happens in St. Peter’s Church Goytre and it would be lovely to see as many of you as possible. This will be the only service in the Ministry Area on Sunday and will be Sue’s final working day amongst us.

And with that I shall sign off. Hopefully I will see you on Sunday, and you know how to be in touch if I can help in any way.

With my love and prayers,

Sally xxxxx 

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.