I have taken over Viv’s space this month to introduce myself as the new Lay Chair of the Mid-Trent Council [MTC] which oversees the Mid-Trent Benefice. (The “Benefice” is the collective name for all the parishes that together make up the Mid Trent Team)

The Mid-Trent Council is made up of representatives elected by each Parish Church Council.

You may be aware that we do not have any paid clergy at present.

The Reverend Viv continues to work voluntarily for the benefice and I wish to express my thanks for her dedication to our churches, especially during this long period of interregnum.

Recruiting a new priest is challenging as there is currently a shortage of clergy. We have been advertising for over 9 months to no avail and have now decided that we need to reconsider our mission and vision as a benefice in order to help reshape our advert.

We have begun that process already and we will be spending a day, on Saturday 30th August, led by an external facilitator, to help us to envisage the future shape of our mission in the Mid-Trent Parishes and is advertised on this website. Please feel free to join us as we would welcome anyone who wants to contribute to our mission and vision for the future.

Churchwardens are often asked about The Vicarage in Hixon and The Rectory in Weston. Neither of these properties is currently occupied.

The Vicarage, is being advertised for rental and The Rectory will be required for accommodation for a new priest in charge when one is appointed. We plan to re-advertise for a priest before the end of the year. 

Our church buildings are an important part of each one of our villages. They provide places for worship and other social events. They are places for celebration and commemoration through baptism, weddings and funerals. Many of us will be able to recall a significant event in our lives that has happened at our local church.

Church congregations provide opportunities for social interaction, fellowship and friendship. The activities of our members contribute greatly to the life and well-being of our communities.

I know , however, that there are people who want to come to church but find it a little bit daunting. Please do be assured that you will always be warmly welcomed if you come through the door of any of the churches in the Mid Trent Team.

If you need to know anything about us or about the life and activities of our congregations; or if you have a comment or an idea to contribute, just contact me, Kate Tague, or anyone else who is listed on the Mid-Trent Team Contacts page in Compass.

Best wishes,

Kate