New Rector announcedWe are delighted to announce that Rev Stewart Gibbs will be the next Rector of the Benefice of Ightham and Wrotham. It is hoped he will be installed in May.Stewart served his curacy at St John’s, North Grays (Diocese of Chelmsford) after training for ordination at Ridley Hall, Cambridge. Stewart has been incumbent of twoparishes in Essex – Hatfield Heath and Sheering, and currently High Ongar with Norton Mandeville. In addition, Stewart has been looking after the parish ofWillingale. Stewart has also been Chaplain to St Mellitus Theological College and a teacher at Bancroft’s and Brentwood Schools.Stewart writes - “ I am really looking forward to joining you as we begin this new chapter together, and discern how God is calling us to be his people in Ightham andWrotham. I am committed to making everyone feel welcomed and accepted as we reach out those in our village communities. I hope that we will grow in faith totogether, deepening our reliance on God and his good purposes for our lives in Christ. I am excited about the opportunities to engage with the local school, communitygroups and village events to show and share the love of Jesus.”Please pray for Stewart as he gets ready to move, the churches and communities he leaves behind and our own parishes as we prepare to support and welcome him in his leadership at St Peter's and St George's.
