Helen, who will be moving to the diocese with two cats and two dogs, brings a wealth of experience of ministry, particularly rural ministry and working with children and young people.Helen’s background is in astrophysics, and after having children, she was licensed as a Reader in Winchester Diocese and also trained as a science teacher. After moving to Dorset, she became a Licensed Lay Minister in Salisbury Diocese. She continued to teach while training for ordination at Sarum College in Salisbury. She served her curacy in the parish of Wareham in Dorset, before moving to her present post.The Rt Revd David Williams, Bishop of Truro, said: “I am absolutely delighted that Helen Williams is moving from the Diocese of Salisbury to be Archdeacon Designate of Bodmin designate here in Truro. Helen’s entire adult life has seen a deep commitment to the life of the local Church including a substantial amount of time as a lay reader. I look forward to seeing all of her deep spirituality, her intellect but most of all her compassion to the life of the Diocese of Truro and look forward to working alongside her in our senior team here. Do please pray for Helen as she prepares to move to Cornwall.”While Helen’s start date has yet to be confirmed, it is expected that she will be in post in the summer.
St Olaf’s Church, Poughill, is hosting an Alpha Course in the Old School Room, Poughill. It starts on Tuesday 14th April and runs for 12 weeks till 30th June. Each session begins at 6 pm with a meal, followed by a video and a discussion time and ends at 8.30pm. There is no cost.For further information contact Cherry and Dan Archer danandcherry@gmail.com 07851943707 or Rev Teresa Folland. teresa.folland@gmail.com. 01288 352599
SERVICES ON SUNDAY 7th June - TRINITY 1St John the Baptist and St Morwenna, Morwenstow - 9.30am Holy Communion (BCP)St Andrew's Church, Stratton - 9.30am Morning WorshipSt Olaf's Church, Poughill - 10.00am Morning PraiseSt James the Great Church, Kilkhampton - 11.00am Holy CommunionSt Swithin's Church, Launcells - 11.15am Morning WorshipSt Andrew's Church, Stratton - 6.00pm Evensong