Hello everyone. I am very much looking forward to walking alongside you as we explore together where God is calling us, as churches and as individual disciples.

In this time of new beginnings, I invite you to join me in prayer, mindful of the many tasks to be completed.

Heavenly Father, help us to embrace your call on our lives.

Inspired by the determination of St Cuthbert and the inquiring mind of St Thomas, help us to follow in the steps of those who have worshipped in these churches before us, listening faithfully to your voice.

Give us eyes to see your vision, ears to hear the prompting of your Spirit and courage to follow in the footsteps of your Son, our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen.