After his licensing, Revd. Alex said, “I want the church to be a place of welcome for everybody, especially for people who feel like they don’t belong. Just like the church welcomed me when I felt like I didn’t fit in.” Born in Newcastle, Alex moved to the local area in 2013 when he came to live here to study at the Bible College in Mattersey. Having become a Christian as a teenager, he felt a call to ministry and started his studies at 19. At college, he met his wife, Catherine, who he married in 2016. Alex then took part in the first year of our Younger Leadership College programme and spent a year working with the River Idle Benefice churches. He recently finished his curacy at Christ Church, Worksop, and St. Luke's Church, Shireoaks. As one of the diocese’s youngest vicars at 27, he wants to see the Church working with the local community and reach out to those on the margins of society. Both he and Catherine are passionate about theological study and want to see God's people understanding and studying Scripture. They regularly visit family in Scarborough and Newcastle and enjoy walks with their dogs, Charlie the miniature Dachshund and Doug the Pug. As Alex starts his new role, they’re both excited to be joining in with the ongoing work of God in Ordsall and West Retford. Pictured: Bishop Andy, Revd. Alex, and Archdeacon Tors.
A prayer for Ukraine Loving God,We pray for the people of Ukraine,for all those suffering or afraid,that you will be close to them and protect them.We pray for world leaders,for compassion, strength and wisdom to guide their choices.We pray for the worldthat in this moment of crisis,we may reach out in solidarityto our brothers and sisters in need.May we walk in your waysso that peace and justicebecome a reality for the people of Ukraineand for all the world.Amen.
Gifts of appreciation were given from the congregations of All Hallows and St Michael's for the 14 years of ministry so lovingly offered by the Revd. Liz Thomas.Liz will still be around and about, but is finally hanging up her 'dog collar'.We hope you enjoy your "second" retirement Liz.Thank you for all the love you have poured into your ministry here with us and throughout the parish. It is time to take things easy and to put your feet up a little more often!
