The Right Revd Graeme Knowles, the Acting Bishop of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich, is delighted to announce that the Revd Andrew Kevin Buttress has been appointed as Rector in the Haughley with Wetherden and Stowupland Benefice. Andy is currently leader of Bridge Communities, Ipswich.

A date for Andy's institution and induction service will be confirmed in due course.

The Bishop has asked for his thanks to be passed on to all those involved in the process of Andy's appointment, and he assures you of his prayers.

Please pray for Andy and his wife Dawn as they prepare for their move.

Prayer

Heavenly Father, as we look forward to welcoming our new incumbent Andrew and his wife Dawn, into our community, we pray that you will fill him with your wisdom and grace to shepherd your flock with love and compassion. Guide his steps. strength his voice, and grant him discernment to lead us closer to you.

Amen.