The interviews are on the 4th / 5th June, Further updates will follow, please pray for a successful advertisement.The role has been advertised on the St. Edmunsdbury and Ipswich website -Vacancy PrayerLoving God, as we journey together through this period of vacancy, we thank you for your everlasting faithfulness to us.At this time of uncertainty and change we ask that you send us your Holy Spirit,to fill us with your vision, energy, and faithfulness in prayer.We ask that you will help us to share responsibility, grow in faith, love one another, care for those in need and have courage to face our future and embrace the unknown, with praise in our hearts, in loving obedience to you.Amen.
It is with deep sadness that we have had to say goodbye to Revd Paul as Rector after such a short time.Here is his last statement – ‘I want to thank you all for the help and support you have given me since I arrived back in Haughley, Wetherden & Stowupland. People have been very kind and graciously afforded me the space that has been needed, particularly over the past six months. I also want to thank the ministry team and wardens who have ensured that the regular service pattern has continued in my absence.When I arrived in the benefice last year, I had every hope and confidence that being back in village ministry and in a place I knew and loved would allow me to continue my recovery from Long Covid. This has not been the case. My symptoms have continued to decline, and it is with much sadness that I have to inform you that I have made the difficult decision to retire on the grounds of ill health and therefore, have submitted my intention to leave my position on 2nd October 2024.Could I please ask for your prayers for Rachel, me, and the family? It has been exciting to see what God has been doing in the parishes, and although I am sad not to walk this journey with you, I will be praying for you all’.Revd Paul ClarkeAs we now enter another period of vacancy, the Wardens and Ministry team wish to assure you all that they will do everything they can to continue bringing regular worship to the Benefice. If you have any worries, please speak to a Church Warden or member of the Ministry Team/PCC’s.For weddings, baptisms and funerals please contact our Curate Revd. Alison Roberts.
Phone selections includes Christmas at Home on the Phone which you can sample online using the link underlined.Other online services includePrayer During the Day and Night Prayerweekly national online serviceFull details online athttps://www.churchofengland.org/resources/coronavirus-covid-19-guidance-churches/dailyhope-phone-line#na
