I am very much looking forward to taking up the post of Priest in Charge (vicar designate) of Alrewas with Fradley and Wychnor. From first meeting people at the interview day to subsequent meetings preparing for the new post, I have been made to feel very welcome.

I very much believe Church is a place for all- whether young or old, whatever our background or life experience. The love of God is for all people, and when we encounter God, we can’t helped but be changed and transformed through that experience. I am therefore excited to be joining the church and wider communities in the local area.

My wife and I will be moving from our current location of Sutton Coldfield, where I have been vicar of St Chads Church since 2015. As well as enjoying hill walking, cycling and gardening; we also keep chickens so alongside Sian and I moving into the vicarage, our chickens will be taking up residence in the vicarage garden.

Over the coming weeks you may spot us coming and going as we do bits and pieces of decorating in preparation for the move. We don’t have a moving in date yet, but it is likely to be towards the end of April, in preparation for the licencing service in May.

I am very much looking forward to getting to know people within the local area

Jonathan