We are delighted to announce the appointment of the Revd Jordan Palmer as the next vicar of St. Edward the Confessor Church, Romford.Jordan will be known to many of you already – from 2018 until 2020 Jordan was our youth worker and was instrumental in making Ed’s Place, our very successful young people’s hub in the High Street. Jordan left us during the covid period to start his training for ordination in Cambridge. After completing his MA in Theology in 2022, Jordan served his curacy at All Saints Maldon, St. Andrew’s Heybridge, St. George’s Heybridge and St. Giles Langford. Jordan, his wife Hannah and their 3 young children, are very excited to join us all soon. The Institution and Installation Service of Jordan by the Bishop of Barking will take place on Thursday 3rd July at 7.30pm. We are very excited to welcome Jordan back to St Edward's and I know you will make Jordan and his family very welcome. Jordan said, "Romford has shaped me and holds a very special place in my heart. I am immensely thrilled to return and serve this town as Vicar of St. Edward the Confessor, and I look forward to walking alongside this vibrant community in faith and with the love of God."
Many many congratulations to Shelly and Isaac who celebrated their Ruby Wedding Anniversary with us this weekend. We celebrated their long and happy marriage as a community with wine and a beautiful cake. Father David blessed their eternity rings and we were thrilled at St Edward's to be able to celebrate this very special day, with them as a community. From everyone at St Edward's we wish you a very long and happy life together.
We are so proud to be able to share a photo of our confirmation candidates from St Edward's Church in the Market Place. Alison, Angela, Max and Jennifer were confirmed at St Nicholas yesterday. May this very special day mark the beginning of a new chapter in your spiritual journey and we are so proud of you all. May the Holy Spirit be your constant companion and source of strength.
We are very excited to announce that our fabulous Jenny has won the London Borough of Havering, Mayor's Civic Award. This was awarded for "meritorious service to the Community". As everyone knows the amazing Jenny has been supporting St Edward's Church and the wider community for many years - particularly in founding and running the Playgroup. Well done Jenny - we are so proud of you! Many many congratulations.
