Message from the Parish Wardens - February 2026In January we provided an update to parishioners about the process to find our new Vicar, including information about our Parish Profile and Mission Action Plan. We have identified four key areas of focus:our children, youth and families’ ministry;showing the love of God locally;pastoral support and “bearing each other’s burdens”; andproviding engaging worship and discipleship opportunities.We are now providing a further update as to the activity for this month.Our PCC are currently reviewing the draft Parish Profile.The Parish Profile and Mission Action Plan principles set out above was discussed by the PCC on 11th February.On 22nd February, our Archdeacon will visit both churches.On 25th February, the PCC will meet with the Archdeacon to discuss the recruitment process.We anticipate sharing copies of the Parish Profile and Mission Action Plan with our two congregations next month but, as before, please do get in touch if you want to know more now or contribute. Please keep the PCC in your prayers as we engage with the process and discern our future pathway.Stephen Anderson & Adam Harvey
Andy and Jacqui FarewellAs Revd Andy retires, his final services will be as follows:Sunday 18th January: 9.30 Communion at St John’sSunday 25th January: 8.00 Communion at Christ ChurchSunday 25th January: 11.00 United Communion at Christ Church. There will be no service at St John’s on the 25th.We hope that you will be able to say farewell to Andy and Jacqui at one of these services and please do hold them in your prayers.
