New Job



It's now official - I am to be the priest-in-charge of what Queen Elizabeth I described as 'The goodliest, fairest and most famous parish church in England' - St Mary Redcliffe Church in Bristol. It is a large church (allegedly the largest parish church in England, at least in floor space), with the third highest spire in England. It also has a maze (more accurately a labyrinth) in the roof. There are loads of tourists, two church schools, a flourishing choir, civic occasions in the church, a large parish with some of the most desirable housing in Bristol along the riverside and some less desirable tower blocks. I'm a little daunted, but hugely excited about what can be done there (as well as what already happens). I fully intend to have some fun there!

I'm not sure yet when I will start, but it won't be until the new year. Please pray for me in the months to come.

Comments

Anonymous said…
Congragtulations - hope you and jacqui are very happy there.
7:35 am
Kathryn said…
Wow! That's very exciting indeed...will certainly pray.
8:55 am
Anonymous said…
excellent news. congratulations!
11:17 am
Anonymous said…
Congratulations. I'll bet that it makes up for you being beaten to that little job in York by John Sentamu...

Looks like you'll be kept very busy - those lawns will take an awful lot of mowing!

Fantastic news!
7:25 pm
Rob said…
Great news, congratulations.
10:25 pm
John H said…
Glad to hear you're not going too far away :)
9:57 pm
Phil C said…
Good news! But, what, does this mean I have to frequent yet *another* church when I get back in the UK? Geez... :)
9:28 pm
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