Vicar Ramblings – a new route through a familiar landscape

The interview went well: I got the job! From January, I will become the Vicar for the Vale Benefice, continuing to live and work here, but taking on the senior vicar role, with a new responsibility for leadership and oversight. This will be a gradual transition, as one of the first things that I will need to do is work toward appointing a new Associate Vicar so that we can go back up to having Read more

14th September Ride & Stride 2024

The Vale Benefice Churches Ride & Stride takes place on 14th September. Volunteers will be in either the Main Church or St John’s Rooms all day to greet the riders or walkers. Please see Terry Mawdesley in person, or contact the church office, regarding volunteering or sponsorship. There will be a private function occurring in the Church Hall, which we would ask visitors to be respectful of.