Our parish representatives have been worked hard on drawing up a benefice profile, so that those considering the post can get an idea of what our churches are like and the sort of person we are looking for to lead us in the next chapter of our story. An attractive house in Wickwar has been purchased to become the new rectory.The post will initially be offered as "Priest in Charge", since we are looking at a re-organisation in which the Benefices of Wickwar and Thornbury (and perhaps others) will look at a creative partnership to provide support to the neighbouring benefice of CRoFTT... the new priest in charge will be involved in shaping how this proceeds.Sadly, the recent advertisement failed to attract applicants. But if you think this is a post that might interest you, have a word with the Archdeacon of Gloucester or the Bishop of Tewkesbury.
Eight members of Wickwar Benefice have recently completed training on the Diocesan Lay Worship Leaders' course, which will train and authorise them to lead worship in their local churches. They are joined by members of Thornbury and Badminton benefices.We look forward to this bringing a fresh and creative approach to our worship, and engaging church members more actively in their services.
We marked our Tercentenary with a wide variety of events, such as:Special services for those who had been baptised or married hereThree Hundred Days of PrayerA weekend of mission at Pentecost, including producing a book guiding people around a trail with mission stations along the way and a big service with the Bishop of TewkesburyCommissioning a special painting of the churchLinking with Heritage Open DaysA village barn dance
