Dear Friends

Exciting news! We have had word from Archdeacon Peter that we are now able to announce formally that Paul Adlington has been appointed as our new ‘Interim Priest-in-Charge’ for the next three years.

Paul has been a minister in South London for the last twenty-five years, leading the Bear and more recently serving as a curate in Southwark Diocese. His references were extremely positive and reassured us that Paul is a good fit for our community. We have enjoyed getting to know him a little during the recruitment process and are looking forward to working with him.

Many of you have also met him when he has visited, and also when he took part in the Easter Art. He contributed an artwork and helped Meg and the team with the setup.

Paul is a creative and practical person as well as an experienced church leader with extensive experience of working in the community. Paul has enjoyed starting to get to know the people and traditions of St Luke’s and is looking forward to starting officially on 1st September.

Before then, he plans to be with us for some services and activities in August, so do look out for him and introduce yourself. Please put Sunday 22 September in your diary: Paul will be licensed during the service and it will be a chance to welcome him and his family to St Luke’s.

Once again, thank you for your continued support.

Jacqui & Joy
Churchwardens