We are delighted that Reverend Lucy Brencher has been licensed as Priest-in-Charge of the Benefice of Alne and of the Benefice of Skelton with Shipton and Newton-on-Ouse.

Bishop John says of Lucy’s appointment: ‘Lucy has considerable experience of rural mission and ministry having served her title in Rural Ainsty and latterly been leading the parishes of Acaster Malbis, Appleton Roebuck and Acaster Selby alongside ministry in the Copmanthorpe Group in which she has developed services and community events to engage local people, especially the young. She also served the Tadcaster Benefice during their last vacancy. I am confident that with God’s grace this will be a great adventure for the parishes of West Galtres.’

Revd Lucy says of her appointment: ‘I will be delighted to be the new Priest in charge of the West Galtres churches. I am very much looking forward to meeting everyone, worshipping together and discerning ways to grow."