On Saturday 28th September, in St. Botolphs church, Colchester, Revd Emma Barr, who has served in our parishes since last summer as curate, was ordained priest, along with 5 other colleagues for the Colchester area. In a beautiful service, full of deep meaning, Bishop Roger, welcomed them into the priesthood, and Janet Nichols, the diocesan rural adviser and agricultural chaplain preached.

Following her ordination, on Sunday 29th September, there was a special united service in Little Horkesley, with Emma presiding at her first communion. 

In token of our appreciation for all that Emma brings to the ministry in the 6 parishes, a small gift was given, and the service was followed by a splendid lunch and lots of cake in the village Hall.

A fine weekend of celebrations, to mark this important step on Emmas journey.