A NEW VICAR FOR GREAT WYRLEY PARISH CHURCHES!As you will all be aware Great Wyrley Parish Churches have been in vacancy since the departure of Rev Monica in May 2023.Since this time the Parochial Church Council (PCC) has been working with Rt Revd Dr Michael Ipgrave, Bishop of Lichfield and The Ven Dr Sue Weller, Archdeacon of Lichfield to recruit a new incumbent.We thank you for your continued prayers and for the hard work of everyone who has kept our church doors open and worship thriving during the vacancy. We are delighted to announce that our prayers have been answered. Following a recent familiarisation day and interview process Revd Marie Meredith was successful at interview, has been offered and has accepted the post of full-time vicar of Great Wyrley Parish Churches. Right Rev Dr Michael Ipgrave, Bishop of Lichfield will conduct Marie's licensing service at 7.30pm on Wednesday 25th September 2024 at St Mark's Church to which you are all warmly invited. A prayer for Revd Marie:- Lord, in your wisdom and graciousness, we thank you for sending us Revd Marie Meredith who will become our spiritual leader and guide this parish as we further our way on our Christian journey.Help us in our preparation to work together for the good of all. We ask this in Jesus' name. Amen."