Page 3 - Leighton News February 2018
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PLANS FOR THE FUTURE
At a moving and well-attended service at Holy Trinity, therefore there will be as little pastoral change as possible,
Leighton on 3rd December, the parishes said farewell to so it’s likely that the Chirbury group - to which Leighton
Robert and Janet, and gave thanks for Robert’s ministry. and Trelystan belong - will not be broken up or changed in
They have not moved far, having been able to find a house any major way.
in Bayston Hill, to which they moved in early January. We Bishop Alistair Magowan (the Bishop and Archdeacon of
wish them well in retirement; now, as from 1st January, the Ludlow) will meet with representatives of each church, to
parishes are vacant. So what happens next? hear our views and ideas. A parish vacancy is likely to last
Well, our group and the neighbouring Westbury / Worthen for twelve months or so, on average. In the meantime, all
group are vacant at the same time, so some serious thinking present services and events at Leighton and Trelystan will
and planning will be done before any new appointment is be maintained, and, with Revd Eric Brazier and others, I’ll
made. The number of stipendiary (paid) clergy in the be working hard to keep our parishes in good heart. Bishop
deanery is definitely going to fall from the present notional Alistair has authorized me to do whatever I feel I can
six to five, partly because of a shortage of candidates, but during this time to encourage development and growth
also because in the deanery we are really only producing across all our churches, and here in Leighton and Trelystan
the funding for five paid posts. So what kind of that will include parish visiting, working with our school,
appointments will be made, and where? The aim is to do and looking after those who wish to arrange baptisms,
what will best enhance the life of each church, and weddings and funerals. I shall aim to give it my best!
Revd Bill Rowell
The traditional New Year’s Eve bell ringing took place at Leighton church,
with a combined group of ringers from Chirbury and Leighton taking part.
Keep your ears peeled for more ringing taking place during the new year!
New ringers are always welcome. If you’re interested in giving it a go,
please contact David Griffiths on 555458.
At a moving and well-attended service at Holy Trinity, therefore there will be as little pastoral change as possible,
Leighton on 3rd December, the parishes said farewell to so it’s likely that the Chirbury group - to which Leighton
Robert and Janet, and gave thanks for Robert’s ministry. and Trelystan belong - will not be broken up or changed in
They have not moved far, having been able to find a house any major way.
in Bayston Hill, to which they moved in early January. We Bishop Alistair Magowan (the Bishop and Archdeacon of
wish them well in retirement; now, as from 1st January, the Ludlow) will meet with representatives of each church, to
parishes are vacant. So what happens next? hear our views and ideas. A parish vacancy is likely to last
Well, our group and the neighbouring Westbury / Worthen for twelve months or so, on average. In the meantime, all
group are vacant at the same time, so some serious thinking present services and events at Leighton and Trelystan will
and planning will be done before any new appointment is be maintained, and, with Revd Eric Brazier and others, I’ll
made. The number of stipendiary (paid) clergy in the be working hard to keep our parishes in good heart. Bishop
deanery is definitely going to fall from the present notional Alistair has authorized me to do whatever I feel I can
six to five, partly because of a shortage of candidates, but during this time to encourage development and growth
also because in the deanery we are really only producing across all our churches, and here in Leighton and Trelystan
the funding for five paid posts. So what kind of that will include parish visiting, working with our school,
appointments will be made, and where? The aim is to do and looking after those who wish to arrange baptisms,
what will best enhance the life of each church, and weddings and funerals. I shall aim to give it my best!
Revd Bill Rowell
The traditional New Year’s Eve bell ringing took place at Leighton church,
with a combined group of ringers from Chirbury and Leighton taking part.
Keep your ears peeled for more ringing taking place during the new year!
New ringers are always welcome. If you’re interested in giving it a go,
please contact David Griffiths on 555458.
