A message from Andrew
This announcement was made in our church services this morning and I want to share it widely with you.
Following an application and interview, the Bishop of Winchester has offered me, and I have accepted, the post of Canon Treasurer at Winchester Cathedral. This is subject to the due processes of references and safeguarding formalities. This is a full time stipendiary position in which I will have responsibilities to oversee the work of the Learning Team, to enhance the Cathedral’s role as Mother Church in the diocese, to share oversight of the communications function of the cathedral, and to work with the cathedral guides in their work of outreach – alongside the ministry of leading services and preaching, hospitality and welcome.
I will be installed at the Cathedral in a Service of Evensong on Saturday 5th April at 3.30pm. My last service here in The Parish of the Resurrection and Bentworth, Lasham & Shalden is likely to be on Sunday 9th March.
Please join me in praying for us as a family as we make this transition; for the Cathedral and its Chapter as they continue their ministry; for those who will work with Bishop David and our Archdeacon, Richard Brand, in finding and appointing a new vicar for our worshipping community here; and for God’s kingdom to grow throughout.
This does not affect Fiona’s position as Headteacher of St Lawrence CE Primary School – so you will still see her around. I know that we have a good and strong Ministry Team who will serve you well through the vacancy and into the future.
I will make sure through our usual communications that others know of this news.
Thank you for all your love and support over what has been nearly 11 years. As a family, we have always felt immensely privileged to be on our Christian journey together with all of you. I am looking forward to the opportunities this new post at the Cathedral has to offer me in my ongoing ministry but I am sad that it means leaving such wonderful church communities and so many friends.
With my love and prayers
Andrew
