The churchwardens and parish representatives elected by the PCC to act on their behalf throughout the vacancy selection process, are delighted to announce that Revd Mark Brown has been appointed to be Priest in Charge of All Saints, Ecclesall and Oversight Minister in this mission area, sharing that oversight with Revd Alistair Stevenson, Priest in Charge at St Gabriel's, Greystones.
Mark is currently Vicar of St Peter and St Paul parish church in Tonbridge, Kent and Honorary Canon of Rochester Cathedral, in the diocese of Rochester. Mark is planning to move to Sheffield in early January and we are hoping that he will be licensed to All Saints in the second half of January. This announcement is also being made at Tonbridge parish church this morning, and so it’s important that we pray for that church family as they receive this news and pray for Mark over the next few months as he prepares to join us.
There will be more information about Mark in the November edition of 'From the Churchwardens'.
We Pray.....
Father God,
At this happy moment we pause to give you thanks. We look back at the last 18 months and recall your faithfulness, our prayers heard and now answered. Thank you for calling Mark Brown to serve with us here. Be close to both Mark and his wife Allison as they prepare for this new chapter, keep them in good health and allow them a smooth transition into life in Ecclesall. Prosper them here we pray. We think of your people in the parish of St Peter and St Paul in Tonbridge today as they hear the unexpected news. Give them hope and peace as they contemplate the coming months and the next season in their shared life. For the ministry and operation teams at All Saints, sustain each individual with your Holy Spirit, enable and make generous provision for them as they continue their demanding work and prepare to engage with a new priest in the new year. Unchanging God, in these turbulent times, may we encounter your grace and love in abundance, and the fullness of your Holy Spirit that we may partner with you in blessing others and making Jesus known.
Amen