So Just what Does a Vicar do?

I guess the answer to that one is how long is a piece of string? But here are some of the highlights of my job. Sunday is fairly obvious, my colleagues and I lead the services and preach a sermon at our three churches, but what else? There is the usual amount of admin that goes with any job these days, lots of forms to fill in and lots of meetings to attend. I chair our PCC (Parochial Church Council) which is the group of people who help organise and run our churches and have meetings with my colleagues to plan our parish events.

During this summer I have the greatest pleasure in officiating at four weddings and a Wedding Blessing at our Churches of St Luke. I do hope the sun shines on our couples as they join together in Holy Matrimony.  Another fabulous part of my job is to Baptise or Christen babies, children and adults, which can be part of a Sunday service or a special service just for you and your family and friends.

Of course there are sadder times, when I lead a service of memorial or funeral either in church or at a crematorium. However, whether it be a wedding, Christening or a funeral I spend time with the families either at home or here at The Rectory talking through what they want, planning what might take place and offering support and reassurance. It is a sad fact of life that we will all at some time become ill and should you or anyone in our villages want me to visit for a chat or reassurance, whether you are a regular church attendant or not, please do not hesitate to get in touch.

Please do feel that you are able to get in touch with me at The Rectory, for any reason or even just a question. Whilst I do only work part time, if I am available I will always try to answer the phone or get back to you if you leave me a message.