Dear all

Firstly, I’m sure you’ll all now be aware of the appointment of a new Archbishop of Canterbury, Dame Sarah Mullally. I am delighted that an appointment has been made, and we all must hold her in our prayers in these challenging times.

On Sunday coming (Harvest), may I encourage you if you are coming to the Benefice Service to come early to St Michael the Archangel, Alcombe at 9.30 if you wish to have a chance to meet Bishop Michael as he will be leaving after the service sharp, as soon after 11 as he can to get to Timberscombe for Messy Church which all are also welcome to when there’s another chance to meet the Bishop.

Also, he will be bringing Archbishop Albert Chama, primate of the Central African province and bishop of Lusaka, who will also be preaching in Alcombe.

On Monday 13th, there are two other opportunities to meet the Bishop, one the Coffee Afternoon at St George’s Dunster and the other the Meet and Greet at Wootton Courtenay Village Hall.

Kenneth