​Archdeacons’ visitations

During May, the Archdeacons will meet with churchwardens from each of our parishes,
to find out how things are going in their parish, hear encouraging stories about local
mission and ministry and identify areas where more support might be needed. 

Archdeacon of Worcester, Robert Jones said: “In each deanery, we go to a central
venue and spend time talking to the churchwardens from each of the churches. There’s
an element of accountability to the meeting, and the wardens should have discussed
some of the questions with their PCC beforehand, but it also gives us a chance to show
our care and appreciation of the work they do. Churchwardens do an amazing and often
unsung job – the visitations give us the chance to understand what’s going on at ground
level and to ask ‘how are you?’” 

Whenever possible, the Rural Dean and Lay Chair of the deanery are also present at
the venue, welcoming churchwardens and having their own conversations. This helps to
build a network across the deanery and promote a sense of togetherness. 

Nikki Groarke, Archdeacon of Dudley, said: “Visitations are a great opportunity to
spend time with our wonderful churchwardens and find out what’s happening in their
churches. I love hearing their hopes and aspirations and helping them to connect
into the Kingdom People vision. These days really help to build stronger relationships
between us.”

Once all the visitations have been completed, there is a special service in each
Archdeaconry, where the Churchwardens are admitted for the year. 

Please pray for the Archdeacons
during the visitation period and for
all of our churchwardens. 

Worcester East Deanery –
Rural Dean: Charles Thomas;
Lay Chair: Michael Bunclark 

Diocese of Nandyal (India):
Bishop Eggoni Pushpalalitha 

Diocese of Gothenburg (Sweden):
Bishop Per Eckerdal 

Diocese of Glasgow & Galloway
(Scotland): Bishop Gregor Duncan

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