October 2026 

Dear Friends

I’m so pleased that Bernard has offered his thoughts on the Bishop’s Call to Prayer this month.

Thank you, Bernard!

Bernard returned to the benefice two years ago and has been leading and preaching at St Mary’s this year. Bernard was Rector of St Mary’s until he left in 2007 to minister within the Salvation Army.

On Sunday 11th October 2026 Bernard will be preaching and presiding at the Joint Service in Locking.

If you haven’t had the chance of speaking with him, please do introduce yourself and make him feel very welcome at St Augustine’s. I am sure you will find the service inspiring and uplifting and it will be good to have another face leading worship in the benefice. It’s great to have him on the team.

Talking of teams.....

We are also pleased to say that Geoff’s health is much improved, and we are so grateful that he is recovering well after his treatment. The current plan is for him to rejoin the worship leading team in January, and we very much look forward to welcoming him back.

Blessings

Larissa