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United Benefice of Bishop's Cannings, Etchilhampton & All Cannings |
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Our TeamPriest in charge Assistant curate Licensed Lay Minister (Reader) Lay pastoral assistants
The PriesthoodIn the ordination service, priests (or presbyters) are called by God
to work with bishops and deacons as servants and
Licensed Lay Minister (Reader)Licensed lay ministers (formerly know as readers) are lay men and women in a voluntary ministry who are licensed
by the bishop to a particular parish or specialist ministry.
Lay pastoral assistantsA lay pastoral assistant is a person who engages with and uses the gifts and skills he or she has in pastoral ministry on behalf of the local church, always working as part of a team of clergy and lay people. In all cases the ministry calls for a loving and compassionate heart, a willingness to listen and support those in need, and the ability to keep confidences. Lay pastoral assistants may be involved with visiting the housebound, the elderly, the sick at home or in hospital, supporting the bereaved and visiting baptism families.
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Priest in charge: Reverend Sallyanne Attwater The Vicarage, Bishop's Cannings, Devizes, SN10 2LD revsally@attwater.freeserve.co.uk phone/fax 01380 860650 |
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