In his Address the Bishop paid tribute to both Diocesan Secretary, Richard Tarran (left), and the Diocesan Registrar, Nigel Williams (right), who both retire next year before the conference.

Both were presented with a bottle of Champagne.

Richard's successor is to be appointed. Mr Tim Russen will be the next Registrar.

 

Ms Lisa Tregenza, the Diocesan Learning Development Officer was on hand with brochures for the Living Faith Lay Training Course which is to start in the New Year.

Four prayer guides and two Spiritual Directors received their certificates

Pictured with Revd Sr Anita Woodwell, Diocesan Spiritual Advisor, and the Bishop are
(l to r): Revd Janet Bone, Revd Pam Griffiths, Revd Marion Redwood, Revd Ashley Hunt, Revd Dr Jason Bray and Revd Dorothy Thomas.

Janet and Jason have completed training as Ignatian Spiritual Directors (soon to be joined by Revd Dr Will Ingle Gillis). Pam, Marion, Ashley and Dorothy have trained as Prayer Guides... more info

 

Revd Lynn Coull from the Diocese of the Highveld was warmly greeted by the Conference. She brought greetings from Bishop David Bannerman and spoke about the work in that diocese.