This morning, I had to do one of the hardest things that a priest ever has to to do – telling the congregation in Bridge of Allan that my time at St Saviour’s is drawing to a close.
I’m going to be moving to the Diocese of Glasgow and Galloway to become the Provost of St Mary’s Cathedral in Glasgow in May.
It is one of the very strangest combination of feelings. On the one hand, I’m excited and looking forward to what is to come whilst on the other, leaving here is going to be such a wrench. St Saviour’s could not have been a more perfect first charge, and without doubt, the last years have been the happiest in my life. Not surprisingly then, it feels very strange to be moving on.
There is more about St Mary’s here for anyone wanting to know where I’m going.
Only a matter of time
Onwards and upwards! Well done.
Moving on
Congratulations on your new post – and prayers for you and for those you are leaving. One of the things I soon learned after becoming an Episcopalian was that priests come and go – and you have to get used to it! Maybe it’s a sign of growing confidence in congregational ministry that for the first time in 30 years my own church is facing a vacancy with less trepidation than usual …