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Read the storyChurchwardens from across Lincolnshire came together at Lincoln Cathedral to be admitted into their roles at the annual visitation service on Thursday 13 June 2024. This awe-inspiring setting was full of churchwardens and their friends, family and fellow church members. Every deanery in the Diocese was represented by a churchwarden.
Diocesan staff from Edward King House including the Buildings Team, Net Zero Team, and the Safeguarding Team (among others), were present before the service to meet those attending the service and help churchwardens discover how they can support churches across the Diocese.
Everyone lifted their voices in a hearty chorus of praise as the service began. It’s definitely what you would expect from a space packed to the brim with churchwardens. Bishop Stephen, the Bishop of Lincoln, also warmly greeted those who had gathered together for the occassion.
The bible readings for the evening were Ephesians 4:1-16 read by the Venerable Gavin Kirk, Archdeacon of Lincoln, and Luke 10:1-19 read by the Venerable Dr Justine Allain-Chapman, Archdeacon of Boston.
“…to equip His people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up…”
Ephesians 4:12
Churchwardens were invited to stand and pray as the Bishop asked them to make their solem promise and declaration to serve in their roles faithfully and diligently.
Churchwardens made an act of commitment to live and work in partnership with their brothers and sisters in Christ for the better service of God and their neighbour, before being sent out to fulfil their promise and look after their church.
The Bishop of Lincoln also spent time meeting and greeting those who were at the service, including members of The Society Local Mission Partnership.
The Bishop of Lincoln is pleased to announce the appointment of the Revd Lynne Hawkins as…
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