14th June 2020
Dear Friends
Finishing my
curacy has not quite been as any of us would have expected and I am sad not to
have the chance to say thank you and goodbye to each one of you personally. I
remember arriving as a freshly ordained minister wondering what on earth I was
doing, how I was going to be able to learn so many new things and particularly
how I was going to remember how to do them! And now, four years later, I am
leaving and moving onto my first post of responsibility, having been shaped by
this place and each one of you. It has been an incredible journey, a wonderful
benefice in which to serve my curacy and an absolute blessing to get to know so
many wonderful people.
I am so
grateful for your continued love, support, and encouragement during my time
with you as I have grown in experience and confidence. Much of this growth is
down to your patience and words of encouragement as I have attempted to master
the many and varied nuances of ministry in the Church of England. Well, the
basics at least which will stand me in good stead for the future!
It has been
particularly wonderful, if rather challenging, to share in the new ways of
being church over the past few months. I think we have all learned new skills
and I still cannot believe that three months ago I had never heard of Zoom! But
we have also had the chance to reflect on where God is in the midst of this
situation and that we are the church, even though we cannot currently worship
together in our church buildings.
The plan is
that I will come back for a social gathering – once we are allowed to do so
again. It would be lovely to have the opportunity to say a proper thank you and
goodbye. In the meantime, I wish each of you well and will hold you in my
prayers as we all continue along this path.
Thank you
for your cards and good wishes. It has been so lovely to receive them. If you
would like to stay in touch my email address is revkhawksley@gmail.com and my new address is The Rectory,
Queen Camel, Englands Land, Yeovil, BA22 7NN.
With much love
and many blessings for the future.
Katharine xx
Message
from Ann and Georgina:
As from
Monday (15th) we are pleased to say that our churches will be open
again for private prayer. Anyone who now
wishes will be able to go into the church on their own, or with someone from
their household, and take some time for quiet reflection.
Following
the guidance we have received from the Diocese, we ask that you use the
hand-gel provided, on entering and leaving the building, and also observe
social distancing if someone else should happen to be in the building at the
same time. In Whitestaunton we ask that only 2 people (unless in a household group) enter the building enter at any time.
This is a
small step, but one in the right direction, and we hope that further stages
will allow us to start holding some services again as soon as it is deemed
appropriate.
Ann 01460 351521
Georgina 01460 66159
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