On 29th September, we celebrated Mary Garrard's 20 years of Ministry in our Benefice, gathering in All Saints church at Steeple Langford for a Eucharist service to mark the occasion. There was a joyous reunion with David Durston, who came to preach and had been her first incumbent after her ordination.
The church was filled with friends from across the Benefice, grateful for her support, compassion and presence at so many of life's major milestones. Jonathan kindly supplied fizz for the post-service celebration, replacing the usual cuppa and biscuits!