Service of Institution and Induction of New Vicar

Last night, I was invited to St. John's Church in Grove to a special event. One part of the evening was the Induction and Installation of the Rev. John Durant as the new vicar of the Vale Benefice. There was also a Service of Institution for the newly formed Vale Benefice, which combines the parishes of Grove, Hanney, East Challow and Denchworth. The Wantage Deanery unites the four local benefices in the Wantage area of the Diocese of Oxford.

 

The Rt. Rev. Andrew Proud, Bishop of Reading led the service along with The Venerable Norman Russell, Archdeacon of Berkshire. The church was packed full and it was a very inspiring service with many local members of the community involved. Well done to all of the mission team and the Vale Benefice Churchwardens for the evening.