I’ll be writing plenty in the weeks to come about my sabbatical, but this week let me say that I re-join this community with a sense of profound blessing.

Each week during the last three months I’ve headed to a different church with the family, and each time I’ve been reminded of how blessed I am to be able to seek God and His Kingdom with the wonderful people of Opawa-St Martins.

I’m also aware, on the back of sabbatical, of the value of good research and data. Next week (6-12th August), I’ll be asking you all to fill in a Church Life Survey (both digital and paper copies available). This is being run nationally in collaboration with all denominations in order to get a better sense of the health and desires of the church both locally and nationally. It will take some time to complete (12-15min or so), but will give some really helpful information for us.

The more people who can fill in the survey the better, so please make it a priority, even if you’re not at worship next week.

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