Churches welcome Bishop Richard for local confirmations
Bishop Richard presided over a service to confirm adults into full membership of the Church of England. He was ordained last year and has responsibility for most of East Sussex.
Candidates, with family members and supporters, came from St John’s Hollington; St Matthew’s, Silverhill; St. Leonard and St Ethelberga’s St. Leonards on Sea; and Holy Trinity, Hastings as well as Christ Church Blacklands.
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Hide AdVicar of Blacklands, Charlie Hill, commented after the event: “I am very grateful that Bishop Richard has come to Blacklands, for the third time this year, to lead this very special celebration, where local people have publicly confirmed their faith in Jesus, with a bit of Anglican razzmatazz.”
“If any readers of the Observer want to know more about baptism or confirmation I know they would be very welcome to get in touch with their nearest church. They can also call us at Christ Church on on 01424 576 047 or find out more about us from our website www.blacklands-parish.co.uk.”