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People on the Move – May 2026

The Rev'd Sam Hustwayte to become Archdeacon of Ludlow in May 2026; the Licensing to take place on Sunday,…

 

  • The Rev’d Sam Hustwayte to become Archdeacon of Ludlow in May 2026; the Licensing to take place on Sunday, 10th May, at St Laurence’s, Ludlow
  • The Rev’d Gareth Ingham to become Rector of the Condover Benefice and Rural Church Missioner in May 2026; the Licensing to take place on Tuesday, 5th May, at St Andrew and St Mary church in Condover
  • The Rev’d Katie Smith to become Interim Priest in Charge Bredenbury Group of parishes in June 2026; the Licensing to take place on Monday, 22nd June, in Bredenbury
  • The Rev’d Maggie Tate-Druiff was licensed as Rector of Kingsland with Eardisland, Aymestrey and Leinthall Earles (Benefice) in March 2026
  • The Rev’d Sally Wallace-Jones was licensed as Rector of the Stottesdon Benefice and Rural Church Missioner in February 2026
  • The Rev’d Lois Beynon to leave the diocese to become Vicar of Bridlington Emmanuel and Barmston w Fraisthorpe in York Diocese.
  • The Rev’d Emma Phillips to retire as Associate Minister in the Great Hanwood, Longden, and Annscroft with Pulverbatch Benefice in July 2026
  • The Rev’d Graham Phillips to retire as Rector of the Great Hanwood, Longden, and Annscroft with Pulverbatch Benefice in July 2026
  • David Bland has left his roles as Licensed Lay Worker and Lay Pioneer Minister with Leominster Team Ministry
  • Kathy Bland has left her roles as Licensed Lay Worker and Lay Pioneer Minister with Leominster Team Ministry