St. Peter Hanwell
News from The Archdeaconry
“We are delighted to announce the appointment of Alicia Baker as the next Rector of the Ironstone Benefice. Alicia will move to Wroxton in April and be licensed as Rector on Tuesday 4th May at 7pm.
Alicia writes: ‘ After 8 years in Cradley Heath and Dudley Wood we have achieved a lot in the community and in the church. As others have before me, I pass on the baton to another priest whose privilege it will be to work with the great people of that parish. For me, I am so looking forward to a new adventure in the Ironstone Benefice living and working amongst the wonderful people there, especially in the schools.’
Alicia grew up in Cirencester at the other end of the Cotswolds. She became a Christian while at University after a ‘Damascus Road’ conversion. After teaching music for ten years she pursued full-time ministry in the church. After a year in Peru working with mission partners there, she trained for ordained ministry and has since worked in London, Welsh Valleys, and the Black Country. She is now happy to be moving back nearer to family and is delighted to take up the post of Rector in the Ironstone Benefice.”
Ironstone Benefice Vacancy – closing date 26 November 2021.
Please see the attached link with reference to the above mentioned vacancy.
St Peter’s Church is currently open for private prayer and visits.
Please respect the current guidelines of keeping a safe distance. Please wash your hands prior to and after you have visited.
The twelfth century church of St Peter, Hanwell lies some three miles to the north of the market town of Banbury, surrounded by the beautiful North Oxfordshire countryside.
Point of contact – Philip Ledger 01295 738174.