New bishop's shop stop
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The new Bishop of Dover took time out to speak to shoppers
when he visited the Sainsbury’s store in Sittingbourne.
Around 40 people pulled up a pew in the supermarket cafe to
speak to the Rt Rev Trevor Willmott about a range of issues ranging
from the role of religion in society to future plans for local
churches and church schools.
The purpose of the visit was meet the public and find out about
the area.
Mr Willmott also shared his faith with one lady who is due to be
confirmed later this year and explained how he was handed the 'gift
of faith’ by a friend when he was a teenager.
Church volunteers were also thanked for their work in their
local churches.
Mr Willmott said: “It was wonderful to meet local people and
hear what life is like in this community.
"I heard many encouraging stories of ways local churches are
engaging with the community and I look forward to supporting this
work and the people of Sittingbourne in forthcoming months.”
Over the next two months Mr Willmott, who has delegated
responsibility from the Archbishop of Canterbury for the oversight
of the Diocese of Canterbury, will visit all 16 deaneries which
stretch from Maidstone to the East Coast.
Wednesday, March 03 2010
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