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Oundle welcomes its...
NEW ASSOCIATE VICAR
Revd Annabel Copeland has been installed as the new Associate Vicar of St Peter’s Oundle, St Mary’s Benefield and St Leonard’s Glapthorn.
Her arrival comes as the church’s team, led by Vicar Stephen Webster, is ready for
a return to regular gathered worship in the church building as soon as that is permitted.
In the meantime, the church community continues its extensive opportunities for online worship as well as seeking to
care in a variety of other ways for
people of all ages in the wake of the pandemic.
Annabel’s background is in primary school teaching in the UK followed by a three-year teaching role in Kenya. She will be bringing these skills to her ministry in the Oundle
area as she plays a key role by focussing on working with local families and young people. Annabel’s ministry will be a resource which draws alongside the work of the church’s Youth Minister Martha Barnes.
“We’re delighted that Annabel is joining our team,” declared Canon Webster, “She brings a wealth of skills and experience in schools as a teacher, governor and chaplain and this will be invaluable as she helps us to spread the good
news of Jesus among our local schools and families.”
She arrives from a community church in north London, where she served as Assistant Minister and Director responsible for children, youth and families. After training for ordained ministry in Oxford, Annabel moved to Billericay in Essex to serve her curacy and this was followed an appointment as a team vicar in Chelmsford.
“Throughout my time in Essex and then in the capital, I was able to create and develop strong
links with the local schools and work closely with children and families, as well as providing worship for those of more mature years,” said Annabel. “I’ve been warmly welcomed as I’ve settled into my new home in Oundle and I’m so excited about the prospect of sharing the good news of Jesus in this vibrant part of the country.”
Annabel has arrived in Oundle with her yellow labrador Layla, and they both share country walks or running to keep fit.
Revd Annabel Copeland. Oundle’s newly appointed Associate Vicar
Regular and varied online worship from St Peter’s can be accessed at: www.facebook.com/oundlestpeters
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