St Edmund’s was full, as people from across the church and communities of Chingford and Waltham Forest gathered on 1 July to welcome our new Vicar. Having been collated as Vicar and receiving the Cure of Souls of St Edmund’s Parish from the Bishop of Chelmsford, Ruth Holmes was then inducted into the legal possession of the church building and benefice by the Archdeacon of West Ham [above]. As well as being supported by her family and friends, those from her previous parish in Ely also travelled to celebrate with Ruth in this new chapter in her ongoing ministry. Here in South Chingford, we are excited in seeing where God will lead us going forward in serving our community here and in proclaiming the good news of God’s love for all.

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