Announcement to be read at services on

 

Sunday 23 March 2025

 

From Bishop Roger & Archdeacon Ruth

 

We are pleased to be able to formally announce that the Revd Howard Schnaar will be licensed to Hatfield Peverel St Andrew with Ulting All Saints as Priest in Charge, in addition to his current role as Team Vicar in the Witham and Villages Team, following the relevant checks.

Howard has already been working closely with Hatfield Peverel and Ulting to support them during the vacancy, alongside his valued ministry in Witham, and we look forward to the impact he can have in this community too, including working closely with St Andrew’s Junior School.

 

Howard says: “I have really enjoyed and valued getting to know some of the people from Hatfield Peverel, Ulting and particularly St. Andrew’s church so far while I have I have been helping out during the vacancy.  Everyone I have met has been so warm hearted.  I am looking forward to serving as Priest in Charge in Hatfield Peverel St Andrew with Ulting All Saints and working together as there is potential to grow together by the grace of God.”

Howard will be licensed on 19 May. Please continue to pray for Howard and Deirdre, for the Witham Team and for St Andrew’s and All Saints as they work closely together.

Thank you.