Coming Soon .. A Vacancy for a Vicar
Moving On ...
Our much loved Vicar, The Revd Dr Mike Branscombe, has been appointed to the post of Canon Missioner of Guildford Cathedral and started his new job 20 September 2026.
This means we are now in a period of Vacancy (aka an interregnum) whilst we seek God’s guidance on the appointment of a new Vicar.
Mike has been with us for eight years and he, and his family – Margaret, Ella and Grace – have brought such a lot of enrichment to our church community and beyond. We are sorry to see them go but recognise the calling of God to the new position.
What Happens Now?
The Archdeacon of Dorking, Martin Breadmore, has set out the process in a newsletter to the parish which you can read here.
There is a standard process to go through when appointing a new Vicar in the Church of England.
A small team is putting together a draft Parish Profile for the PCC to give final approval in October.
This will then be published through the Church Times.
Praying for the Right Person
If you would like to pray with us in person for the right new person then there is an opportunity to pray with others in the Memorial Chapel of the church every second Wednesday evening.
See the “Open Prayer meeting” dates on the Calendar on the website here.
A Vacancy Prayer
The prayer below is a good prayer to use.
