Bishop Glyn is thrilled and delighted by the New Year's Honours List published today and those who have been recognised in it.  In particular he rejoices that:

• The Reverend Robert Nelson, Vicar of St Thomas Liscard in the Diocese of Chester has been awarded a Member of the Order of the British Empire, For services to Homeless People and the community in Wirral.

• The Classical Countertenor Iestyn Davies has been awarded a Member of the Order of the British Empire for services to Music.

• The Right Reverend James Jones has been awarded a Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire for services to Bereaved Families and Justice.

 On receiving the news of these honours, Bishop Glyn comments:

 "Three very different characters but each hugely distinctive in their own particular way.  It is a privilege to know each of them and to be counted among their friends.  Well done all three! 

 

Congratulations. Your honour is well deserved. And we thank God for all you contribute to our public life."

Today Bishop Glyn has released his Christmas message:

With thank to Elizabeth Addy who has made this video possible.

A very happy Christmas everyone.

Bishop Glyn together with the Council of Bishops of The Society has issued a Pastoral Letter, which he invites the clergy to read, and make available, in all of his churches on Sunday 4 December 2016.

Pastoral Letter 2016