Special service in Sleaford for licensing of rural dean

By The Newsroom

Published 27th Sep 2019, 11:10 BST

A special service is to be held at Sleaford Parish Church for the licensing of the new rural dean.

The new Rural Dean is to be the Vicar of Sleaford, the Rev Philip Johnson.

Rev Philip Johnson of St Denys' Church, Sleaford. EMN-190927-100602001

placeholder image — Rev Philip Johnson of St Denys' Church, Sleaford. EMN-190927-100602001

He replaces Rev Christine Pennock who has retired from the role.

The service will be on Sunday, October 6, at 5pm and will be officiated by the Bishop of Grantham, the Right Rev Dr Nicholas Chamberlain.