Last night we were pleased to host the circuit welcome service at Central. Methodist churches are arranged in groups, called circuits, and ministers are appointed to serve in a particular circuit. Yesterday we welcomed two new ministers to the York circuit, Revd Leslie Newton (who will be our new superintendent minister) and Revd Julia Skitt, who comes to us from college as a probationer minister.

The service was led by our Chair of District, Revd Stephen Burgess. Revd Helen Cameron, from our ministerial training college in Birmingham, preached. It was good too to have guests from other local churches as well as the Lord Mayor of York and our local MP who welcomed Julia and Leslie on behalf of the local community.

Gathering for the welcome service

Revd Leslie Newton and Revd Julia Skitt on the steps at Central before the welcome service. Behind is Revd Helen Cameron.