|PIC1|The Rev Ray Adams, deputy general secretary of the United Reformed Church, is to leave his post to minister to three churches in North London.
They are at Palmers Green, Winchmore Hill and Ponders End, all in the London Borough of Enfield and in the Church's Thames North Synod.
He has previously served as a synod moderator and as a missionary in Taiwan with the Council for World Mission.
Now, as he approaches the age of 60, Rev Adams is choosing to return to a local pastorate for his final years of ministry.
"In fourteen years as synod moderator and deputy general secretary, I have been privileged to drop in and out of many local communities," he said. "In the years I have left, I want to be more deeply involved in a local area, helping local churches 'equip the saints' for new forms of ministry, and participate with them in the mission opportunities and challenges they are facing."
The appointment requires the concurrence of the Church's local area committee but is expected to be from January next year.
-
Will Tommy Robinson put ‘Christ back into Christmas’?
-
Large crowds join Tommy Robinson's Christmas carol service
-
'See No Evil' documentary to shine a light on John Smyth abuse
-
Why Jesus is the true meaning of Christmas
-
Teacher fired after telling Muslim pupil Britain is a Christian country
-
Controversial US bishop to give BBC Christmas message
Most Popular
News
The little-known prayers written by Jane Austen
It is now 250 years since the birth of Jane Austen whose books and their many screen adaptations are beloved around the world. Not many people know that she was a devout Christian who also wrote devotional prayers. This is the story …
The Anglican worldview of Jane Austen’s life and novels
16 December 2025 marks the 250th anniversary of the birth of novelist Jane Austen, who was born in southern England in 1775. Her novels are steeped in biblical analogy and practical theology. This is the story…
Almost half of UK adults plan to attend church this Christmas, new poll finds
Churches across the UK are expecting fuller pews this Christmas, as new research suggests a significant rise in the number of people planning to attend services and church-run events over the festive season.
ACNA panel recommends archbishop stand trial
The Board of Inquiry issued a short statement on Friday stating that there was “probable cause to present” ACNA Archbishop Steve Wood “for trial for violation of Canon 2 of this Title.”