Seventh Sunday after Trinity Sermon by Revd Mark Coleman, Rector of West Derby, St Mary and St James’ I am full of mixed feelings. We are sad to leave West Derby after nearly 7 years, but excited about beginning a new ministry in Rochdale. We will miss you and Liverpool. But after 13 years working in this area – I was 5 ½ years at St Christopher, Norris Green, - it’s time to explore new horizons. I thank God for all that we have done together – in worship, welcome of strangers, in service, in Christian fellowship. These last few weeks I have been reflecting on and reliving the many good memories. (I think there is “a do” afterwards so please do stay as there are many thank-yous we would like to make.) People have asked why we are going to Rochdale. It’s place of social and economic need where I hope we can make a positive difference - life expectancy is 7 years lower than here. It’s a place of many faiths, I want to help build good relationships between the faiths....
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