10 candidates from St James, Welland, St Stephen, Barbourne, Claines and St George in Worcester were confirmed at Pentecost Sunday at a service at Claines Church. Two of those being confirmed were also baptised.
Assistant Bishop Alan Winton confirmed and baptised the candidates as well as preached during the service.
The candidates from Claines, St George and St Stephen all completed their confirmation preparation together as part of ongoing plans to grow the relationship between the three churches. Members of St James’ Church in Welland also joined the congregation in support of the candidate prepared through their church.
The Revd Sarah Carwardine said: “There was a wonderful sense of unity and of celebration as we all came together to celebrate 10 amazing people confirming their faith in Jesus. Everyone was absolutely delighted with how it went, and I was thrilled that we were able to host such a service at Claines. It was great to see the celebration continuing with much cake and fizz afterwards too!
