Welcome to the new Padre
I am delighted to have this opportunity to introduce myself to the Innsworth community , as your latest Padre . I have been in the Army just over 13 years , and have come most recently from 1 Artillery Brigade in Tidworth . As you would expect , I have been around a variety of units and spent about 8 wonderful years in Germany , both in Bergen-Hohne and then in Sennelager / Paderborn . Any excuse , and I ’ m trying to get back there ! I am from Northern Ireland , a great wee country and well worth a visit , and am a minister of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland . I won ’ t try to explain what that means , but I ’ m neither Church of England nor Roman Catholic . What it does mean however , is that labels don ’ t matter in this job .
As your Padre , I am here to support you all ( including families ) and to serve your best interests . I am not part of the Chain of Command , and while I work with the excellent Welfare team , I am not part of them . Whoever you are , whatever nationality or background , military or civilian , if you just need someone to “ vent ” to or just listen to what ’ s heavy on your heart , then I am here for you . A cup of good coffee ( or possibly even tea ) will always be part of the deal , though !
As we have been celebrating the remarkable 70-year reign of our Queen , she has spoken of how faith , family and friendships are what really matter to her . She has lived a life of humility and service , always thinking of how to put others at ease in her presence and how to be a sounding-board for 14 Prime Ministers ( and counting !). While leading our nation and being the centre of attention , the Queen has never sought to be the story . She has used her presence to allow others to have their work , their service , their accomplishments recognised and highlighted . She has demonstrated her faith by letting a light shine through her and onto others .
In the Army , of whatever nation , we all pledge to serve , and to put our own interests second – Mission , Mates , and only then Me . We care about family and friendships , because we need them to give us stability . My hope is that faith will become as easy for us to talk about as family and friendships , for faith reveals our true sense of identity , purpose and values . Now , I hope that sounds like a conversation to be continued over a coffee !
Padre , Lt Col Heather Rendell RAChD
Places of Worship close to Imjin Community
CHRISTIANITY Church of England
St John ’ s ( Reverend Jacqui Hyde )
St Andrew ’ s ( Reverend Jonathan Perkin )
Roman Catholic Our Lady ’ s ( Father Paul Brandon ) Methodist
Churchdown Methodist ( Reverend Graham Miles )
Baptist
Kendal Road Baptist ( Pastor – Steve Ayers )
JEWISH Gloucestershire Liberal Jewish Community ( Rabbi Anna Gerrard )
MUSLIM Masjid e Noor
Khoja Shi ’ s Muslim Community
HINDUISM Gloucester Pillaiyar Temple
GURKHA
There is a said communion on Sunday mornings , 08.30 - 09.00am
Sunday 10.30 services are currently being live-streamed and are accessible from our Video Outreach via YouTube , or via our Facebook page – check website
Check website - various times .
Sunday 10.30 morning worship . Masks must be worn .
If you would like to go in person some Sunday , book your place in advance via website . All services livestreamed on Zoom also .
7 days a week 9am - midday , 6 - 9 pm
Traditional style , with children ’ s work alongside
Modern style , with children ’ s work alongside
Mass , with children ’ s work alongside
Rotation of Holy Communion , All age worship , and normal Sunday Worship
All age service , with children ’ s work alongside
St Johns Avenue , Churchdown , GL3 2DB ( at crossroads with Hare and Hounds ) www . stjohnschurchdown . co . uk
Station Road , Churchdown , GL3 2JT new . standrewschurchdown . org . uk
66 Cheltenham Road East , Churchdown , GL3 1HU www . ourladyschurchdown . org . uk
Chapel Hay Lane , Churchdown , GL3 2ET www . churchdownmethodistchurch . org . uk
Kendal Road , Longlevens , GL2 0NB krbc . org . uk
www . gljc . org . uk
44-46 Ryecroft Street , Gloucester , GL1 4LY www . majidenoor . org . uk
Temple As required Imjin Barracks
Wainsbridge , 69 Bristol Road , Quedgley , GL2 4NE
Badminton Road , Matson , GL4 6AY gloucesterpillaiyar . business . site
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