Vacancy
Parish Admin Officer and Parochial Church Council Secretary
St Lawrence Church, Stratford-sub-Castle
‘Are you looking for part-time remote, flexible work that you can carry out alongside your other commitments/whenever suits you?
Are you experienced in basic administrative tasks and email communications?’
Then read on… We are seeking a part‑time employee to support our parish priest for 180 hours per calendar year. This role combines working from home with attending monthly meetings, plus five evening PCC meetings each year. The post is based on a standard 12‑hour month, with an additional 36 flexible hours scheduled as needed.
The salary is £15 per hour (index‑linked), plus 12.07% pay in lieu of holiday. Please note that a DBS check is required for this role.
For enquiries, terms of employment, or a full job description, please contact: Rev Suzie Allen — revsuzieallen@gmail.com.
St Lawrence Church Calendar
Ladies Together
with ladies from St Lawrence Church
October 8th – 10.00 am
51 Balmoral Road, SP1 3PZ
‘Living in Juba and the challenges that school students face’ - a short talk with Q&A, with grateful thanks to John Foster, former Education Committee member for the Diocesan Salisbury Sudan Link.
November 12th – 10.00 am
Tompkins Room (Reading Room annex)
With thanks to April Hall for leading a craft session making simple baskets for Christmas gifts.
Coffee and cake provided. Materials generously donated by April.
December 10th – 12.00 noon
TBC
Christmas lunch. Ladies, please let the coordinators know your preference: a shared meal, a restaurant or a pub visit. Suggestions please!
If you have an idea for the group or would like to lead or host, please do let one of the coordinators know. We welcome all ideas, venue suggestions and offers of hospitality. Thank you.
Co-ordinators/Contact information
Glenys 01722 697309
Jane.e.miller@btinternet.com
WhatsApp/text Jane 07932 180903
Jan 07919 050798
EVENSONG AT ST. LAWRENCE
will take place on the
2nd Sunday of the month
From April until October the time of Evensong will be 6pm and
between November-March the service will take place at 4pm.
There will be no Evensong in October or December.
FORTHCOMING MARRIAGES AT ST. LAWRENCE
Gavin and Tamsin 2nd May, 1pm
Laura and Scott 9th May 2026, 3pm
Joseph and Sarah 22nd August, 1.30pm
Philip and Lucy 12th September, 1pm
Grahame and Sarah 12th December, time TBC
Please pray for these couples as they begin this new chapter in their lives.
God is love, and those who live in love live in God and God lives in them.
1 John 4:16
FORTHCOMING BAPTISMS
We look forward to more baptisms soon!
PRAYER BEARS FOR BAPTISM CHILDREN
We give a knitted Prayer Bear to every child baptised at St. Lawrence. If you would like to knit one from a simple pattern or know someone else who would enjoy creating one, please contact Heather Balston for details - 01722 411628.