The Anna Chaplaincy network grew in Portsmouth last month when Revd Wendy Mallas and Julie Slade were commissioned at St Mary’s Church, Buriton. We asked Wendy to share a little of her story.
Wendy writes:
‘I am a widow with four amazing children, nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren, all of whom I love very dearly, and they enrich my life enormously. My background was in teaching where I worked in this country and abroad. I was brought up in a Christian family but ignored God’s calling for many years. I was ordained in 2003 and worked in St Mary’s, Liss, St Matthew’s, Blackmoor and Whitehill, and then became a chaplain at the REME [Arborfield] Garrison until it moved to Lyneham.
‘Since then, I have become an associate priest at St Matthew’s and we are currently in an interregnum. During my ministry, I have worked with the diocesan spirituality team, been an Acorn listener and led the pastoral care team at St Matthew’s.
‘Over the years, I have been alongside many widows after their husband’s death. So, when I felt that God was calling me to Anna Chaplaincy it seemed a natural step to take, and I am very grateful to be part of this exciting initiative.’
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