Have your say on the next Bishop of Southwark

The Bishop of Southwark, the Right Reverend Christopher Chessun, is retiring this summer. Bishop Christopher has served our diocese for many years but it is now time for us to begin the process of choosing his successor.

More information about this process can be found on the Diocesan website - click here. There is an opportunity for everyone to share their views by completing a short survey - a link for which can be found by clicking here. We would be grateful if as many people as possible could fill this in. It is open to everybody.

A prayer for our diocese as we embark on this important step:

God of all times and places,

send us a Bishop who will lead us faithfully

through days of rejoicing and nights of challenge,

with prayer and Scripture, with love and laughter, with bread and wine.

Send your Holy Spirit to guide those entrusted with this process.

May they recognise the person of your choice,

with ears that are open and hearts that are wise.

Make us thankful for all that has gone before,

ready and hopeful for all that lies ahead,

led by a Bishop whose ministry is a blessing

to everyone in Southwark Diocese,

as we hear the good news of Jesus

and delight in the love of God.

Amen