Berwick Parish Church's fond farewell to Curate Tom

Berwick Parish Church recently gave a warm farewell to its curate Rev Tom Sample, a valuable member of the clergy team.
By News Reporter
Published 17th Apr 2024, 11:40 BST
Rev Tom Sample. Picture by Stephen Hewitt.Rev Tom Sample. Picture by Stephen Hewitt.
Rev Tom Sample. Picture by Stephen Hewitt.

A committed member of the Churches Together group, he regularly visited local schools and care homes, supported the local Youth Project, Berwick Cancer Cars and was a keen crew member of the Berwick Lifeboat.

He and his wife Sam have given a lot to the town and local area and will be greatly missed.

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Rev Sample is moving to the Diocese of Carlisle to become Priest in Charge at Dalton-in-Furness and Ireleth with Askam, and will be licensed to his new appointment at St Mary’s Church on May 1.

Meanwhile, the role of Vicar of Berwick is now being advertised in the Church Times and through the church’s channels. Shortlisting of candidates for interview will take place on April 22 and interviews are planned for June 11.

A prayer vigil will be held in church on April 22 from 3pm.