The United Reformed Church (URC) has announced the early retirement of the Revd Bridget Banks. Bridget has served as Synod Moderator since 2020 and before that with United Reformed Churches in Crawley. Bridget leaves her role at the end of the month.
Deputy General Secretary, the Revd Jenny Mills, said: “It is with sorrow that we share the news that the Moderator of the URC’s Southern Synod, the Revd Bridget Banks, has had to take early retirement on health grounds, and will leave the role on 30 June.
“Bridget is deeply saddened to have to end her formal ministry this way but has come to the conclusion that it is the right thing for her and for the Synod.
“We give thanks for all that Bridget has done in her ministry with us, serving local churches in Crawley, on various committees and as Moderator to the Synod for the past five years.
“She has served with compassion, deep, pastoral care, and always has sought to do her best. Hearts have been touched by her kindness and lives impacted by her service. We are grateful for all the ways in which she has shared the gospel message of love through her calling and faithfulness. She will be missed.”
Bridget said: “It has been an immense privilege to have served in this role, and it has been an honour to work alongside Ministers, Elders, CRCWs, members, lay leaders, volunteers and all connected to the United Reformed Church. My gratitude goes to all the colleagues who I have been fortunate to work with. I am also grateful for their prayers, support and encouragement.”
Queries about the life of the Southern Synod can be made to its office via its website.