We are very pleased to announce that a new Rector has been appointed for the Sodbury Vale Benefice.

The Revd. Christine Butler was officially announced as our new Rector on Sunday 2nd July 2023. Bishop Rachel and she was licensed in St. John’s Church, Chipping Sodbury on the evening of Wednesday October 4th 2023 at 7.00pm.

A short message from our new Rector –

‘Greetings from Somerset. I am excited about joining you all in October and just wanted to briefly introduce myself.

My name is Chris and I was ordained in Bath and Wells in 2010 and have been in that Diocese ever since.  I am looking forward to joining the Gloucestershire Diocese and throwing myself into Church, town and village life.

At home I live with my two dogs, Leah and Charlie so I would welcome any tips for local dog walks.

Before I was ordained, I lived in Bath for many years where I worked for the Ministry of Defence. It will be lovely to reacquaint myself with the area. I am also a sports fan and a keen supporter of Bath Rugby, if you are a Gloucester fan please do not hold that against me.’