St Augustine’s will host two candidates on placement in February 2026.
Philippa Baker is discerning a vocation to the distinctive diaconate and Charles Bamford is discerning a vocation to priesthood. As part of their journey, they have been asked to undertake a placement, offering space for observation, participation, and reflection within our parish communities, and for mutual learning to take place.
Both will be present at St Augustine’s on Sundays 15 and 22 February, as well as at some midweek activities.
We look forward to welcoming them into the life of the Benefice (they’ll be at Holy Trinity on different weeks), trusting that their time with us will broaden their experience of the Church of England, and that we will learn much together through shared worship, conversation, and hospitality.
Welcome, Philippa and Charles!
