Revd Rickey Simpson-Gray has been appointed to the role of Vicar, Wokingham St Sebastian, Berkshire, subject to the usual checks.
Brought up in London, Rickey worked as a Chartered Management Accountant in several government departments before being ordained in the Diocese of St Albans. He is currently Team Vicar of the Parish of the Claydons in Buckingham, holds several Bishop Advisory and Diocesan roles, and has a background of leadership at Soul Survivor Watford. He is also a professional Bassist.
He said this:
“I am really excited that God has called me to this new post. I am looking forward to moving in, to getting to know people, to offering encouragement and support to the Parish after a very hard few years. I hope you’ll join me as we look to the future of journeying together with fun on this exciting road of discovery and opportunity. Shalom †”