In the service of Collation and Induction for our new vicar, the Reverend Natalie Loveless on 16th December, the Bishop of Chichester, the Right Reverend Dr Martin Warner, led us in this prayer for Natalie and for our parish which is committed to her care......

                   God our Father, Lord of all the world,

                   we thank you that through your Son

                   you have called us

                   into the fellowship of your universal church.

                   Hear our prayer for all your faithful people

                   that in their vocation and ministry

                   each may be an instrument of your love,

                   and give to your servant Natalie

                   and all who minister in this place

                   the needful gifts of grace;

                   through our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.

                   Who lives and reigns with you and Holy Spirit,

                   one God forever and ever.

                   AMEN