On 23 June we were delighted to welcome Bishop Anthony Priddis, former Bishop of Hereford to Upton Parish Church for a confirmation service.
Being confirmed that day were five candidates from Upton, along with two candidates from elsewhere in the Diocese.
In a video shown during the service, the candidates spoke movingly about their faith journeys and of what Jesus meant to them. And afterwards Bishop Anthony enjoyed meeting all the candidates over a special meal of lasagne and cake!
The candidates from Upton were Lois Unwin, Martin Joliffe, Georgia and Katrina Raynor-Smith and Victoria Taylor. All of them are involved in our Deep End youth group, which has been a great chance for our younger people to explore the Christian Faith in greater depth, whilst also having loads of fun, sweets, and occasionally getting to wear a very odd mask!
The Deep End term ended last week with a fabulous trip to the Aztec Aquaventure at Upton Warren, but will be back in September. For more details of the Deep End, click here.