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Our out-going Co-Chair, Deborah Tomkins, appeals for a successor. Could it be you?
Dear Friends,
As many of you will have read in the Spring 2024 edition of Green Christian Magazine, I am stepping down this summer as Co-Chair (External) of Green Christian, after 5 years in the post, although I will remain a Trustee.
My reason for stepping down at this time is that I feel strongly called to support my husband Ian, vicar of a busy city centre parish in Bristol, which is currently going through lots of change. We are developing new ministries in response to our growing and increasingly-diverse congregation, which takes time and energy.
It has been a wonderful 5 years, in which Green Christian has adopted much that is new, without discarding what works well, and I feel privileged to have served in this position. I can truly say it has been life-enhancing. As external Co-Chair I have been largely outward-facing, while George Dow, our Internal Co-Chair, along with our Vice-Chair Barbara Echlin, does much of the internal work of our organisation – which gained its charitable status in 1982. The three of us work well together, and I commend this triumvirate model to all.
Each Trustee brings something of their own self to Green Christian. Over the 5 years I have done many talks, mostly in the south and south-west of England, but also on Zoom. I have also written articles, and been interviewed a number of times, about Green Christian’s work and vision. I have always endeavoured to make clear that we believe that God asks humankind to care for creation, using all the gifts we have been given.
I wonder – is there anyone reading this now who thinks they would like to have a go at being Co-Chair? Could this be you? Please don’t be shy! When I took on this role I wasn’t sure I could do it, but God is gracious and can and does provide. We are blessed with a wonderful Board of Trustees and many talented volunteers, and I have never felt alone in this role, but wonderfully supported. Whoever is the next Co-Chair will bring their own gifts and talents – which may not be the same as mine – and will enhance the work of Green Christian.
If you would like a no-obligation chat about this role, either by phone or by Zoom, please contact me, with your name and contact details, and I will get in touch: deborahtomkins@greenchristian.org.uk
I promise there will be no hard sell! But you can ask any questions you like. I look forward to hearing from you.
The deadline for actual applications will be Monday 27th May, with interviews on Tuesday 4th June. To apply, please contact George Dow georgedow@greenchristian.org.uk.
Deborah
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