After Oxford, Father Will was ordained as a priest and moved to Bristol to work as a curate under the parish priest. He spent three years there, in an inner city and suburban parish, before his move to Ivor Heath. Although Father Will chose the church over mechanical engineering, he is still a self-confessed “fixer” of cars and engines. He owns a classic 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider, which will no doubt be arriving at the vicarage soon. He said: “I get a massive buzz after fixing stuff. My poor wife gets exasperated at times – I won’t replace electrical items before I’ve had a good go at fixing them.” His practical skills got him around Australia in a $250 (£180) car, which he kept going for the whole nine months of his trip. In Australia he also helped out with boat engines in return for sailing trips, and is “itching” to tinker with a boat again now he’s in Dartmouth. I get the feeling Father Will and his family are going to fit in really well.
They plan to get very involved in community groups, schools and other organisations in the parish as well as within the church.
He added: “Gone are the days when you can expect people to just walk through the doors of church. People want the church there at key moments in their life – weddings and funerals – and to offer hope that that isn’t the end of life.
“The challenge of the church today is how to attract second and third generations of people who have no faith upbringing. “We need to show we have something to offer, something of importance in the here and now, not just an insurance for the next world.”
interview by Kate Cotton Dartmouth United Charities - Trustee vacancies
Dartmouth United Charities is a local charity which has two purposes - the provision and management of almshouses in Dartmouth for local people and the provision of grants to individuals in need, who live in Dartmouth . Trustees share in all decision making processes behind the provision of these facilities and services. We are particularly seeking trustees who can demonstrate knowledge and interest in one or more of the following areas: property management, finance and investment, legal/medical/care matters or human resources and who are aware of the economic and social issues affecting the local community. The role is voluntary and involves at least 4 meetings a year. If you have such experience and the time and energy to devote to Dartmouth United Charities or for further information, please contact: The Administrator, Dartmouth United Charities at
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