The May 8th meeting of the Communications Committee (CommComm), a Standing Committee of the Diocese of New Westminster closed with the consumption of some wine and champagne to mark the departure of CommComm Chair, the Reverend Paul Strudwick, signaling the end of an era.
Paul who is scheduled to complete his term as Rector of St. Catherine’s, Port Coquitlam and Regional Dean of Westminster, May 15th has been a member of CommComm for all but a few months of the 9 years he has spent in the diocese, for the last 3 of those years he has served as Chair.During Paul’s tenure on CommComm the world of communications has changed drastically. Now almost every parish and related organization in the D of NW has a web presence, Social Networking sites have exploded and the ability to make inexpensive but relatively high quality films and distribute them broadly and rapidly has helped the Church reach out beyond the walls of church buildings.
When Paul was nominated and approved by Diocesan Council as a member of CommComm in 2004, Jane Osler was Chair. After stepping down as Chair, Bishop Michael appointed Paul, however, Jane remained a Member-at-Large . Wednesday, May 8th was the last CommComm meeting that Jane and Paul would attend together.
Paul and his partner Kate will be moving to Menorca in Spain where Paul will begins his new calling as Rector of Santa Margarita Anglican Church of the Church of England in the town of Es Castell.
Many thanks to Paul and Kate for your service here in the D of NW and our prayers go with you as you enter this exciting next stage of ministry.
Image: Paul and Jane Osler, May 8th, 2013