The Parish of St. Nicholas Hardenhuish - The Church on the Hill

Andrew Gilmour Licensed as Rector of Greenways Benefice

The Diocese of Bristol is pleased to share that The Revd Andrew Gilmour has been licensed as Rector of the Greenways Benefice. 

Revd Andrew was licensed by the Rt Revd Neil Warwick, Acting Bishop of Bristol and Bishop of Swindon, at St Paul’s, Chippenham, on Thursday 11 December 2025

Andrew says:-
"I am grateful to God for the opportunity to come and join in with the good things happening in Chippenham. I’m excited to step into the role of Rector of Greenways Benefice, and as a first-time incumbent I’m also feeling a fair few nerves! The lay leaders and church members have done a fantastic job during the vacancy and I’m really looking forward to praying with them as we begin to seek the Lord and see what he has in store for Greenways. I’m excited to make lots of new friends in the church, town and diocese!"

Diocese of Bristol welcomes appointment of first female Archbishop of Canterbury

Friday 3 October 2025

Bishop of Swindon and Acting Bishop of Bristol, The Rt Revd Neil Warwick, and Dean of Bristol Cathedral, The Very Revd Dr Mandy Ford, have warmly welcomed the announcement of the new Archbishop of Canterbury, following the resignation of the Most Revd Justin Welby, announced in November last year.

At 10am today, 10 Downing Street announced that the King has approved the appointment of Dame Sarah Mullally as the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury, making her the first woman to hold the position. Dame Mullally currently serves as the Bishop of London and brings wisdom, vision and a passion for “listening deeply to people and to God’s gentle prompting” to the role at a time of both challenge and opportunity for the Church of England.

Please remember …

Our churchyard is a lovely, peaceful place, despite its proximity to the road.
Many people come to tend the graves of those they have loved and lost, and spend a few moments remembering them.
Sadly, recent visitors have been distressed to find the area being inappropriately used by someone exercising a dog.
We welcome everyone to come and visit the churchyard, but please remember that for many it is the last resting place of someone they loved, and they regard it as a sacred space.