Institution and Induction of Rev Eddie

What a truly wonderful occasion!

Sunday 12th October 2014 saw Little Houghton church packed with Eddie’s family and friends, Bishop John, Archdeacon Richard, the Rural Dean and parishioners from across the benefice as we welcomed Eddie Smith as our new Rector.

During the service, which involved being handed the church keys and ringing the church bell (8 times!), he was welcomed by various groups including church youngsters, Sea Scouts, Guides and representatives from all the parishes.

In the village hall afterwards his wife Jenny was presented with a bouquet and Eddie a buttonhole – a single red carnation.

It was certainly a wonderful celebration to mark the next chapter of our benefice and we are sure you all will join us in wishing Eddie and his family many happy years among us.

The photo above shows Tim Allebone (Deanery Lay Chairman) Rev. Eddie, Ven. Richard Ormston (Archdeacon of Northampton), Rt Rev John Holbrook (Bishop of Brixworth) Rev Catherine and Rev Tony Lynett (Rural Dean).

Revd Eddie’s final service

Eddie’s final service was held on 14 May 2023 in Little Houghton.  Was it really over eight years since he arrived?

At the end of the service Eddie formally handed the church keys back to the churchwardens and laid his chasuble on the altar to signify the formal end to his ministry here.

After the service we had a buffet and Eddie and Jenny cut a cake.

We wish them well in their new post at King’s Cliffe, where Eddie will be licensed on Sunday 18 June.