On Sunday, January 29, 2023, the Venerable Father Allan Carson preached his last sermon as Rector of St John the Baptist, Sardis. Fr. Al has served in full-time ministry for 30 years and is now going to spend time in retirement with his family.
The Parish of St John’s honoured Allan and his family with a farewell supper on the evening of January 28 and on Sunday at a reception following worship he was presented with a card filled with congratulations and well wishes from the parishioners. The card was presented to him by the St John’s wardens: Val Bone, Gail Putz and Pete Williams,ODNW. He is also seen in the other photo cutting his retirement cake which he shared with everyone.
The parish will miss his contagious laugh and sense of humour. Through his approach to ministry, Archdeacon Carson has been instrumental in the continued vitality of the Fraser Valley parish. Please keep the Venerable Al Carson, his family and the Parish of St. John’s, Sardis in your prayers as they move into this next phase of life, mission and ministry.
(Article created with files from Pete Williams,ODNW)
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- Fr. Al cuts the cake
- Fr. Al with wardens and thank-you card
Photos: Pete Williams