On Saturday 27th September, a special Readers licensing service took place. At this service at St Brides Church, James Fleming was licensed as a Reader.
This was a special and intimate service as James was the only Reader in the diocese to be licensed in 2025. As a result, it was decided to move the service from Liverpool Cathedral to St Brides, James’ own parish church to make the service more personal for James.
James studied part time over two years at Emmanuel Theological College and gained a Certificate in Theology, Ministry, and Mission validated by the University of Durham. James was joined by friends, family, Readers and the entirety of his own congregation at St Brides to celebrate this special occasion.
Along with James’ friends and family, Bishop Ruth carried out the licensing, with Archdeacon Miranda Threlfall-Holmes and Warden of Readers, Revd Mark Stanford both attending.
After the service, James spent some quality time with his congregation at St Brides to celebrate this special moment with hot cups of coffee and delicious cakes!
