Support in Retirement
Many retired clergy are part of local congregations and give and receive pastoral support there. The Area Dean has pastoral responsibilities towards retired ministers in their Deanery and is available for support, usually through the Retired Clergy Officer. Contact details for area deans can be found on the diocesan website.
Learning in retirement
To enable retired clergy to continue in their personal and professional development the diocese arranges an annual Study Day, together with the opportunity to apply for any of the current courses provided Sarum College. The details of current Sarum College Courses are available on the diocesan website.
Retired Clergy Association
The Association is the national body which represents the interests of retired ministers. Membership is open to all retired clergy. Details of how to join and what the Association offers are available on their website. All clergy retiring from service in the Diocese of Portsmouth can apply for payment of their life membership by the diocese. Meetings of Association members in the diocese are arranged by its local officers:
- Rev Godfrey Hilliard (Chair), and
- Rev Kim Weeks (Secretary/Treasurer).
Retired Clergy Officers
- Isle of Wight: James Cook
- Mainland: David Isaac
James and David are available to help, including both pastoral and welfare support.