New Rector for rural parish in Northumberland
The new Rector of the Parish of Upper Coquetdale was licensed by Bishop of Newcastle Helen-Ann Hartley during a special service at All Saints’ Church, Rothbury, earlier this month.
Prior to being ordained, Rev Stasi Tregartha worked predominantly in youth and children’s work.
She said: “I am delighted to have been appointed as Rector of the Parish of Upper Coquetdale and to live and work in such a beautiful part of the country.
“I love rural living; from the way farming is still so embedded in daily rhythms, how the seasons connect us to the God who has created all things and the ways in which people truly care and look after one another in their communities.
“I am very much looking forward to rolling up my sleeves and getting stuck into life in the valley in both its joys and challenges.
“I enjoy all things creative and getting out for a walk in the hills.”