The Rt Rev Peter Hill is to retire from his position as Bishop of Barking.
Bishop Peter was appointed in 2014 to oversee the Church of England in east London and half of Essex, together with the boroughs of Barking and Dagenham, Havering, Newham and Redbridge.
He has additionally been standing in as Bishop of Chelmsford however has determined to step down following the affirmation of Rt Rev Dr Guli Francis-Dehqani to that put up.
Bishop Peter mentioned: “It might be powerful to go away an space, a diocese and so many individuals we’ve grown to love and respect.
“It was an actual Godly shock and privilege to be referred to as to east London and Essex and it has been a terrific discipleship journey.”
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He will formally retire on August 4, transferring to Nottinghamshire together with his spouse Ellen.
