Retired Clergy Adviser
Retired Clergy Adviser
There are over 220 retired clergy resident in the Diocese of Lincoln.
The Bishop's Officer for Retired Clergy in the Diocese of Lincoln is:
The Ven Geoffrey Arrand
01522 826967
garrand@virginmedia.com
The Retired Clergy Adviser works with a Support Group of 12 other retired clergy, providing a geographical spread of contact throughout the Diocese.
Activities include an Annual Lunch (usually October), and two Social Gatherings (usually August/September).
Useful links and resources
Clergy and Stipends: Retirement Information
Retired Clergy Association
A fellowship of retired clergy and non-stipendiary clergy of the Church of England.
RCA Contact: John Sansom
01872 520471
Lincoln Area Representative:
The Revd Canon Peter Hall
Tel: 01469 513504
Email: hwphall@talktalk.net
Clergy - Retirement Housing information
Clergy - Your Pension Questions Answered
Diocese of Lincoln: Diocesan Occasional Payments to Retired Clergy with Permission to Officiate, Non-Stipendiary Ministers and Readers Diocesan Occasional Payments
St Luke's Healthcare for the Clergy (formerly St Luke's Hospital for Clergy)
St Luke's is still continuing to serve the clergy community through its network of Honorary Consultants. At present this network is mainly London based.
Unfortunately St Luke's does not have enough funds to enable private treatment.
Contact:
The Medical Secretary
Room 201, Church House, Great Smith Street, London SW1P 3AZ
020 7898 1700
Supplementary State Benefits: Details of these can be obtained at the local office of the Department of Social Security.

