THE Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (Mormons) in Great Sankey said a fond farewell to their Bishop Chris Miller at the weekend.

He was thanked for his outstanding service to the congregation over the last five years and said he loved serving the people in the church.

New bishop Jonathan Gray was then welcomed in as the official leader of the congregation in the church in Great Sankey.

Mr Miller added: “Jonathan is a caring and enthusiastic man and will make a wise bishop. He also has the support of a great bunch of people.”