Peter was initially licensed by the Bishop of Colchester and served in Holy Trinity, Springfield, Chelmsford from 1955 to 1958. He went on to Holy Trinity, Hermon Hill, South Woodford from 1958 to 1961, followed by serving the Parish of Wickford, Essex from 1961 to 1969. He came to the Parish of Ashtead in 1969.
Today the primary duties of Readers are to preach and teach, and to conduct or assist in worship. For Peter this has meant preaching approximately 1000 sermons and, since 1988, taking 650 funerals. These days Peter mainly ministers at the traditional services - Matins and Evensong at St Giles' Church - but his duties also take him further a field.
