Petertide ordinations

3 Jul 2025 • From Bishop Richard Jackson

This week, Bishop Richard reflects on the inspiration he finds in the eight deacons and five priests being ordained on Saturday 5 July to serve our diocesan family.

He says: 'Paul talks about, “Christ himself giving the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and teachers, to equip his people for works of service, so the body of Christ may be built up until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature." This passage is a challenge to all of us to take responsibility for the spiritual side of living out the faith, both learning to feed ourselves spiritually and looking outward to serve.'

You can find a transcript of this week's video on the diocesan website.