More ‘firsts’ for the Church in Wales
from Ancient Briton:
From Church in Wales Provincial news: ‘Archbishop of Wales announces historic appointments at Cathedral’:
“The Archbishop of Wales, Andrew John, has announced the appointment of five distinguished individuals to serve as Honorary Canons at Saint Deiniol’s Cathedral in Bangor. These appointments mark significant milestones in the Church in Wales, as they encompass a range of ‘firsts’ .”
Among the firsts is the second Mrs Andrew John, the Rev Naomi Starkey, who has been appointed one of three foundation canons who will be members of the Cathedral Chapter.
Another first is author Fr Jarel Robinson-Brown who becomes “the first gay, black Canon to serve in a Church in Wales Cathedral, a pioneering moment that highlights its commitment to diversity and inclusivity. Father Jarel, who will become Canon Preacher, holds joint British and Jamaican citizenship and is a much sought after preacher, having spoken recently at St Paul’s Cathedral, Yale Divinity School, and Oxford, Cambridge and Durham Universities. He is also co-Chair of the LGBTQ+ Christian Charity OneBodyOneFaith.”
Among previous Church in Wales firsts are the first transgender priest and the first same-sex partnered lesbian bishop.
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