'On Saturday I had the joy of ordaining 19 new deacons and 6 new priests in God's church,' said the Archbishop of Canterbury, 'I cherish these occasions!'<br> <br> The services are available to <a href="https://list-manage.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=1fa4ec4c9a4aecf8e8e596f12&id=e03824a4ca&e=03aeaf7755">view on the Cathedral YouTube</a> and some <a href="https://list-manage.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=1fa4ec4c9a4aecf8e8e596f12&id=3ef01cb61d&e=03aeaf7755">photographs are available on our Flickr album</a> with more to follow soon.<br> <br> Congratulations to all as you go to minister in your communities and congregations.
The Reverend Mark Nelson has been appointed as Priest in Charge of Holy Trinity, Margate by the Bishop of Dover. Mark is currently Associate Vicar at SAINT, a group of churches in East London.The appointment was announced to the congregation of Holy Trinity Margate on Sunday 4 February via a video message where Mark and his wife Jenna introduced themselves to the church. He said: “Our family are delighted to have been invited by the Bishop of Dover to partner with the Diocese of Canterbury and the church in an exciting new chapter in the story of God for the area. We are really looking forward to moving to Margate in the summer, and to join in with all that God is doing in the years ahead.”The introductory video included BSL interpretation to ensure all members of the church could find out about news of the Mark in a way that is accessible to them. Holy Trinity Margate has an active deaf community which is served by a BSL interpreter during Sunday services, a Deaf Café twice a month, and a member of the deaf community providing BSL lessons. Mark’s appointment has been made possible through the Diocese of Canterbury making an application to the Church of England’s Strategic Mission and Ministry Investment Fund. This significant grant is designed to enable the revitalisation and growth of the church in Margate.Subject to a successful outcome to this funding request Holy Trinity Margate will become a Resourcing Church, promoting and supporting not only its own ministry but the mission and ministry of other churches in Margate. Further plans will unfold over the coming months in partnership with the PCCs (parochial church councils) of the local churches and in the light of the outcome of the funding request.Sally Posnett, Church Community Services Manager reflected on the atmosphere of the Holy Trinity family having ‘met’ Mark via video: “I can’t begin to say how excited we all are to welcome Mark, Jenna and the family later this year.”The Archdeacon of Canterbury, the Venerable Dr Will Adam said: “Mark is not just good news for the Holy Trinity family but for the whole of Margate. He has the vision and enthusiasm to see the churches in the area reach their full potential and be of benefit to the whole community in which they serve. It’s heartening to know that the congregation matches his enthusiasm for any new opportunities he will bring.”
Mike Jarvis, Churchwarden, receiving the Margate Mayor’s Award for Community Space on behalf of Holy Trinity Margate. Cllr, Rob Yates, Mayor of Margate said ‘As Mayor of Margate, it gives me so much joy to be associated with the numerous community groups who are the heart of our Town. It has been my pleasure and privilege to personally thank these groups, a lot of whom work with out the recognition they deserve.’ Pop in the church office to see the award!
