Diocese of Chichester

Family, friends, and parishioners gathered to support the newly ordained deacons at two services held both in the Cathedral and at St Nicholas, Arundel

The ordination services,  led by the bishops of Horsham, Ruth Bushyager, and Lewes, Will Hazlewood, were testament to the Church of England's on-going commitment to nurturing vocations to ordained ministry.

The newly ordained Deacons will serve in various parishes throughout East and West Sussex and the City of Brighton and Hove, bringing fresh energy and dedication to their communities they have been called to serve. Their roles will involve ministering alongside their parish priests, supporting congregations, and fostering connections between the Church and the wider community.

Those ordained were Tom Dare (St Andrew's Furnace Green, Crawley), Carole Darling (Sutton with Seaford), Matt Porter (All Saints, Lindfield), Nat Gillett (St Margaret's, Angmering), Quin Delport (St Matthias, Brighton), Scott Canadas (Horsham parish), Zoë Eborn (St Peter's with St Michael and All Angels, Bexhill), and Timothy Newton (Arundel with Tortington & South Stoke).

These celebrations not only honours the personal calling of these individuals but also reflects the Church's ongoing growth and commitment to serving diverse communities across Sussex.

As these new Deacons begin their ministry, they embody the Church’s calling to live lives of love and service.