Emma Duff was ordained deacon by Bishop Martin at Newcastle Cathedral on Sunday. About 65 friends and family were at the service. They were joined by several other folk for a convivial celebration in the Parish Hall - where good food and drink were accompanied by ceilidh dances led by "The Saviour's Ravers" (aka The Music Group past and present). YC thought it was duty to force the odd pint of Deuchars between his parched lips at the celebration - greater love hath no brother...
It has been a long journey for Emma. But as the prophet Jeremiah said - "I know the plans I have for you, says The Lord, plans to give you hope and a future". Those plans will now be brought to fruition in Emma's role as curate in the Willington Team Ministry (an area comprising Battle Hill, Howdon and Willington Quay in North Tyneside). Step forward the new Rev E!
more photos here
 |
| with Lois & Alison |
 |
| Rev E & Rev T |
 |
| with Jayne |
 |
| with Amanda |