This weekend, the Diocese of Derby celebrated with two joy-filled ordination services at Derby Cathedral. 

On Saturday 20 June, Bishop Jackie ordained five candidates as priest.

Gael Browne to serve in the benefice of Sinfin Moor;

Lianne Green to serve in the benefice of Littleover and Blagreaves;and Findern;

Rebecca Landers to serve in the benefice of St John the Evangelist, Newbold with Dunston;

Justin Thacker to serve in the benefice of Chesterfield Holy Trinity and Christ Church;

Jim Wigglesworth to serve in the benefice of Duffield and Little Eaton.

Photos from the service are available here 

On Sunday 21 June, Bishop Jackie ordained three candidates as Deacon.

Mark Eyre will serve in Tideswell

Rachel Knight will serve in Ashbourne with Mapleton; St John's Ashbourne; Clifton; Norbury and Snelston

Anna Oldknow will serve in Repton, Foremark, Newton Solney; Willington

Raj Abraham was licensed to Derby St Peter and Christ Church with Holy Trinity, having been ordained and ministering in the church of North India he now begins his ministry as a priest in the Church of England.

Photos from the service are available here 

This marks a new stage in their ministry and in the life of the communities in which they serve. Please pray for them.