TheDiocese of Chester is delighted to announce that the Revd Sarah Fenby has beenappointed to the newly created joint role of Diocesan Director of Vocations andResidentiary Canon.
Starting on 14 October, Sarah will divide her busysix-day working week between Church House, Daresbury, and Chester Cathedral.
Sarahsduties in her new role will be many and varied but will largely involve thedevelopment of a recruitment strategy for vocations as well as working with staff and 250 volunteers atthe Cathedral.
TheDean of Chester, the Very Revd Tim Stratford said: We are delighted to welcomeSarah as a canon at the Cathedral with significant diocesan responsibility toserve those exploring their Christian vocation. I hope this will help us buildrelationships and fellowship between Cathedral and parishes. Sarah will also beleading the Cathedrals work with its volunteers, developing discipleship.
Sarah is making the move from the Diocese of Worcesterwhere she is currently Vocations and Training Officer. She previously spentover 17 years in parish ministry, working in urban,suburban and rural town contexts.
The Bishop of Worcester, Dr John Inge, said: All of usin the Diocese of Worcester offer Sarah our congratulations on thisappointment. We are grateful for all she has given during her short time hereand pray that Gods rich blessing will be on her and her family in the future.
Sarahsays: "I'm very excited to be joining the Diocese of Chester at a time oftransition and opportunity. Vocations are in good health in the diocese and I'mlooking forward to building onthe good work that has gone before, working with the excellent vocations team,and getting to know the many committed and faithful volunteers at ChesterCathedral.
"Asa keen walker, I'm also looking forward to seeing what this beautiful anddynamic part of the country has to offer and exploring the historic city ofChester."
WhenSarah manages to get time to herself, she enjoys walking, playing tennis andgood conversation.
