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A BEACON OF LIGHT
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Evensong with Commissioning of LGBTQI+ Volunteer Chaplains
21st September 2025 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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Bishop Helen-Ann will commission two new LGBTQI+ volunteer chaplains, Izzy McDonald-Booth and David Casati, at a special Evensong on Sunday 21 September. Izzy and David will work in the Diocese of Newcastle’s LGBTQI+ Chaplaincy alongside Lead Chaplain, Revd Emma Duff.
Commenting on the appointment, David said, “It is important for me to be visible as a queer person in the Church and to encourage the gifts and ministries of LGBTQI+ people in our Diocese. I envisage a flexible ministry, made of discernment, listening, presence, teamwork and vision.”
Izzy commented: “The chaplaincy is here to make sure the Church lives out its promise to be a place for all people through advocacy and pastoral support wherever it’s needed. We, as the LGBTQI+ community, especially right now, need affirmation and recognition of everyone’s dignity under God, and this is my prayer.”
You are warmly invited to come and celebrate with us as David and Izzy are commissioned.
This service will also be live-streamed via our YouTube channel (see below).
Click here to read and follow along with the Order of Service (PDF).
