Westminster Abbey Comes to Wilmington

Our parish family had the distinct pleasure of hearing from The Rev. Dr. James Hawkey, Canon Theologian of Westminster Abbey and Mr. Martin Castledine, the Abbey’s Dean’s Verger. In addition to a Verger Ministry Workshop, a special presentation on the Anglican Communion with our own retired Bishop, Henry Parsley, and a sermon, our guests shared their unique experiences as clergy and staff in a Royal Peculiar and in one of the world’s most highly recognized houses of Christian worship. If you were unable to participate, we invite you to enjoy a replay of "An Evening with Westminster Abbey" to get a taste of our wonderful time together.

We take a moment to thank our St. James Speaker Series Committee for organizing and facilitating this special gathering. The Speaker Series was established with the mission of broadening the hearts and minds of our parish family and the greater community; deepening the common faith that we hold while seeking to live out our mission as a church, “to welcome all to grow in love of God and neighbor”.

The St. James Speaker Series Committee:

The Rev. Phillip Craig
The Rev. Gray Hodsdon
The Rev. Cheryl Brainard
John Jordan, Committee Chair
Kathryn Barmore
Erin Becker
Caroline Calder
Louise Coggins
Kay Dougherty
Sarah Goins
Carolyn Jackson
Jane Martin
Reid Murchison
Frances Trask

Meet our Guests from Westminster Abbey

The Rev. Dr. James Hawkey

Canon Theologian and Almoner The Reverend Dr. Jamie Hawkey is Canon Theologian of Westminster Abbey, and Chair of the Westminster Abbey Institute. He is a Chaplain to HM The King, having first been appointed a Chaplain to HM Queen Elizabeth II...

Mr. Martin Castledine

Dean's Verger Mr. Martin Castledine is Dean's Verger at Westminster Abbey. Having recently celebrated his 40th anniversary of being a verger, Mr. Castledine's resume includes some truly extraordinary experiences. Mr. Castledine began his minis...

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