Stephen is ordained Priest

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Parish
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Oundle with Ashton
Our Assistant Curate Stephen Webster, supported by wife Jane and children Emily, Daniel and Samuel - as well as many other members of his family plus friends and parishioners - has been ordained Priest at Peterborough Cathedral. Stephen made his vows alongside seven other Deacons at the service which was led by the Bishop of Brixworth, Rt Rev Frank White. His ordination follows a year of so-called 'POTTY' training after his ordination as Deacon a year ago. He has been working alongside vicar Richard Ormston at St Peter's in Oundle as well as the two other churches of the benefice at Benefield and Glapthorn. Now that Stephen is ordained Priest, he has now been commissioned to undertake further duties as part of his role. These include celebrating the Eucharist. The following day, Stephen took two services of Holy Communion at St Peter's Church and received gifts from the St Peter's churchwardens on behalf of the parish in recognition of his ordination.