On 4th July, Bishop Rod ordained two Deacons – Al Horn and Glenn Nesbit both of whom are to serve at St Ebbe’s Church, Oxford. Rod is pictured here with Al and Glenn.

On Sunday 4th July Bishop Rod spent the day in Oxford ordaining and confirming. He confirmed 5 candidates at a service where his sermon was based on Matthew 13: 31-35. Rod is pictured here with the candidates.

Andrew Bellis was ordained presbyter at a service held at St Peter’s Harold Wood on 28th June. The service was jointly led by Bishop Rod and Bishop Peter, the bishop of Barking. The photograph shows Andrew and his wife with the two bishops.

At Sheffield Cathedral on 27th June, Rod ordained Matt Lawe as Presbyter. Matt is serving his curacy at Christ Church Fulwood. Matt is pictured here with Bishops Pete, Rod and Sophie.