23 September 2024
People from across Chelmsford Diocese gathered at Chelmsford Cathedral on Sunday 22 September to give thanks for Archdeacon Elwin's ministry and to say farewell to him and his wife Sue as they prepare to retire in Somerset.
The Venerable Elwin Cockett has served in Chelmsford Diocese for the past thirty-three years, seventeen as Archdeacon of West Ham.
Archdeacon Elwin's retirement service can be watched below.
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Archdeacon Elwin with Bishop Guli and Bishop Lynne after the service.
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Elwin served with 3 Bishops of Barking during his time as Archdeacon of West Ham - The Rt Rev David Hawkins (right), the Rt Rev Peter Hill (left) and the Rt Rev Lynne Cullens (2nd from the right). Elwin’s wife Sue is pictured 2nd from the left.
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People from across Chelmsford Diocese gathered to say farewell to Archdeacon Elwin ahead of his retirement.
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Archdeacon Elwin’s farewell service at Chelmsford Cathedral.
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Bishop Guli and Bishop Lynne paid tribute to Archdeacon Elwin during his farewell service.
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Gifts and cards from people across Chelmsford Diocese were presented to Archdeacon Elwin and his wife Sue at the service.
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During the service and Indian worship song was played. Elwin was born Kotagiri, Tamil Nadu, in India, where his father was working as a missionary doctor.
