23 September 2024
The Bishop of Chelmsford, the Rt Rev Dr Guli Francis-Dehqani has appointed the Rev Elise Peterson as the new Chelmsford Diocese Women’s Ministry Adviser. Elise will succeed the Rev Lynn Hurry who recently stood down from the role.
Commenting on Elise’s appointment, Bishop Guli said:
“I’m very grateful to Elise for accepting this important role. She will bring significant experience from parish ministry and from her time serving as a Women’s Ministry Adviser for the Barking Episcopal Area. I also want to take this opportunity to thank Lynn Hurry for her contribution during the time she was Diocesan Women’s Ministry Adviser. Please do join me in praying for them and for Elise especially as she begins this role, supporting female ministers in our diocese, linking with the National Network and providing advice to myself and the Bishop’s Leadership Team.”
The Rev Elise Peterson said:
“I was pleased to accept Bishop Guli’s recent invitation to become Women’s Ministry Adviser for the diocese. I look forward to working with Bishop Guli and her team, and alongside the area Women’s Ministry Advisers to offer practical and prayerful support to female clergy across the diocese.
My first masters degree from Western Seminary in Portland, Oregon focused on pastoral care to women and I’m excited to call upon that education and my own experiences in this new role.”
Elise Peterson is Vicar of Rainham and Wennington where she will continue to serve alongside her role as Women’s Ministry Adviser.
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