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The Venerable Dr Sue Lucas welcomed as Archdeacon of Southend

17 February 2025

People from across Chelmsford Diocese gathered at Chelmsford Cathedral on Sunday 16 February for the Installation of the Venerable Dr Sue Lucas as Archdeacon of Southend. 

Archdeacon Sue's welcome service

Sue was previously Team Rector of East Ham and Area Dean of Waltham Forest in the Barking Episcopal Area, and was announced as the next Archdeacon of Southend in December 2024. She succeeds the Venerable Mike Power who became Archdeacon of West Ham last year. 

Photos from the service can also be found below.