Our LGBTQI+ Chaplaincy is delighted to announce the appointment of two volunteer chaplains, Izzy McDonald-Booth and David Casati.
They will be commissioned at a special Evensong in Newcastle Cathedral on 21 September and will work alongside Lead Chaplain, Revd Emma Duff.
Commenting on the appointment, David said “It is important for me to be visible as a queer person in the Church and to encourage the gifts and ministries of LGBTQI+ people in our Diocese. I envisage a flexible ministry, made of discernment, listening, presence, teamwork and vision.”
Izzy commented: “The chaplaincy is here to make sure the Church lives out its promise to be a place for all people through advocacy and pastoral support wherever it’s needed. We as the LGBTQI+ community especially right now, need affirmation and recognition of everyone’s dignity under God and this is my prayer.”
You are warmly invited to come and celebrate with us as David and Izzy are commissioned and can book a place here.
Pictured left to right: David Casati and Izzy McDonald-Booth.