On Tuesday I had the pleasure to sing at the installation of the new Team Rector (designate) of Kingston Parish Church (All Saint's), the church in the Market Place.
The Revd Jonathan Wilkes, aged 39, was ordained in 1996 and started his title in the Hackney Team, based principally in the church of St John-at-Hackney. In 2000 he moved to Paddington to be Priest in Charge of St Peter's, Elgin Avenue, and then in 2004 extended his ministry to become also Priest in Charge of St Mary Magdalene Church, Rowington Close.
During his years in Paddington, Jonathan developed his interest in community ministry, seeking ways to allow the life of the Church to be relevant and accessible to local people, as well as an enthusiasm for the open and creative use of Church buildings. He is strongly committed to the central place of children within both Church and Society.
He is extremely pleased to accept the post of Team Rector in the parishes of All Saints with St John’s and is looking forward to working with them to further their excellent commitment to the different communities that they serve. He has said “I am thrilled to be given the opportunity of coming to serve among the people of Kingston and greatly look forward to taking up the post in June.”
Jonathan is married to Linda, who is a teacher.
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