This evening (Tuesday, 21 October) at St Helen’s Church, the Rev Dr Jen Brown was formally welcomed as the new Team Rector of the Parish of Abingdon-on-Thames by the Bishop of Dorchester, Gavin Collins, and members of the churches.

Jen is already well known in Abingdon. She has been serving as Associate Priest in the parish while also leading training for the College of Preachers. Before that, she taught theology.

Her interests include the links between science and faith, care for creation, and animal welfare. She holds a PhD in the Psychology of Religion, exploring how people’s faith connects with their sense of right and wrong.

As Rector, Jen will now have oversight of the parish’s three churches – St Helen’s, St Nicolas’, and St Michael and All Angels. She made and signed some declarations and was given the keys of the churches. She takes over from the Rev Dr Charles Miller, who retired last year.

Thanks to the St Helen’s Zoom Meeting for the second image.