The Rt Rev Dr Nicholas Bundock, Bishop of the United Diocese of Glasgow and Galloway, is pleased to announce the appointment of the Rev Rebecca Haughty as Rector of St Ninian’s, Castle Douglas and Christ Church, Dalbeattie. Her institution is being planned for Thursday, 16 April at 3pm in St Ninian’s Church, Castle Douglas (Whitepark Road, DG7 1EX).
Rebecca says, “I am so looking forward to coming to be with you, as Rector of Castle Douglas and Dalbeattie. As I prepare for this new chapter in ministry, I am grateful for the warm welcome I have already received from members of the two vestries and am eager to get to know everyone, to listen, and to learn about the unique character and traditions of Castle Douglas and Dalbeattie. My hope is to serve faithfully, to work collaboratively, and to support the congregations in our worship, outreach, and fellowship. Together, I trust we can continue to nurture a vibrant and inclusive church life that builds on the strong foundations already in place. Thank you for your prayers and support as I prepare to make the move north. I look forward to meeting you all in the coming months and to the exciting journey ahead.”
Rebecca has been serving as the Vicar of Christ Church, Coatham and All Saints, Dormanstown in the Diocese of York since 2015. She was deaconed in 2011 and priested in 2012, after training at the College of the Resurrection, Mirfield.
Bishop Nick says, “I’m over the moon to be welcoming yet another superb and experienced priest into our diocese. Rebecca wowed us all with her kindness and wisdom and the discernment process has done the job it’s intended to do: lead the right people, at the right time, for the right reason into a new ministry. We are building a team who will help this Diocese become a Church for Everyone…”
Please pray for Rebecca and the communities of Castle Douglas and Dalbeattie that she is called to serve.
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