Welcoming the Reverend Dr. Shawn Bullock

In the absence of our dear priest Patrick who is on medical leave, we are pleased to announce that we will be welcoming the Reverend Dr. Shawn Bullock as Deacon-in-Charge and Curate on Sunday, December 7th on a 75% basis. Shawn (he/him) will provide pastoral, ministry, liturgical, administrative and Christian formation leadership to the parish. He is being ordained by Archbishop John Stephens as a transitional deacon on Saturday, December 6th at 10:30 am at Christ Church Cathedral. Everyone is welcome to attend the ordination service.

Raised as an Anglican in Ontario, Shawn has had an interesting international career in teaching and research, first as a schoolteacher and then as a university professor in science and education. Most recently, he was a parishioner at St. Anselm’s, where he discerned his call to ordained ministry whilst attending the Vancouver School of Theology. As a part of his studies, Shawn has had field placements at the Mission to Seafarers and Christ Church Cathedral. We look forward to getting to know Shawn better in the weeks ahead and supporting him as he moves towards his ordination as a priest next year. Shawn will be working closely with the Rev. Georgina Harris as the part-time Associate Priest to St. John's on a 25% basis for the duration of Patrick's medical leave.

Faithfully,

Alison & Kathryn

St. John's Church Wardens