Our Formation Student becomes Rev'd Sara!
For the past 4 months we have been joined by formation student Sara as she approaches ordination to the Diaconate.
That journey culminates on December 7th at 10.00am at St John's Cathedral Brisbane as she is ordained alongside the other 5 student ordinands and 2 Deacons who are also becoming priests.
The service can be live streamed and viewed afterwards on the Cathedral YouTube Channel.
It is wonderful to be able to join in this celebration digitally, and you can also reach out to Sara to share congrats or prayers via our Pastoral and Spiritual Care | Help page.
Sara will be a liturgical Deacon for the first time online with us on the 8th Dec at Weekly Worship.
Please uphold her and the other ordinands in prayer as they sign their oaths and declarations on Wednesday and move into silent retreat.
Some prayers from APBA Prayers for Various Occasions:
33 Those to be ordained deacon
Lord Jesus Christ,
though you are rich, for our sake you became poor.
Taking the form of a servant, you humbled yourself,
and gave your life a ransom for many.
Send your blessing on those called to be deacons,
that they may have grace and power
to serve as your ambassadors,
to stand beside the poor and raise up the needy,
and so proclaim your gospel of salvation in word and deed.
May they be patient and loving, strong and steadfast,
running to the end the race set before them,
to receive your promised crown of glory. Amen.
34 Those to be ordained priest
Great Shepherd of your people,
bless those called to priesthood in your Church.
Fire their hearts with passion for your word
and care for your people,
that they may joyfully proclaim your gospel,
and faithfully minister your sacraments.
Guide them in their prayer and study,
that they may be discerning and loving pastors,
enabling all to minister to the glory of your name
and the benefit of your people and world.
We ask this through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.