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Revd Peter Hilton becomes rector of Helen's Bay

Revd Peter Hilton has received a warm welcome as the new rector of Helen’s Bay. It is Peter’s first incumbency, and he moves to his new parish from the curacy of Newtownards. Bishop David instituted Peter on Wednesday 21 August 2024 and the preacher was Bishop Ken Clarke.

  • A full turnout at St John's
    A full turnout at St John's
  • Bishop David chats before the service
    Bishop David chats before the service
  • Peter, Gemma and their daughters
    Peter, Gemma and their daughters
  • Peter says hello
    Peter says hello
  • Bishop David, Revd Peter Hilton and Bishop Ken Clarke (preacher)
    Bishop David, Revd Peter Hilton and Bishop Ken Clarke (preacher)
  • Archdeacon Jim Cheshire, Canon Gill Withers, Revd Peter Hilton, Bishop David McClay, Bishop Ken Clarke and Revd Adrian Dorrian
    Archdeacon Jim Cheshire, Canon Gill Withers, Revd Peter Hilton, Bishop David McClay, Bishop Ken Clarke and Revd Adrian Dorrian
  • "Yes, all is in order"
  • Revd Peter Hilton
    Revd Peter Hilton
  • A prayer before the service
    A prayer before the service
  • Revd Peter Hilton, rector of Helen's Bay
    Revd Peter Hilton, rector of Helen's Bay
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