A long standing cathedral curate is taking on a new beginning after being appointed priest-in-charge of an Ipswich church.
The Reverend Sarah Geileskey is taking over as the new priest-in-charge of St Margaret’s Church in Ipswich after serving five years at St Edmundsbury Cathedral.
Reverend Geileskey will be licensed by Bishop Martin on Wednesday, April 26.
In a message to her congregation, the Reverend Geileskey said: “Since beginning at St Edmundsbury Cathedral as an ordinand in late summer 2017, the end was inevitable, and the hour is now.
“After almost five and a half years, our time together has been longer than we might first have expected, as I have remained with you as Cathedral curate and now assistant priest.
“There will be time next year for goodbyes; but today I acknowledge my deep gratitude.
“To the Dean and Chapter, thank you for the guidance you have given me and the opportunities which you have entrusted to me.
“To the congregation and wider community, thank you for your support, your encouragement and for bearing new things with me.
“To my family, Adam, Theo and Anna, thank you for your willingness to be with me on this journey – without you I could not be who I am.
“Alongside much prayer, you have all enabled me to become the person and priest I am today. Thank you.
“Though endings bring sadness, looking back at the last five years I can only say how privileged I am to have been a part of an exciting chapter of the story of St Edmundsbury Cathedral – a story which will remain with me as I am now sent out to live and work to God’s praise and glory in the Parish of St Margaret’s, Ipswich: a new beginning.”
Revd Geileskey launched many significant projects for the local community, including all-ages Sunday Service, the Yard Project and Friday Diddy Disciples group.
Dean of St Edmundsbury, Joe Hawes, added: “Sarah is one of the finest curate colleagues I have ever worked with and will be sorely missed, but we rejoice in the next stage of her journey.”
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