The ordination of new presbyteral and diaconal ministers has become a highlight of the Conference week. Having been received into full Connexion at the service of Sunday Worship in the morning, presbyters, deacons, family and friends travel to local places of worship to be ordained.
In 2025, Ordination Services will take place on the afternoon of Sunday 29 June. Ordinations will take place at four churches in and around Telford. You can find out here where your friend or family member will be ordained .
Booking for tickets to the Opening of Conference, Sunday Worship, and the Ordination Services is now closed, For more information please click here.
Follow the links below for details about each ordination venue, including how to watch live online.
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All Saints Wellington
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Shrewsbury Abbey
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St Andrew's Church Shifnal
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St Chad's Church Shrewsbury
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Ordination Stories
In the lead-up to the ordination services on Sunday 29 June, we are featuring some personal stories of the journey to ordination.
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Advice for exploring a call to ordination
Some of the ministers being ordained in 2025 give advice on how to listen for and explore God's call to ministry.
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Looking back on the anniversary of ordination
Deacon Margaret Chipandanbria and the Revd Vicci Davidson look back on the anniversaries of their ordination.
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