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Gloucester Cathedral has announced that the Lord Chancellor has approved the appointment of The Reverend Craig Huxley-Jones as the Canon Precentor and Director of Congregational Development at Gloucester Cathedral, subject to the usual Church processes.
In this role, Craig will make a proactive contribution to the Cathedral’s worship, spiritual life and community. He will shape and lead the pastoral care of the regular congregation, visitors, and the Cathedral’s team of staff and volunteers, supporting continued recovery from the pandemic and strategizing for the growth of the congregation as a diverse and inclusive community.
It is an exciting time for Gloucester Cathedral, with The Very Reverend Andrew Zihni being installed as Dean in April and with the ambitious In Tune organ and music campaign launched last month. Craig will work closely with the Cathedral’s Music Department to ensure its musical offering can continue for generations to come, reaching new audiences and bringing people together.
Craig said: “It is a huge honour to be invited to become Canon Precentor and Director of Congregational Development at Gloucester Cathedral. I am excited to work with such warm, dedicated and talented people as we seek to enrich the worshipping life of the Cathedral, secure the future of our precious musical heritage, and nurture our congregations.”
Craig is currently Senior Chaplain at Christ’s Hospital School in Sussex, and prior to that he spent twelve years at Benenden School in Kent. He will move to Gloucester with his wife, Sarah, and their two children, and will be installed as Canon Precentor and Director of Congregational Development in the new year. Canon Michael Garland will continue his role of Canon Succentor until then, and details of the installation will be shared soon.
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