by Alan Quick

THE Bishop of Crediton, the Rt Rev Dame Sarah Mullally, will tomorrow, Monday, November 6, license a former Crediton resident as Priest-in-charge of the Holsworthy Benefice.

After the service, at 7pm at the church of St Peter and St Paul, Holsworthy, the Rev Elizabeth Burke will be priest-in-charge for the communities at Holsworthy, Hollacombe, Bridgerule, Pyworthy with Pancrasweek.

Rev Burke was previously the Assistant Curate at The Church of the Ascension, Crownhill, Plymouth.

She grew up in Crediton and worshiped at the Holy Cross Church in Crediton.

On finishing school and college in Exeter she went on to study theology and psychology in Chester.  She felt called to ministry from an early age but decided to wait.

Her career before ordination was in commercial and change management for businesses and charities. She is married to Mick.

She said she is looking forward to becoming part of the community in Holsworthy and surrounding villages. 

Her role will include the creation of a vibrant outward looking benefice mindful of the needs of the whole community, developing activities that involve people of all ages in worship and prayer, holding events to encourage new people to explore the Christian faith and holding courses to deepen the faith and understanding of current worshipers.