PRINCE ALBERT — On the evening of May 31, a large gathering took place at St. Alban’s Cathedral in Prince Albert for the ordination of the Rev. Perry Siddons to the priesthood at the hands of Bishop Adam Halkett.
The preacher was Fr. Jeremy Boehr, former rector of the Parish of Nipawin and Arborfield in the Diocese of Saskatchewan, who came all the way from the Diocese of Fredericton, where he currently serves the Mission Church of St. John the Baptist and St. Clement in southern New Brunswick.
Fr. Jeremy’s relationship with Rev. Perry was first formed in Nipawin while Perry was a student at Nipawin Bible College.
Having connections with the Anglican Church from his youth, Perry was naturally drawn to the liturgy and the Anglican way of worship. He became involved with St. John’s Church in Nipawin through service, Bible study and fellowship and sometimes even took the pulpit at St. John’s and the Church of the Ascension in Arborfield.
Fr. Jeremy recommended Perry to the bishops of the diocese as being someone they might consider for ordered ministry in the Anglican Church.
It was clear from his sense of service and discipleship, his commitment to uphold the Holy Scriptures and the evidence of a life dedicated to following the doctrine of Christ that Perry had a special calling.
On that joyous evening, Perry was ordained priest with many family, friends and clergy colleagues gathering together to support him in his new ministry.
Music during the service was provided by Margaret Zulkoskey on the organ and Wyndham Theisen playing guitar during Holy Communion.
Following the service a lovely reception was hosted by the combined efforts of three ACW groups from St. Albans Cathedral, St. David’s Church and St. George’s Church.
