Salisbury Cathedral appoints new Young People's Missioner
Revd Ross Meikle's aiming to build ties with local schools
A new Missioner for Young People has joined the team at Salisbury Cathedral, with a brief to engage with young people and represent their interests at the Cathedral.
The Revd Ross Meikle was licensed by the Bishop of Salisbury, the Right Revd Stephen Lake, during Evensong at the Cathedral last Sunday (10th March).
He joins from the Diocese of Oxford where he served as Assistant Curate at the Benefice of Witney and then as Vicar of Redlands Parish Church in Reading.
Ross also served as an LGBTQIA+ Chaplain for the diocese, as well as sitting on General Synod.
Canon Edward Probert, Sub Dean and Chancellor at Salisbury Cathedral said:
“We are delighted to welcome Ross to the Cathedral Team as our ‘young people’s champion’. We already have strong ties with schools across Wiltshire and Dorset through our Education team; run a special programme for Young Volunteers, who work as welcomers and as part of the Guiding team; and have two well supported community choirs for young people.
"As Missioner, Ross’ focus will be on expanding and diversifying our outreach and ministry, ensuring that young people and their families from all communities feel some ownership of this amazing place.”
The Rev Ross Meikle, Missioner for Young People at Salisbury Cathedral said:
“As a writer and storyteller I enjoy working with young people and particularly enjoy finding creative opportunities for them to develop their skills and gifts, so coming to a Cathedral that has a reputation for creative work in music and the visual arts is exciting.
"In particular, this year’s art exhibition, Our Earth, opens up lots of opportunity to explore creation and the world that God has gifted us.”