It has been announced that the Reverend Lynne Cullens will be the next Bishop of Barking, succeeding the Right Reverend Peter Hill, who retired earlier this year.<\/p>\n
Lynne is currently Rector of Stockport and Brinnington in the Diocese of Chester, where she has served since July 2019. She is also a trustee and the Chair of the National Estate Churches Network.<\/p>\n
Speaking about her appointment in a message to churches in the Barking Area, Lynne said:<\/p>\n
It has been the most delightful and humbling surprise to have been called to this role and to Chelmsford Diocese. I am very much looking forward to joining you and to meeting with, and learning from, people, communities and partners across the Barking area.<\/p>\n
It will be a privilege to serve God alongside you and to support Bishop Guli as she leads our continuing discernment of his will for our diocese and his Church\u201d.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
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\nThe Revd Lynne Cullens – @LynneCullens<\/a> has this morning been announced as the next Bishop of Barking.
Find our more here \u2013 https:\/\/t.co\/8W3kKrtFYv<\/a>
Share your own welcome message with Lynne using the hashtag #NextBishopOfBarking<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/NBifmle5Zp<\/a><\/p>\n— Chelmsford Diocese (@chelmsdio) November 30, 2021<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n