New Chair of Engage Connor Youth Council

Monday December 19th 2016

The Rev Philip Benson will take over the Chair of Engage Connor Youth Council in 2017.

The Rev Philip Benson, curate in the Parish of Larne, Inver, Glynn and Raloo, is taking on the role of Chair of the Engage Connor Youth Counci.

He takes over from Sharon Hamill from Church of the Resurrection who co-chaired the Youth Council in 2015 with Zara Genoe and since has chaired the Council through 2016.

Diocesan Youth Officer Christina Baillie said: “Sharon has led the Youth Council through several events, prayerfully planning and engaging with young people across the diocese.”

She added: “The Youth Council would like to say a massive thank you on behalf of all the young people across Connor to Sharon for all she has done, in addition welcome Philip to this new role from 2017.”