Appointment of new rector in Broughshane
The Rev Marcus Hart, newly appointed rector of the Parish of Skerry, Rathcavan and Newtowncrommelin, and his wife Jude.
The Rev Marcus Hart, curate of Christ Church, Ware, Hartfordshire, has been appointed rector of the Parish of Skerry, Rathcavan and Newtowncrommelin (St Patrick’s, Broughshane).
Marcus is married to Jude, a children’s physiotherapist, and they have a three-year-old daughter and three-month-old son.
The couple are both originally from Northern Ireland. Jude is from Ballymena, while Marcus grew up in Lisburn. He has a BEng in Civil Engineering from Queen’s University Belfast, graduating in 2015. He obtained a PGCE in Secondary Mathematics with Qualified Teacher Status in 2016 and studied a BA in Theology at St Mellitus College from 2019-2022.
He was an intern for Scripture Union NI from 2014-2015; a ministry apprentice in St Mark’s Church, Battersea Rise, London, for a year from September 2015; and taught Maths in Thames Christian School, London, from 2016-2019.
As an Ordinand, Marcus worked in St Mark’s, Battersea Rise, before his appointment as curate in Christ Church, Ware, in July 2022.
Over the years, he has volunteered as a rugby coach, Scripture Union camp leader and church youth leader, and has also volunteered on mission trips to Zambia and Tanzania.
In his spare time, Marcus enjoys rugby – though admits that these he mostly watches the game – fitness, hiking, cold water swimming and travel, but especially enjoys time with his wife and children.
Marcus explained why he was drawn to the role of rector in Skerry, Rathcavan and Newtowncrommelin. “St Patrick’s is a church that is embedded in its community and seeks to reach those outside the Church and to grow those who are inside it,” he said.
“I hope to bring a heart that is passionate for Jesus, that encourages those in St Patrick’s to grow in their relationship with him and enables them to go live that faith out. Jude and I can’t wait to meet everyone and start forming relationships with the whole church.”
A date for the Service of Institution in Broughshane will be advised in due course.
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