21.03.2010
The Revd Rob Jones to be New Vicar of Rathmines and Harold's Cross
It was announced today that the Revd Rob Jones, currently Curate in CORE (City Outreach through Renewal and Evangelism based in St Catherine's Church, Thomas Street) will be Vicar in Rathmines and Harold's Cross, a new type of ministry where he will work alongside the current Rector, the Revd Canon Neil McEndoo (who remains in post).
This Ministry will have as its aim the task of reaching out to people who are seeking an expression of the Christian faith more in tune with their own culture than traditional church worship.
The Revd Rob Jones said, "I am looking forward to this new and exciting challenge. The hope is that it will bring new life to the parish, by pioneering this new way of exploring what it means to be church, in an attempt to engage more with contemporary culture , while also holding onto our inherited values of Christian faith. I am delighted the parishioners of Rathmines and Harold's Cross are so enthusiastic and supportive of this new initiative. I also owe a big debt of gratitude to the [the Revd] Jon [Kissell], and the congregation in CORE for their kindness and fellowship over the last few years but I am not going far and I have no doubt we'll remain in close contact."
The Revd Neil McEndoo, Rector of Rathmines and Harolds Cross said, "this is a wonderful time for the parish to be embarking on an exciting new pioneer project."
Rob Jones is from Rathfarnham in Dublin. After studying in High School, Rathgar and taking a gap year which included travel to Australia, New Zealand and South Africa, he studied Science in UCD. After graduating with a BSc in Forestry he worked for Coillte for six years as a Timber Resource Manager part of which he spent in Central America. He is married to Dilys and they have a son and a daughter, Ethan and Alanna. He counts rugby and swimming amongst his hobbies.
