We are from Florida, and we had the privilege of attending Canterbury Cathedral and meeting Dean Robert in December 2019, just prior to the pandemic. An important thing for me is the belief also alluded to above and beautifully espoused in words by the Dean that the Holy Spirit inspires accomplished artistic performance, finding 21st-century ways to reach us. During the COVID-19 pandemic, after public worship was suspended, Willis received media attention for his popular daily video broadcasts of Morning Prayer from the deanery garden at Canterbury Cathedral . James Walker, Canterbury Kent. You have summarized my feelings & those of my family perfectly. David currently chairs the College of Deans for the Church of England. The Rt Revd Rose Hudson-Wilkin, Bishop of Dover said: It is a delight to welcome David to Canterbury. 3 0 obj I have been living the most stressful 10 years of my life and the pandemic put me at the bottom of a pit; then quite by accident I found Dean Willis on YouTube and began my climb back to spiritual strength and comfort. Perhaps it was unintentional at the onset, but Dean Robert and Fletcher (and all the others who helped with the services) brought us together from around the globe to help us show the world what the Creators Kin-dom looks like. Thanks for your comment. David has overseen significant development and growth at Leicester, enabling the cathedral to become a beating heart for one of the most diverse cities and counties in England. Like so many others, I have learned more about scriptures, the church, the saints and other people, places and things than ever before in my life of 81 years. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. Join Dean Robert for todays Morning Prayer from The Deanery Garden at Canterbury Cathedral. SUBSCRIBE to receive notifications of our daily worship and other Cathedral videos: https://www.youtube.com/DandCofCanterbury?sub_confirmation=1 WE NEED YOUR HELP: The coronavirus crisis means that we need your support more than ever. Then I discovered Dean Roberts approach to life and love, a passion and practice deeply connected to the Jesus of the Gospels, enriched by the very best elements of Anglican Christian tradition, deeply engaged with the culture, creativity and beauty which surrounds us and which abides within and amongst us.

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