The Rev. Deacon Clay Brown joined the Episcopal Church of Saints Andrew & Matthew (SsAM) on August 15, 2022 as a newly ordained transitional deacon.
Prior to his ordination, he was a member of Christ Church Christiana Hundred. At the request of our bishop, and with the approval of the vestry, Deacon Clay will serve under the supervision and mentorship of our interim rector, the Rev. James M. Bimbi, for a period of six to eight months.
His first Sunday with us will be August 21.
By way of explanation, the term “transitional deacon” applies to a person who is on track to be ordained to the priesthood, but under the Canons of the Episcopal Church must first be ordained and serve as a deacon for a minimum of six months. Every Episcopal priest has first served as a transitional deacon.
Clay’s position with SsAM will be non-salaried, serving approximately 6-10 hours per week. He is employed full-time in the field of psychiatric nursing, a career he intends to continue pursuing in addition to his ordained ministry. Besides serving at worship services on Sundays, he will be sharing his gifts and energy in other ministry areas.
Be sure to introduce yourself to him soon and make him welcome to SsAM.
—Father Jim
