We are delighted to share the news that our volunteer Chaplain, Father Jide Macaulay, was ordained as an Anglican priest at St Margaret’s Church Leytonstone, this Saturday just past.
The Priests of St Margaret Church Leytonstone
Mildmay’s Chief Executive, Geoff Coleman, says, “Mildmay is blessed with a team of dedicated chaplains who play an important part in the work of the hospital and the wider charity. Without this team, of which Jide is an important part we would not be able to reach, so effectively, the large number of patients that we see. This year has been particularly challenging for our chaplains as they have had to adapt and improvise in order to minister to our needs. They have all done so with grace and dignity. I congratulate Jide and thank him for the tremendous work that he does. God Bless.”
British-Nigerian born in London, a Christian minister since 1998, a dynamic and an inspirational speaker, author, poet, pastor and preacher, Jide holds a degree in Law, master’s degree in Theology and Post-graduate Certificate in Pastoral Theology.
The founder and CEO of House of Rainbow CIC, Revd. Jide Macaulay wrote on his Facebook page, ‘It is a delight to share this news. Wait on the Lord, be of Good courage and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait I say, on the Lord” Psalm 27:14.”
Jide focuses his ministry on inclusion and reconciliation of sexuality, spirituality and human rights. He writes for various Christian and secular Journals. He has authored three books, Poetry Inspired 2001, I Say A little Prayer For You and Pocket Devotion for LGBT Christians 2005, he has won several awards including the 2003 and 2007 Black LGBT Community Award for “Man of the Year” for his work helping people of faith. Shortlisted for the National Diversity Awards 2014, in the category for Positive Role Model, and winner 2014 NAZ MSM Award.
He served from 2007 to 2013 as Executive Board member and Co Chair of Pan-Africa International Lesbians and Gay Association. He is currently Co-Chair/Board of Trustee at Global Interfaith Network, Trustee at Kaleidoscope Trust UK, Trained Volunteer Champion at Afruca Children’s Charity, and also a Director at Justice for Gay Africans UK.
