Dr Michael Marten explains how he felt about his new appointment as the leader of Iona Community, and following in the footsteps of previous great leaders, all of who are ministers
‘BECOMING the ninth leader of the community is both a huge privilege, and rather daunting,’ he began. ‘In electing the first lay leader of the community, members have chosen to recognise the place that all can play in the wider life of God’s people – we are articulating the priesthood of all believers in a new way.
‘Today, we welcomed new members into the community in a special service in the abbey, known as the Hallowing Service; towards the end of the service, the previous leader, Reverend Peter Macdonald, also hallowed me as the new leader.