09.12.2015
The Revd Rob Clements Appointed Rector of Kilternan
The Revd Rob Clements has been appointed Rector of Kilternan in the Diocese of Dublin. Rob is currently curate assistant in St Macartin’s Cathedral, Enniskillen, having served as a deacon in Rathfarnham parish. He succeeds Canon David Moynan who moved to New Zealand in September.
A native of Belfast, he has previously worked in the social sector; in Dublin in drug and alcohol services, in Seattle as director of an adult education focused non–profit and in Belfast as a youth and community worker.
His ministry focus is on church growth and development, faith formation and liturgical renewal. He has particular interest in the church’s ministry to younger families where he had achieved much in St Macartin’s. Through his ministerial and professional life, Rob has been committed to the process of social inclusion and to supporting those labeled the hardest to serve.
Before he completed his M.Th. in the Church of Ireland Theological Institute he completed a M.Sc. in Equality studies in UCD, and trained as a mediator in Seattle.
Rob is married to Julie and they have three children, Sophia, Gideon and Micah. Both of Julie and Rob share a love of film, travel, camping and coffee shops.
“It is with great joy that I enter into ministry with the people of Kilternan. I feel very privileged to build on the tremendous work already done by Canon David Moynan and the excellent team he has built. I sense that there are wonderful opportunities for ministry and mission ahead,” Rob said. “I am grateful for the past three years in St Macartins’s Cathedral and leave with much sadness. The west will hold a special place in my heart.”
Photo caption: The Revd Rob Clements is pictured with his wife Julie and their children (Micah had not arrived at the time the photo was taken).