Episode Synopsis "You are my witnesses"
Preacher: The Rev'd Canon Dr Maureen Palmer, National Chaplain, The Church of England Guild of Vergers Brought up in London during the Blitz, Maureen read a degree in Zoology/Physiology in the University of London. This was followed by a PhD in Zoology before she began teaching Physiology in the same University. She was ordained as a Deaconess in 1985 and served her Title in Hereford. She became Deacon in 1987 and was priested in 1994 while she was Chaplain/Succentor at Birmingham Cathedral. She was appointed Canon Pastor at Guildford Cathedral in 1996 with the task of serving as Pastor to the congregation, volunteers and visitors as well as developing educational opportunities for all age groups. In 2005 she became National Chaplain to the Church of England Guild of Vergers and though now retired, she enjoys ministering to them and to several country parishes within Hereford Diocese. She is interested in History of Art, Philately and Natural History