Mr Drayson became Castel rector in February 2024 after he moved to the island, having retired from his role as Primate of the Province of South America and Bishop of Northern Argentina.
‘It’s been very enjoyable getting back into parish ministry,’ said Mr Drayson.
‘We have enjoyed getting to know the congregation and also work in the community, like funerals, baptisms, weddings.’
Mr Drayson said that the engagement with the community has been one of the most rewarding parts of the job.
‘Our motto here is to know Jesus and to make him known, so that is rewarding,’ he said.
‘There is also a sense of pride in belonging to Ste Marie du Castel, it’s such a historic church, and that feels like you are part of something bigger.
‘Also teaching the Bible, and sharing that. And the people, everyone is very friendly.’
During his time with the church Mr Drayson has been involved in many church events such as its summer fayres, and most recently a Music and Words for the New Year, which raised money for Parkinson’s Guernsey, following Mr Drayson’s diagnosis with the disease.
Mr Drayson will be remaining in Guernsey for the time being, so while he will no longer be priest-in-charge, he said he would still be seen around the church.
‘We will continue to be involved, just in a different way,’ he said. ‘As a minister, you never retire, it’s more like re-tyre-ing, hoping to serve a different route, with different tyres.’
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