Former Parsons Green Pub Landlord Joins the Church
Eva Webb Sheen used to run Aragon House
Eva Webb Sheen
A woman who used to be in charge of a pub and boutique hotel in Parsons Green has been ordained into the Church of England.
Eva Webb Sheen was one of 54 clergy who became deacons earlier this month. The role is a step on the road to becoming a priest and requires at least two years of training.
Eva worked at the pub up until 2018 and decided to commit herself to the Church during the Covid-19 pandemic. She will be working in the Kensington area serving the communities and undertaking public worship, teaching and pastoral work.
Eva said, “Having been a pub landlord for five years, it’s safe to say there’s not much that can shock me. The skills I learnt from behind the bar are just as useful in the pulpit. I hope my ordination can show people like me that anyone, no matter your background, can answer God’s call. As a working-class woman born and bred in Fulham, I never believed that I could be ordained – but I can testify that God has a plan for everyone.
“I am looking forward to planting our new church, engaging and connecting with the parish community, extending my role in our parish schools, being able to baptise, and to walking alongside people through some of the most important moments in their lives.”
The 54 new deacons ordained recently
The Bishop of London, the Right Revd Dame Sarah Mullally, said, “It is an honour to welcome these 54 new ordinands, with all their unique gifts and talents, to the Diocese of London. God has called them to serve the rich tapestry of people who call London home, and it will be a joy to see how they progress in their ministry. I pray that they find this next chapter as fulfilling as I did during my years as a Deacon.”
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