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Matthew Trick installed as the new Dean of Guernsey
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The Venerable Matthew Trick has been installed as the new Dean of Guernsey and Vicar of Sark, succeeding the Very Reverend Tim Barker. Trick, a former bank manager who previously served as the Archdeacon of Derby, described his new position as a unique fusion of ecclesiastical, civic, and community duties.
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- The Venerable Matthew Trick was installed as the new Dean of Guernsey and leader of the Church of England in the island, also taking on the role of Vicar of Sark.
- He succeeds the Very Reverend Tim Barker, who retired earlier in the year after serving as Dean since 2015.
- Trick previously worked as a bank manager before being ordained and later serving as the Archdeacon of Derby.
- His new responsibilities include regularly visiting Alderney and travelling across the 14 parishes in Guernsey to support church growth and mission.