Debbie McIsaac was awarded the Aldhelm Cross at Salisbury Cathedral on the 30th October 2022.  The Aldhelm Cross Award is presented to people from churches across the diocese for going far beyond what is expected in their contribution to the life of the diocese.  Debbie has made a huge contribution as a member of the House of Laity of General Synod, Diocesan Synod and Bishop’s Council, as well as in our own deanery as Lay Chair and in our team of churches.

The St Aldhelm Award was established in 2005, in honour of the Anglo-Saxon Bishop who was instrumental in bringing Christianity to our part of England.

Debbie McIsaac is a Licensed Lay Minister and Lay Chair of Alderbury Deanery. She has represented lay people in the diocese in several capacities, and has been awarded a Cross of St Aldhelm for this work and for her contribution to the diocese as a member of House of Laity of General Synod, Diocesan Synod, and Bishop’s Council. Debbie’s careful study of the issues, attention to detail and wisdom in these forums are a huge contribution to helping ensure that there is proper governance and that decisions are properly taken and for good reason.