Brentford FC Appoints New Club Chaplain
Reverend Sarah Guinness to support players, staff and fans
Rev. Sarah Guinness. Picture: Brentford FC
September 27, 2024
A local Anglican priest has been appointed as the official club chaplain by Brentford FC.
Reverend Sarah Guinness is taking up the role in which she will provide support to Brentford players, staff and fans. She will be giving pastoral and spiritual care to the club’s community, regardless of faith.
A local to the Brentford area, she has been a rector for St Paul’s and St Faith’s churches since 2018. She will combine her existing roles with her work at the club which is being done on a voluntary part-time basis.
She was ordained as a Church of England priest 10 years ago. Before this, she worked as an occupational therapist in social services.
She succeeds the previous club chaplain Stuart Cashman, who passed away last November after a long battle with illness.
Rev. Guinness said, “Brentford is a club with a long, proud history, deeply rooted in this part of west London. Supporters can trace their loyalty back through decades, with generations of a family coming to matches together.
“The club is a big part of our community identity, with many Bees fans in my congregation, so it’s a real privilege to take on this role. I’m here for all the supporters, staff and players, whether they have faith or not, to come alongside and provide a listening ear.”
Sally Stephens, fan and community relations director at the club, added, “We’re delighted to have Sarah on board at the club as our chaplain. We cannot overlook the support and comfort that people need during the difficult times we may face in our lives. This affects everyone, whether you have faith or not.
“Sarah’s role as club chaplain provides a critical source of support for our Bees community, including players, staff and fans and we look forward to welcoming her to key club events as well as in her regular role at the training ground, office and stadium.”
If fans would like to contact the club chaplain, email supporterservices@brentfordfc.com.
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