Currently, Anna-Claar is serving as a Chaplain at the Dungavel Immigration Removal Centre, where she is responsible for the spiritual and pastoral care for the men and women detained to be deported. Anna-Claar and her family moved from England to Scotland two years ago, when her husband, the Rev Keith Thomasson became Rector of St Ninian’s Episcopal Church, Troon.
Anna-Claar comes to SEI with extensive experience in theological education and pastoral ministry. At Sarum College, she served in a variety of roles including Director of Studies for the Sarum Centre for Formation in Ministry; in the Southern Theological Education and Training Scheme, she served as Vice Principal, MA Programme Leader and Tutor in Biblical Studies. Just before moving to Troon, she was the Team Vicar in the Chalke Valley Benefice in the Diocese of Salisbury.
Please know of SEI’s joy in Anna-Claar’s appointment and hold her in prayer.
