The Rev. Jesse Parker is a newly ordained deacon and graduate of the Faculty of Divinity at Trinity College.

A native Torontonian, Jesse is an avid cyclist and amateur chef. He has played music professionally since the age of 12, most recently with his blues band ‘The Crawling Kingsnakes’.

Before studying in divinity Jesse was a teacher in the independent school system in Toronto. He completed his undergraduate studies in History and Philosophy at Trinity College in 2007. During his time as an undergraduate Jesse was extensively involved in student politics at Trinity and the U of T.