‘MY FIRST EVER DAY IN CHURCH
IS THE REV RICHARD COLES’ LAST’
In 2019 , Richard Coles’ partner, David,
died following a battle with alcoholism.
Now, disillusioned with the Church
of England’s attitude to gay couples,
Britain’s favourite vicar is retiring and
embarking on a new career as a novelist.
Caitlin Moran goes to his final sermon
The Rev Richard Coles, 60,
with Caitlin Moran at his
church in Northamptonshire.
Photograph: Tom Jackson