Anglican priest in Lucan, Ontario, Canada, performs as Elvis to support HIV/AIDS charity

Matt Martin is an Anglican priest at Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Lucan, north of London. He is also a lifelong Elvis Presley fan who has performed Presley’s music since high school. In recent years he has combined that interest with his ministry at various charity events.

Most of the time, parishioners see him in clerical dress as he preaches at his local church. On certain nights, however, he performs onstage in a bedazzled Elvis jumpsuit, with his pompadour and sideburns in place.

Martin told CBC Radio’s *Afternoon Drive* that he was uncertain whether he would keep performing as Elvis after his ordination. He said his bishop told him, “When you’re called to ministry, it’s all of you that’s called.” Martin said that performing is part of his calling as well.

He acknowledged that some people have questioned whether he takes the ministry seriously. “I do. I take it too seriously,” he said. He added that he wants to use the gifts he has to bring people joy and to promote the good news of Christ (Galatians 6:9).

Martin is scheduled to perform as Elvis at London’s Palace Theatre on Thursday, Nov. 16. The performance supports Camp Wendake, an organization that helps people living with HIV/AIDS and their families.

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