Rushton was ordained in the Church of England as a deacon in 2005 and as a priest in 2006.[3] From 2005 to 2008, she served her curacy at St Michael and All Angels, Highworth and St Leonard's Church, Broad Blunsdon in the Diocese of Bristol.[1] Then, from 2008 to 2015, she combined a diocesan appointment with parish ministry: she was Adviser for Licensed Ministry in the Diocese of Bristol, and a curate in the parish of St Paul, Chippenham with Hardenhuish and Langley Burrell, and at St Michael's Church, Kington St Michael.[3] She was also Warden of Readers from 2011 to 2015, and Area Dean of Chippenham from 2013 to 2015.[1]
In October 2019, Rushton transferred to a new role as Archdeacon of York. She was formally welcomed on 19 October at a public service in Selby Abbey led by the Bishop of Selby, the Right Reverend Dr John Thomson.[4]
Personal life
Rushton is married to Peter Rushton.[1] Together, they have two sons; Matthew and Adam.[2]