Meet the Team

Our Benefice is led by our Rector, Rev Katie Jackson. She is supported by a vibrant team of Associate and retired priests, Lay Worship Leaders, Lay Pastoral Assistants, Church Wardens and our Children and Families Worker.

Rector
Rev Katie Jackson

Associate Priest
Rev Tessa Mann

Retired Priests
Rev Paul Batson, Rev Tim Hawkings & Rev Keith Charnley

Children’s and Families Worker
Zoe Yeomans

Zoe Yeomans brings with her years of experience working as a primary school teacher and a leader of Rainbows. She is committed to connecting children and families throughout the benefice with our churches through activity teas, workshops, holiday clubs and work within our three schools and local nurseries, as well as projects involving the church members and the wider community.

Lay Pastoral Assistants
Stephen Pike, Denise Davies, Gill Fairhurst, Daphne Cox, & Elizabeth Bush

These are the members of the congregation who support the ministry team in offering pastoral care. Each person's role will vary according to their skills and experience. This includes visiting the house bound, bereavement support or taking Holy Communion in the home. In all cases, this work calls for a loving and compassionate heart, and the ability to offer non-judgemental listening and support.

Lay Worship Leaders
Cedric Pierce, Penny Pierce, Zoe Yeomans & Alison Wells

These Worship Leaders play a vital role in the life of our Benefice by leading a wide variety of worship including Morning Prayer, Compline and our more informal service called Refresh. They each bring their own individual gifts, ensuring that our worship is creative, enriching and steeped in prayer and praise.