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 and Families Worker
Becky Strike
It is my pleasure to be the children's and families worker for the benefice.
I have a passion for working with people of all ages and seeing people come to know more about Jesus.
Having worked on the Discover Christ Church! project for nearly 3 years, I am so delighted to be able to continue to build relationships with children and families across the benefice in a ministerial role.
I live in Winsley, with my husband, two children and sausage dogs. I feel so blessed that I get to call this wonderful community my home.
If you want to reach out, please feel free to email me at childrenandfamiliesnboa@gmail.com
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.
The Church Wardens
St Peter's Church, Monkton Farleigh
Colin Exley and Rachel Exley
St James Church, South Wraxall
David Wyper and Valentine Thornhill
St Nicholas Church, Winsley
Penny Pierce and Richard Mann