Who's who?
St Paul's is currently in an Interregnum Period awaiting the appointment of a new Minister
Churchwarden/Treasurer: Philip Self
As Churchwarden Philip ensures the regular maintenance and upkeep of our Church Building. He is also our Church Treasurer administering the Church accounts and reporting regularly at PCC Meetings. As our video and audio tech, Philip prepares and controls the video and audio presentations in our Church services. He is Vice Chairman to the PCC and is a member of our Ministry Team, helping to develop our ministry and outreach within our community. He enjoys spending time with his family and supporting ITFC!
Churchwarden/Pastoral Assistant: Marina Parker
Marina shares the wardenship of St Paul's with Philip. As Pastoral Assistant, she heads up the Pastoral Care team in the church. The fortnightly Lunch Club is also organised by Marina. Marina is a mother and a grandmother, and her interests include reading and playing darts.
Licensed Lay Minister: John Turton
John has been our Licensed Lay Minister for many years, regularly leading our worship and preaching, as well as leading midweek bible study groups. (His role is similar to that of a Vicar, except he can't preside at Holy Communion or officiate at weddings). John also supports local churches, providing cover on a Sunday when there is a clergy vacancy or for holidays.
Local Evangelist: Gordon Currie
It is Gordon's job to ensure that the good news is proclaimed loudly and clearly throughout the parish and beyond. He has run sessions on testimony-telling before, and also been involved in Alpha courses. He is a regular contributor to the 'True Direction' slot, the all-age talk that we have on a Sunday morning every second week of the month.
Local Evangelist: Chizoba Anyanwu
Chizoba loves telling others about God's love, not just on a Sunday, but in every part of her life wherever that conversation happens to start! On a Sunday, she takes a leading part in our worship, especially during our informal "All Together" services. Chizoba is also a Racial Injustice representative for the Diocese, working to see justice and reconciliation lived out in our church family. Outside of church life, Chizoba loves reading and going on retreats.
Authorised Lay Preacher: Paul Killingback
Paul's passion is to teach and as our Authorised Lay Preacher takes a regular turn on a Sunday to preach and help us understand the Bible passages for the day and how they fit into our daily lives. Paul and his family enjoy the countryside and walk nearly every day.
The PCC:
The Parochial Church Council (PCC) is the executive committee of the parish of St Paul's. It consists of clergy and the churchwardens of the parish, together with representatives of the laity. Legally, the council is responsible for the financial affairs of the church and the maintenance of its assets, such as the church building, and for promoting the mission of the church.
Following the Annual Meeting of Parishioners and Annual Parochial Church Meeting held in May 2026, the PCC members are as follows.
Churchwardens: Philip Self (Vice Chair & Treasurer) and Marina Parker (Pastoral Assistant)
Licensed Lay Minister: John Turton
Lay member of Deanery Synod: Paul Killingback (Authorised Local Preacher)
Lay members of the PCC: Jenny Williamson (Assistant Churchwarden, Gift Aid and Free Will Giving Officer, Electoral Roll Officer), Julie Hawtin (Secretary and Safer Recruitment Officer), Chizoba Anyanwu (Local Evangelist), Mike Davidson, Tom Diamond, Jackie Kelly.
Appointments in brackets were agreed at the PCC meeting following the APCM. Pam Self, though not a member of the PCC, continues her appointment as the Parish Safeguarding Officer.