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 I was born in Camberwell, London where I spent the first eleven years of my life. I then moved to Frome in Somerset where I lived until 28. During this time I became convinced about Jesus Christ and decided to become one of His followers.
I also gained a degree in computing and entered a career in this field. As time progressed I got married to my wonderful wife, Judy. I also became a troubleshooting manager and ended up starting my own small company.
Around the age of 38 I started to become aware that God may well be calling me to become a vicar. After discussing this with others over a period of time we all felt this was God’s will for me and I was ordained in 2002.
I served as a Curate in Bristol and then an Associate Vicar in Chelmsford. The responsibilities I have had during the years before and after ordination have been many and varied. My work for Jesus has tended to have a strong strategic, evangelistic and collaborative tone to it.
It is such a privilege to be involved in serving the creator of the universe who has such a fantastic concern for us. We really matter to God, and being involved in people’s connection with God is amazing. I have seen many, many people transformed by the power of God. What a way of living, to be part of that! |
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 From my childhood I have attended church on a regular basis. I had an early insight of the duties of a churchwarden, as my father held that position for many years in our small rural parish in Oxfordshire. I also sang in the church choir for a number of years – until my voice broke.
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 I was born and brought up in Leeds. As a child I was taken to church regularly and attended Sunday School from the age of five.
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David is a Licensed Reader in the Malkin Group, a member of the PCC and Stewardship Administrator for St Mary’s. He is also Lay Chair of East Bingham Deanery Synod, a member of The Diocesan House of Laity Standing Committee and a member of the Diocesan Synod. David also chairs the Deanery Finance Group, which oversees apportionment of Parish Share throughout the East Bingham Deanery. |
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 Having moved to Radcliffe-on-Trent late 1985 I was introduced to St. Mary’s a few years later when I was searching for more than life in general could offer. I had been brought up an Anglican but like so many nowadays had let my faith lapse.
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 I and my family have lived in Radcliffe since 1969 and have worshipped in St. Mary's since 1975, following a renewal in faith and a personal commitment to Jesus Christ. |
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Members of the PCC for the current year are: Dave Townsend - Churchwarden
Martin Skeffington - Churchwarden
Mita Johnson - PCC Secretary
Roger Scothern - Treasurer
David Payne - Lay Vice Chair (shared) and Deanery Synod Representative
Joan Reynolds - Deaery Synod Representative
Julie Pearce - Lay Vice Chair (shared)
Chris Bonnello
Sheila Brumfitt
Brian Bull
Elizabeth Eaton
Peter Haynes
Chris Gaunt
Jude McLauchlan
Iris McLean
Trevor Saunt |
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