St Mary's Radcliffe on Trent
Working in love to glorify God
and proclaim Jesus Christ as Saviour
What do they do?
What is a vicar, a churchwarden, a reader...? Confused?
Graeme Anderson - Vicar
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!
David Townsend - Churchwarden
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.
Martin Skeffington - Churchwarden
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.
Joan Reynolds - Reader
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.
Julie Pearce - Reader
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.
David Payne - Reader
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.
PCC
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)
Sheila Brumfitt
Brian Bull
Chris Gaunt
Peter Haynes
Eva Johnson
Jude McLauchlan
Iris McLean
Carol Payne
Trevor Saunt