Meet the Team |
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Rev Rachael Hawkins - Minister |
It is a joy to be the minister of Chandlers Ford Methodist Church. Every day is different and there’re always new people to meet and new challenges to think about. It is always a privilege to spend time with people at all stages of life. Prior to coming to Chandlers Ford I was a minister in Hertfordshire and Surrey, but originally I’m a Yorkshire lass. The accent isn’t strong any longer, but you may hear occasional hints. Wherever we come from, I pray that everyone will find a welcome at CFMC as together we seek to follow where God leads.
Click here to email Rev Rachael Hawkins. |
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Jane Padley - Lay Pastoral Assistant to the Minister |
I visit the housebound and the elderly on behalf of the Church and the Minister. This includes visiting those who are in hospital and keeping in contact with any who can no longer get to church due to age or infirmity. I also have special responsibility for welcoming new people and younger families. I am also involved in leading a Family Youth Club for those on the autistic spectrum.Click here to email Jane Padley. |
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Glenn Stephens - Church Property Manager |
My job is to plan for and carry out the maintenance and repair of the the fabric of the Church buildings. I also prepare and control the premises budget and have overall responsibility for caretaking and letting.Click here to email Glenn Stephens. |
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Barbara Ackroyd - Church Steward |
We have four Church Stewards who work with the minister on policies that affect the Church family. We lead the other volunteer stewards who are responsible for preparing the Church for services. Also we work with stewards for other events, such as funerals and weddings and concerts. Click here to email Barbara Ackroyd. |
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Diane Pugh - Church Steward |
 Click here to email Diane Pugh. |
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Barbara Lowe - Church Steward |
 Click here to email Barbara Lowe. |
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Martin Waldron - Church Steward |
 Click here to email Martin Waldron. |
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Katrina Neale - Church Centre Manager |
I work, as my job title says, on the administration of the Church and also on room hire. My work includes:
looking after the church office and dealing with general enquiries
providing admin support to the ministers, staff colleagues, church officers and church organisations
administering bookings to ensure we offer an excellent service to all who wish to use our premises
I am usually based in the Church Office between 9.30am and 12.30pm each weekday morning
Telephone: 023 8026 0128Click here to email Katrina Neale. |
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Graham Alders - Caretaker |
I am usually on the premises early in the morning to clean and set up rooms ready for use. My hours are generally from 7am to 1pm on weekdays.Click here to email Graham Alders. |
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Richard Jones - Safeguarding Officer |
As a psychotherapist having worked for many years in the community, I am passionate about health, safety and well-being. This new chapter is a welcome challenge in terms of integrating existential and spiritual dimensions to a very important area of clinical responsibility. I aspire to bring an awareness of many different aspects of diversity and inclusion along with an ability to own when I may need support or additional guidance. The part of this work I know I will enjoy the most is relating to church members and building relationships of trust, both internal and external to the CFMC community. I look forward to being alongside you all on your journey.
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