People & clergy

Rector

We are now looking for a new Rector to join our Benefice.

Could this be you?

Email the wardens to find out more.

Reverend Didier Jaquet

Didier is an associate priest. He is a volunteer and so has a day job as well. Loves a pint, a joke and his wife and two dogs.

Reverend Mark Nelson

Mark is the curate. He's a proud Scotsman, a devoted dad and beekeeper. He loves being outdoors and growing things.

Reverend Daphne Preece

Daphne is a retired hospital chaplain, a URC minister, values ecumenism and is happy to help. She loves her husband, National Trust volunteering, and growing and sewing things.

Canon Alan Hodgetts

Alan retired with Sue to Winslow in 2020 having worked in the car industry, 4 parishes and a prison. Loves his family, guitar, prayer and a laugh.

Churchwardens

Chris Ryalls

St Laurence, Winslow

Chris is a very experienced churchwarden, server and the benefice's safeguarding officer.

George Hooper

St Laurence, Winslow

George has lived in Winslow for over 20 years. He took on the role of churchwarden in 2020, which is certainly keeping him busy.

June Margerrison

St James', Gt Horwood

June has been churchwarden since 2001 and is married to the treasurer, Russell. She welcomes all in to church.

David Brazier

St James', Gt Horwood

As well as being churchwarden, David is a keen runner. So he is adept at making sure all runs smoothly!

Robert Cronk

St Mary's, Addington

Robert has been churchwarden since 2012. He's such a good churchwarden, St Mary's only needs one!

Other people involved in the church

The PCC

The Parochial Church Council (PCC) is the 'business group' of the church.

Each church has its own PCC. If you need to reach them, then please contact the rector or one of the churchwardens.

The Choir of St Laurence

Lead by our Director of Music - Derry French, the St Laurence choir is a friendly and really good group of singers.

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The Friends of St Laurence

An informal association of people who would like to help the church sustain and build on its vision to be a church that serves the people of Winslow and helps shape the community spirit that is so valuable to the town.

Our Aspirations

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Hospitality

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Healing

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