The Ministry Team

Rev’d Canon Mark Stanford: Vicar

After a recent interview, Mark Stanford has been appointed the new Vicar of Holy Trinity Church Formby.

The Rev’d Canon Mark Stanford is presently Team Rector of the Toxteth Team ministry with responsibility for St Philemon’s Church Toxteth and Area Dean of Toxteth and Wavertree. He is on the steering committee of “Together for the Harvest”.

Mark was born in Ilford, Essex on the outskirts of the East End of London He is married to Sam and has got four people who call him Dad. Three daughters by birth; Emily, Harriet and Grace and Caleb who is originally from Uganda and lived with them for four years before moving out to live independently.

Mark trained for ministry in Durham before coming to Liverpool Diocese as a curate at Christ Church, Aughton and then onto to his present role at St Philemon’s in Toxteth. Mark and his family have been there for nearly 10 years and moving will be a wrench. They're really going to miss the people. But too, they're excited because they know that God goes with them and before them as they take this next step in their journey.

Mark’s licensing as priest in charge of Holy Trinity Church will be on the 11th of March 2012.

Reverend Kath Rogers was Ordained as Priest by Bishop James in Liverpool Cathedral, in June 2008 and licensed as a fulltime curate at Holy Trinity on 12th November 2009.

After two years as full time curate Kath has been appointed Priest in Charge of the parish of All Saints with St Frideswyde Thornton and Crosby. Kath's induction as Priest in Charge of All Saints with St Frideswyde Thornton and Crosby will be on February 5th following a time to finish at Holy Trinity, then a holiday, a house move and a new ministry.

Kath's last service was on the 1st January 2012 when she had an all age “leaving or sending service” at 3pm followed by tea. We are all very sad to see Kath go but wish her every blessing in her new post.

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“I retired from being Vicar at St John’s Fairfield and returned to Holy Trinity in 2003. I am married to Val (a retired counsellor) and have grown up children living away. I have particular interest in healing ministry and teaching as part of my ministry here.” We sometimes offer an in depth listening and healing ministry to individuals who the Lord leads to us. .

Ruth was licensed as a Lay Reader in 1993 and since then has served as both Chairman and Warden to the Liverpool diocesan Readers’ Association. In 1998 Ruth became ‘Reader-in-charge’ at Holy Trinity Redgate, ‘the church in the school' where she shared responsibility with the Vicar for worship and pastoral care. Ruth has since retired from this position and is now a member of the ministry team responsible for preaching and pastoral care..

I have been a member of Holy Trinity since 1974 when I moved from Portsmouth to Formby with my family. I am married to my wife Barbara and have two grown up sons. I was licensed as a reader for Holy Trinity Church on 6th November 1991 at Ormskirk Parish Church by Revered Michael Henshall, Bishop of Warrington.

As a reader I conduct services, preach, and lead intercessory prayers. I also conduct funerals when requested and take Holy communion on a rota basis to those unable to attend church due to illness.

Brian has been a Lay Reader at Holy Trinity since he was licensed in 2001. He has been an active member of the celebration service team since its formation and enjoys leading all styles of worship. Brian still works full time as a Dental Surgeon, and is married to Penny with two grown up children.

I’ve attended Holy Trinity Church with Jean since we moved to Formby in 1979 and found a very warm welcome here. We have two grown-up sons, Ben and Owen. I was a Venture Scout leader for about 10 years and have sung (after a fashion) in the church music group. I was licensed as a Reader in 1998. I enjoy preaching because it’s the only time I can speak without being interrupted. I’m a geologist by profession and believe in the complete harmony of the Bible with modern science.

I'm Sylvia, the mother of 2 daughters and the grandmother of 2 grandsons, that all live locally, so my retirement (from nursing) is very busy. I have been licensed as a Reader since 1988, and I am most interested in helping people have a greater experience of prayer, and exploring the Scriptures. Mainly, I have an input at Redgate, where, apart from taking part in the Services, I support the Adventurer's team.

After a life of sailing the seven seas I met my wife Margaret whilst passing through Liverpool in the early 1980’s, where we have lived happily since. Was licensed as a Reader in April 2007, and to Holy Trinity in April 2009. Becoming Reader with Responsibility for Redgate: “The Church in the School” on 21st February 2010. I enjoy the challenge set for each of us by the Bible.

Pam Pearson is a mum of three, nana of three and retired civil servant. Pam says that " I enjoy being a Churchwarden because by serving you, I am serving the servant King."