The Ministry Team

Keith Jones: Vicar  •  Kath Rogers: Curate  •  John Skinner: Minister  •  Ruth Woodward: Reader  •  Colin Eastwood: Reader  •  Brian Thorne: Reader  •  Garth Raybould: Reader  •  Sylvia Beardsell: Reader  • John Paton: Reader  •  Pam Pearson: Churchwarden  •  Leslie Thurgeson: Churchwarden

Reverend Keith Jones

Vicar's News

Reverend Keith Jones : Vicar of Holy Trinity Church FormbyI have been Vicar of Holy Trinity since November 1999, having moved here from Leek in North Staffordshire. I was Ordained in Liverpool in 1975, leaving in 1979 to work for 9 years in Buckhurst Hill in Essex. I was born in Crosby, which is only a few miles from Formby, so I have returned to my roots.

I am married to Meg, a Speech and Language Therapist. We have three grown up children all following their chosen professions.

Reverend Kath Rogers: Curate

Kath Rogers, Curate at Holy Trinity Reverend Kath Rogers was Ordained as Priest by Bishop James in Liverpool Cathedral, in June 2008.

On the 12th November Kath was licensed as a fulltime curate at Holy Trinity. Prior to that Kath was in full time employment and was a non-stipendiary or unpaid curate working in the parish when she is not at work or enjoying family life. The change means that Kath will train at Holy Trinity for two years before going to be a vicar or priest in charge of her own church elsewhere

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Reverend John Skinner: Minister

Photograph of John SkinnerAwaiting information .





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Mrs Ruth Woodward: Reader

Redgate: The church in the school

Photograph of Ruth Woodward: Reader in charge of Regate.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. On 21st February Ruth retired from this position.

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Colin Eastwood: Reader

 

photo of Colin Eastwood, Reader at Holy Trinity Church Formby. 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.

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Brian Thorne: Reader

Celebration Service

Photo of Brian Thorne, Lay Reader at Holy Trinity Church Formby.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.


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Garth Raybould: Reader

 

Photograph of Garth Raybould - Reader at Holy Trinity Church, FormbyI’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.

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Sylvia Beardsell: Reader

 

Sylvia BeardsellI'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.

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John Paton: Reader in Charge at Redgate

Redgate: The church in the school

John Paton pictured with his wife Margaret and Bishop Richard.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.

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Pam Pearson: Churchwarden

 

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




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Les Thurgeson: Churchwarden

 

Les Thurgeson:  Churchwarden at Holy Trinity. Les retired from work in February 2008 and he became Churchwarden in May 2008. Churchwardens are responsible for the fabric of the Church and the day to day running of the Church. Historically they represent all the parishioners. Les says " I consider it to be an honour to be a warden at Holy Trinity".


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