WHO’S WHO AT ST MARY’S
Clergy and Associate Staff
REVD ERIK HEEMSKERK
Erik has now started as our new Vicar, after moving to Barton with his wife Rosemarie and three children (five year old twins and a two year old) in September and is enjoying to get to know the area and the people. Erik is originally from The Netherlands but has been in the UK for the last 7 years. He trained at Wycliffe Hall in Oxford, and served his curacy in Cranleigh, Surrey. He has a special interest in early Christian history and theology, enjoys talking about football, other sports, books and many other things. He loves to get round the parish on his bike. If you’d like to talk to him about the Christian faith, the church, or anything else please send him an email on erik@stmarysbarton.com or text/call on 07 368 267 191. Erik’s day off is Monday.
DAVID BIRD
Assistant Minister David was a youth worker and then a vicar in Northamptonshire and London for nearly 40 years until his retirement in 2019. He is helping to lead forward plans for St Mary’s buildings as well as helping out on Sundays.
WILL DONALDSON
Assistant Minister Will recently retired from his diocesan job as Director of New Congregations. He loves St Mary’s and helps out on Sundays when needed.
Standing Committee
Standing Committee includes Churchwardens, PCC Secretary and Treasurer and in due course the Vicar!
DAVID STEPHENS
David has been a member of St Mary’s and the PCC for a number of years. He has served in roles on and off the PCC throughout the years. He is one of the Churchwardens.
Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults
The PCC has responsibility for the Safeguarding of Children and Vulnerable Adults and we are looking for a new person to be our Parish Safeguarging officer working Wendy Jones
JOHN GALLACHER
John has been a member of the PCC and has served in a number of ways at St Mary’s. He is one of the Churchwardens.
Looking for someone to be our Parish Safeguarding Officer
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WENDY JONES
Wendy is a longstanding member of St Mary's and married to Trevor. She serves the church as the PCC Secretary.
TREVOR JONES
Trevor has served in a number of roles for the church over the years as a PCC member and church warden. He is currently the PCC Treasurer.