© Elm Hall Drive Methodist Church 2005-
Minister: Rev. Dr. Andrew Fox
Andrew has been our minister since 1999 having previously served four churches in the Oxford circuit. Before becoming a minister he did research in animal physiology and he speaks regularly on science and faith issues, especially genetics and ethics. He is married to Susie and they have three children and a dog.
Pastoral Outreach Worker: Paul Greggs
Paul is a true Scouser, having been born and brought up in Liverpool. Paul has been with us as Pastoral Outreach Worker since 2003. He is married to Jackie and they have three children.
Youth and Student Worker: Ruth East
Ruth was born in Lancashire and went to school in Bolton. She started work at EHD in 2005. Ruth completed a degree of Youth and Community Work at Oxford Brookes University, while working as a youth worker at St Marys Church Princes Risborough, Bucks.
Ruth really enjoys working with young people and students, helping them journey with God.
In her own time she likes cinema trips, music, gigging and generally hanging out with mates.
Church Stewards
As well as the Ministerial Team we have a team of 8 Church Stewards and 1 Youth Steward.
Stewards are appointed for 4 years (1 year for the Youth Steward).
This year’s Senior Stewards are Janet Ward and Alan Kershaw.
As well as looking after the practical details of putting on the Sunday services, the Stewards in partnership with the Ministerial Team are responsible for the spiritual leadership in the Church.
Why not become a Steward yourself? It is a challenging role and carries a burden of responsibility to the whole church family. However, it is also very rewarding.
If you are interested, please speak to one of the stewards to find out more.
Other roles in the church
Administrator:
Kathryn Stansfield
Music Group:
Ruth Lackenby
Organists:
Chris Jones and Neil Marks
Prayer Chain Co-
Cath Martin
Racial Justice Group:
Paul Greggs
Safeguarding Children Rep:
Rachael Willoughby
Student Contact:
Amy Rawcliffe
Monthly Newsletter:
Joanna Ward
Weekly Notices:
Kathryn Stanfield
There are of course many other people who help out in a number of capacities. Whether or not you have been mentioned here by name, please accept our grateful thanks for all your hard work.