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Revd Dawn Butcher |
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Revd Neil Barrett |
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Vicar |
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Email: revdawnbutcher@gmail.com
Tel: 07541 481715 |
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Hello, I'm Dawn. I joined the benefice as Vicar of Christ Church, Warley and St Mary the Virgin, Great Warley in April 2024. I was ordained in 2021 and served my Curacy in Broomfield, Chelmsford. I'm married to Paul, and we have two teenage children. I am originally from Dagenham, but we spent many years living in Romford before moving to Broomfield.
Before ordination, my main career was in HR, and after the children arrived I worked as a Parish Administrator for our church in Dagenham and a short time as a PA for the Bishop of Bradwell covering maternity leave.
It is a joy to serve as Vicar in these parishes and I'm excited to see what God is doing and what God is calling us into next. |
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Sylvia Partridge |
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Jane Montaigu |
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Church Warden & PCC Secretary |
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Church Warden |
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Hello, I'm Sylvia. I first attended Christ Church when I became a Leader with the Guides over 50 years ago. I attended a Parade Service once a month and was also involved with some Church activities and events. Over time, I gradually attended more Services and Christ Church became my home church. I was invited to join the PCC and later became the PCC Secretary, a post I still hold.
I am just starting my third year as Church Warden. Although this was not a position I would ever have thought of having I have enjoyed the role and being involved in different aspects of church life. |
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Hello, I am Jane and am now a Church Warden and member of the PCC, having worshipped at Christ Church since 2014 when I moved to this area from France. I worked in the Paris region for nearly 30 years as a bilingual HR manager in an international law firm and then in an international school. I really enjoy working with young people and work part-time as a teacher and tutor. I have two grown up children and a mad cat! In my spare time I enjoy walking, gardening, reading, singing, yoga and am learning to sketch and paint. |
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Julian Pennant |
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Olive Law |
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Licenced Lay Minister |
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Authorised Local Preacher |
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Hello, I'm Julian, I am a Licenced Lay Minister at Christ Church, which means that I help preach and lead services. I'm married to Rachel and we have 3 children with only our youngest still at home. I've been a science teacher for most of my career and am currently tutoring along with some gardening and garden design. I enjoy tennis, reading and walking in my spare time. |
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Hello! I have been an Authorised Local Preacher at Christ Church for some years. I particularly enjoy leading worship, when the whole church family are together. I am an Associate Worker with the Brentwood Schools Christian Worker Trust and love working in schools and welcoming school visits to Christ Church. When I'm not at church, I tutor maths. I enjoy growing things I can eat and love being a grandma. |
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Brendon Horrocks |
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Louise Kearns |
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Parish Safeguarding Officer |
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Pastoral Assistant |
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Hello, I'm Brendon. I am the Parish Safeguarding Officer and I ensure the activities we offer at Christ Church meet the requirements of the Chelmsford Diocese and the Church of England with regards to safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults. I am also a member of Christ Church PCC and support the Church Wardens in the running of services and help to maintain our church building and grounds. |
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Hello, I am Louise and I have been part of the Christ Church family for more than 27 years and have served in a variety of roles over that time. After completing training with the Diocese of Chelmsford, I am now the Church's Authorised Pastoral Assistant. If you know of anyone who would appreciate pastoral care or support (such as a visit, telephone call, email or personal prayer support) do please contact me via the Contact Us details on the website or using admin@christchurchwarley.org |
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John Kettlewell
Treasurer & Authorised Local Preacher |
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Mark Townsend
Buildings Group Leader & Deputy Church Warden |
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Hello. I am John. I have worshipped here since 2011. I am a retired accountant and so when a few years ago the post of Church Treasurer became vacant, I took on the role. I have responsibility for all aspects of church finance. I have also felt called to a preaching ministry and so am an Authorised Local Preacher. My other interests include Board Membership of a Registered Provider of Social Housing in the East End; I chair their Finance and Audit Committee. I have an allotment, and like to walk and cycle when time permits. |
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Hi, I'm Mark and I am a Deputy Church Warden here at Christ Church. My role is to support and assist the Churchwarden(s) and Vicar with the smooth running of services and mission events as well as helping to maintain our beautiful church buildings and grounds. I am a member of the Parochial Church Council (PCC) and also chair the Building's Group sub-committee. I have been worshipping here since 2009 and was Churchwarden from 2012-2018. In my spare time I enjoy cycling, golf, music and cooking. |
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Gemma Butfield |
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Benefice Administrator |
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Hello, I'm Gemma and I'm the Benefice Administrator for Christ Church, Warley & St Mary the Virgin, Great Warley. My role is to update our websites, respond to admin emails, enquiries for centre bookings, organise rotas, prepare baptism, banns, marriage & funerary paperwork and to assist the Vicar, Wardens and other staff members in the day to day running of the two churches. I have a young family and I enjoy gardening in my spare time. |
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