|
Our mission and ministry is the responsibility of all church members, but some paid and voluntary posts are necessary to help organise and enable the church to fulfil its potential in reaching out to our community.
Some members of the Staff and Leadership team in the parish are introduced here with descriptions of their broad areas of responsibility. You will find others from the home page tabs and under contact us.
Reverend Alex Baxter - Rector
 The Rector has overall responsibility for “the cure of souls” - guiding the whole mission and ministry of the Church of England within the parish. He works closely with the Churchwardens and PCC in ensuring that the church shares the word and love of God in our community.
Do please contact Alex if you would like to discuss anything about baptisms, weddings, funerals, confession/reconciliation, house blessings or any other aspect of spiritual, church, community life.
Email: Rev Alex Baxter
Tel: 01273 875894
|
Reverend Tom Cameron - Assistant Priest
 Tom assists the Rector with our mission in the parish and has particular responsibility for the church of St John the Baptist, Clayton. He has lived in Hassocks since 2011, having moved from London where he was Chaplain at Barts Hospital, and before that worked at St Paul's Cathedral.
Tom is a keen cook, previously having worked as a baker, and his cakes and preserves are always popular at our fairs and social events!
Tel: 01273 846274
|
Gary Pickett - Youth Worker
 Gary is responsible for our work with young people in the range Y1-Y11. He shares his time between this parish and the neighbouring Beacon Parish. Gary's role has been funded with help from The Diocese of Chicester Mission Fund.
Gary was formaly a retail manager and had always volunteered as a youth leader, Gary grew up within the Boys' Brigade from the age of three and is stil involved in the BB in his spare time.
Gary has a heart for seeing young people grow and to be the best they can, Gary helps young people grow in their faith and self confidence.
In his spare time Gary enjoys running voluntry youth groups, spanding time with his Godson's and he likes to go on Mission work to Uganda.
Email: Gary Pickett
Tel: 07745299289
|
Robin Holford - Licensed Reader
 Robin is a Reader or 'Licensed Lay Minister', with responsibility for assisting in leading worship, preaching and funerals. He was formerly a chemical engineer in the oil industry.
Email: Robin Holford
Tel: 01273 84251
|
Susannah Anson - Licensed Reader
 Sue is a licensed Reader for the Parish. Her desire is to serve God with her whole life. She loves walking alongside people and talking about Jesus whenever she can.
Sue is an experienced teacher of Geography and Maths. She is marrid to Mike and has two teenage boys Mark and Chris and a one eyed bionic cat called Leo.
Sue has a heart for chaplaincy and is currently a volunteer Chaplin at the PRH, she is also training to be a counsellor
In her spare time Sue enjoys just being outdoors - walking, cycling or camping are her favorite pastimes.
|
Marion Smith - Parish Administrator
 Marion is our Parish Administrator she joined the team in 2019 to help support all the work going on in the Parish.
Marion has a passion for singing and childrens work and encouraging young people to sing. She is married to James and has two older children Mathew and Katie and a dog called Skye
In her spare time Marion enjoys walking with her dog, theater and swimming are her favorite past times.
Email: Parish Administrator
Tel: 01273 846853
|
|
Churchwardens:
In co-operation with the Rector, the Churchwardens are generally responsible for the day-to-day functioning of the whole parish. These responsibilities include various aspects of administration, operations, finance and personnel.
|
|
Churchwarden - Janet Sharman
Tel: 01273 845194
|
Churchwarden - Kate Sims
Tel: 01273 844802
|
Churchwarden - Chris Moss
Tel: 07771 668125
|
| |
