Parish People
Priest-in-Charge: The Revd Andrew Sewell
Associate Priest: The Revd Jean Mayhew
Jean joined us in July 2005 following her ordination to the diaconate and was ordained Priest in July 2006. Jean lives near Goudhurst and works in the parish on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and three out of five Sundays. Jean is married to Patrick and enjoys her large family. Jean has responsibility in the parish for running our children's time' for mums and toddlers. Jean was promoted to Associate Priest in 2009 by Bishop Stephen.
Deacon: Revd Eileen Lander
Originally from St Luke’s, where she served as Churchwarden and Pastoral Assistant, Eileen joined us at St Paul’s in October 2008 for the last year of her training. She was ordained Deacon in July 2009. Eileen is keen to see the church grow and actively involved in outreach initiatives. She is enthusiastic about building relationships with, and serving the community.
Married to Bob, she has three children and three granddaughters. She enjoys reading, cycling (in fine weather!) and messing about with art and craft.
Reader: Mrs Maureen Thomas
Maureen has been licensed as a Reader for over ten years. She oversees parish visiting to the elderly, as well as leading a weekly service of Morning Prayer each Saturday. Maureen is married to Robert. Spare time for her means church flower arranging, looking after her family, scouting, assisting at a drop-in club, cooking parish lunches and walking her dog.
Pastoral Assistant : Jenny Clifton
Jenny co-ordinates our healing team, organises our prayer life and leads regular church quiet days. Jenny also is willing to take communion to the homes of parishioners if they are unable to get to church. Jenny is married to Chris, has two cats and enjoys looking after the local RSPCA clinic.
The Ministry Leadership Team
A formal Ministry leadership Team has been in existence at St Paul's since 2000. It comprises four members of the congregation: Hazel Howard, Gwyn McPherson, Mark Turner and Katy Carter. The MLT are active in church life, organising social events, leading worship, undertaking pastoral care, participating in prayer ministry and running groups.
Our Churchwardens and PCC
Our Churchwardens, Mark Turner and Gwyn McPherson, and the Parochial Church Council oversee the practical and financial side of Church life. They represent a cross section of the congregation and meet together every other month.
