Ministry Team

Reverend Scott Gardiner – Vicar
Scott leads worship and pastoral care across the benefice, supporting the life of all four churches and helping our communities grow in faith, welcome, and hope. If you would like to speak with Scott you can contact him here.

Churchwardens
Our churchwardens help care for our buildings, support worship, and serve as key points of contact in each parish.

Hampsthwaite
Judith Charlesworth – Churchwarden

Birstwith
Sue Baugh– Churchwarden

Killinghall
Sue Macdonald

Felliscliffe (Chapel of Ease)
Reg Houseman – Warden / Contact Person

Benefice Administrator
Gill Clarke
Our administrator offers calm, friendly support across the benefice, helping to keep our life together running smoothly and warmly welcoming those who get in touch.

Benefice Director of Music
Scott Phillips

Benefice Safeguarding Officer
Jo Shepherd
Our safeguarding officer ensure that our churches are safe and caring places for all, you can contact Jo here.

A full safeguarding statement can be found on our Safeguarding page.