The Team
Revd Craig Bishop
Team Rector
Craig serves the central group of parishes as well as being Team Rector. He likes being out of doors and walking in particular. Several times a year he makes time to walk up mountains or along long distance paths. He enjoys exploring with people how faith connects to, and can be evident in, the normal everyday things of life.
Revd Canon Dana Delap
Team Vicar
Dana arrived as vicar in 2014, after training and serving in Durham and Newcastle. She has been a probation officer, a church training officer and a prison chaplain. She is interested in worship and liturgy, and in reconciliation.
In the Vale and Cotswold Edge Team, Dana has introduced Soul Spaces in the local schools, including Chipping Campden.
Could this be you?
Team Vicar
We are currently looking for a Team Vicar to join us in ministering within the Vale and Cotswold Edge Team.
For more information: scriagbishop@hotmail.com
TBC
Fr Kevin Grumball
Associate Priest
Fr Kevin is a part-time associate vicar who is often seen with his puppets, especially Brian the sheep.
His paid job is as a Chief Information Security Officer in the London insurance market, so his weekdays are spent thinking like a criminal, and then Sundays forgiving them! He has been married to Charlotte for over forty years and they have five grown-up children, four cats, and a flock of geese.
Revd Jodie Ward
Curate
Jodie is based in Chipping Campden and lives with her husband Billy and their son Eliijah.
Jodie grew up in Churchdown, a large village between Gloucester and Cheltenham, and have spent time living in Herefordshire, Kent and Bristol where she trained for her ordination.
07946 770258
Amy Todd
Youth and Schools Leader
Prior to joining the team Amy has lived in various parts of the Globe. The Falkland Islands being one of the most interesting to date!
She spent time training at the NLTC studying Theology and leadership and has previously worked in the youth and worship teams there.
Amy has a heart for worship and for mentoring young people. She enjoys spending time with friends and family, especially her two boys Albert and Edward.
01386 841927
Nick Partridge
Reader
Nick has recently moved to the Cotswolds from Birmingham Diocese where he worked as a chaplain at Birmingham Cathedral and at a Marie Curie Hospice.
He has completed an MA in Mission & Spirituality, where he explored the effectiveness of the spiritual care offered in Marie Curie hospices.
He is now hoping to find new and exciting ways to connect with those who wouldn’t class themselves as regular Church attenders. When he’s not working Nick likes to spend time with his family and go walking.
01386 841927
Mark Taylor
Reader
Mark recently moved to Willersey joining the VaCE team from Moreton in Marsh where he lived for over 17 years after being seconded to the Fire Service College from Birmingham.
He is married with one daughter and a granddaughter.
He still works full time running his own company after retiring from the fire and rescue service where he served for over 30 years as a fire officer.
Mark is now a reader based in Willersey, but he serves in all the VaCE parishes.
07514584196
Carolynne Adam
Reader
My name is Carolynne Adam, I am married, have four grownup children and eight grandchildren and I am a retired primary school teacher. I was admitted and licensed as a Lay Reader in 1996 in the Peterborough diocese, in 2021 we moved to Willersey and in January 2023 my licence was transferred to Gloucester.
I feel very privileged to be able to share my faith with others. My hobbies include being with my family, knitting and crocheting.
01836 859364
Wayne Stirling Parker
Licenced Lay Minister / Reader
Wayne is based at St Lawrence, but is licensed to serve throughout the VaCE team. He trained in Theology, Ministry and Mission at Rippon College Cuddesdon, as part of the Gloucester and Hereford Pathway. He previously had a long career in operational management at Royal Mail. Alongside this, he was a keen racing driver for 30 years, and also worked as a race driving instructor.
Wayne enjoys being active in the village organisations and sees this as a valuable link between the church and the community. This enables a pastoral presence and connection throughout the week, not just on a Sunday. Amongst Wayne’s various interests, he enjoys walking, music, theatre, travelling, reading and time with friends and family.
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Naomi Morrey
Funeral Minister
My name is Naomi Morrey, last year(2022), I was a graduate of the first course offered by Gloucester Diocese for the licensing of lay persons to be funeral ministers. Since being licensed by the Bishop, I have taken funerals around the Vale and Cotswold Edge parishes and in the local crematoria. Also, interring ashes. I feel very privileged to be able to serve in this capacity.
01386 840350