Revd. Vicky Atkins is the Superintendent Minister for the Calderdale Circuit. As well as caring for her own churches, she helps, supports and advises the other Ministers in the circuit. She has a busy life!
As well as six church stewards whose job is to assist our Minister, Revd Kathie Heathcoat, we are fortunate in also having Revd. John Saville to help us. Strictly speaking he is a "supernumerary", (or retired), minister, but is active and does a great deal of work at St. Paul's. He is especially interested in church music.
Revd. John Saville
Love doing, in no order! Music, being married to Ruth, photography, travel, church, preaching, family, discussion. Presently chair of property meeting and pastoral visitor.
Former minister in 12 of the churches in the Calderdale Methodist Circuit and 6 churches around the country and Chaplaincy of a Hospital and Coal Mine. Former drummer and keyboard player in bands.
Played many organs, not least, Church of the Nativity Jerusalem, Lutheran Church Hamburg, Hong Kong and Durham Cathedrals
Anxious, and motivated to share the Love of Jesus, wherever I can, and support our minister Rev Kathie.
Tom Ferguson - Circuit Lay Worker
We are fortunate too, to have the help of Mr. Tom Ferguson, who assists at all the churches in our Calderdale Circuit
Hello, my name is Tom Ferguson. I am the lay worker for the Upper Valley section of the circuit.
I live with my wife, Diane, in a village called Altofts at the flatter end of the Calder Valley in the Wakefield District. We have four grown-up children and one granddaughter.
I taught in primary education for 20 years before being called to work in the Calderdale Circuit. A lifelong Methodist, I am a local preacher and organist. There is no better combination than the theology and poetry of a Charles Wesley hymn coupled with a strong, singable tune!
I am proud of the Methodist Church's commitment to inclusion. I believe strongly in the Wesleyan ideal that all people are offered God's grace in Christ and it is our task to extend that welcome to our neighbours.
Diane and I enjoy travelling around Europe, often driving to France and sometimes Germany, Austria and Italy. It is a wonderful way to experience the wonder of God's creation as well as croissants, baguettes, cheese, ice-cream, cakes and, dare I say as a good Methodist, the occasional glass of wine or beer!
I enjoy watching rugby league, experiencing the highs and – more often than not – lows of following Castleford Tigers.
St. Paul's Church Stewards
Mrs Dawn Teague
(Senior Steward)
Mrs Angela Hellowell
(Senior Steward)
Mrs Eileen Gledhill
Mrs Wendy Young
Mrs Ruth Lee
Mrs Liz Cheetham