Church of the Holy Nativity, Chapel House
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Vicar: Reverend Canon Peter Kenney
Peter has been a minister in Newcastle Diocese for 33 years, and was a team vicar of St Wilfrid's in Newbiggin Hall during the eighties. He is the Bishop's Advisor in Pastoral Care and Counselling and an Honorary Canon of Newcastle Cathedral. He will continue in these roles as well as serving part-time in Chapel House. He will bring valuable experience and skill to the parish.
Church Wardens: Mrs Jacqueline Rainford & Mrs Debbie Owens
Mrs Jacqueline Rainford and Mrs Debbie Owens are our elected Church Wardens. They make sure the church is appropriately managed and cared for.
In addition to Church Warden, Debbie also helps with children's activities.
Mrs Barbara Perry cares efficiently for the finances and maintains audited accounts. She also helps to edit the Church Magazine 'The Star'.
PCC Secretary: Mrs Elizabeth Lattimer
Mrs Elizabeth Lattimer is our competent secretary who also helps edit 'The Star' and organises the walking group.
'Outside In' Community Project: Mrs Dorothy Walker
Mrs Dorothy Walker, a former bank employee awarded for her 'care of customers', co-ordinates the 'Outside In' Community Project publicity and Parish Centre bookings.
'Outside In' Community Project: Mrs Jenny Douthwaite
Mrs Jenny Douthwaite is our Community Project Development Officer and can usually be contacted in the office on Tuesdays. She brings much administration experience to the project.
Rev'd Helen Arnold joined the team as Assistant Curate in September 2011. She has served in other parishes in the West of Newcastle for a number of years. She can generally be seen on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays and out and about meeting people. She also serves as a police chaplain.
Rev'd Anne Marr is a Deacon and a retired Mental Health Chaplain. She assists in a voluntary capacity and helps co-ordinate the 'Outside In' community project.
Rev'd Derek Marr is a retired Ordained Local Minister and helps on an occasional basis.
Holy Nativity Church: General
Hillhead Parkway, Chapel House, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE5 1DR
Parish Office: 0191 229 0401
E-Mail: nativity709@btinternet.com
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