Meet the ministry team
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Saint John’s is in a period of interregnum awaiting the appointment of a new priest in charge.
Saint John’s is supported by three Readers
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Mary Close
I was licensed as a Reader in Portsmouth Cathedral by Bishop Kenneth, in 2000. I became SubWarden of Havant Readers and I’m now Secretary to Portsmouth Readers Board.
At St John’s, I preach and lead services. The role I am ‘happiest’ , and where I believe our Lord means me to be, is when I am in contact with a bereaved family, conducting funerals and all that it involves.
I am a Deanery Synod representative and an Anna Chaplain.
annachaplaincy@saintjohnschurch.org.uk
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Chris Hollis
safeguarding@saintjohnschurch.org.uk
I am a Reader licensed to St John’s, the DBS Officer and Champion for the charity Care Home Friends, visiting our local Care Home.
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Zoë Skinner
I’ve been a Reader at St John’s since 1998. I particularly enjoy seeing families worshipping Jesus and exploring the Bible together.
one churchwarden,
members of the Parochial Church Council,
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Marion Collin
I’m the Electoral Roll Officer, responsible for maintaining the Electoral Roll, its annual update and 6 yearly re-write.
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Pam Ewing
treasurer@saintjohnschurch.org.uk
I am the PCC Treasurer, responsible for claiming Gift Aid tax rebates from HMRC, and a Deanery Synod representative.
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Carol Milford
prayer@saintjohnschurch.org.uk
I am the Parish Safeguarding Officer, Lead on Prayer Ministry and a member of the Pastoral Care Team
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Valerie Palmer
I moved to the village with my family in 1993 and have been an active member of the church family in various ways ever since. I have particular interest in Home Groups and encouraging discipleship and study of Scripture. I act as coordinator for the Home Groups which also involves helping to facilitate ‘whole church family’ courses and events. I have a keen interest in encouraging knowledge of and giving to missions overseas, in the UK and locally. I am the Tearfund representative for the church family.
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Chris Powne