Our People
A benefice of this kind flourishes through teamwork. Along with churchwardens, PCCs and a whole host of willing volunteers we share the work of ministry in these six villages. The ministry team is made up of those with a formal role in leading worship in our churches. We meet every fortnight to pray together, to plan worship, and to develop discipleship and outreach. We are supported by a benefice administrator and a wedding co-ordinator.
The Ministry Team
Revd Jane Manley
Rector
(Day off: Monday)
Jane was born and brought up in Zimbabwe but has lived in England since the early 1980s. She is married with three children and three adorable granddaughters as well as a cat and chickens. She was ordained at Christchurch, Oxford, in 2008 and has since served in Bracknell, Crowthorne and London, where she was also Dean of Women. Jane enjoys sewing, cooking, gardening and walking.
Revd Pat Bhutta
Associate Priest
(Days off: Monday and Tuesday)
Pat was born in Egypt and lived in many places as an army child. She worked as a solicitor before training for ministry in Oxford. She was ordained in 2010. She is married to Anwar and they have four adult children.
Revd Janice Macdonald
Associate Curate (Part time)
Janice was ordained in 2015 and lives locally. She is married with grown up children and small grandsons.
Revd Derek Spears
Associate Priest (Part time)
Derek, who has recently retired from full time ministry and moved locally, assists across the benefice. His hobbies include motor-biking, cooking and music.
Margaret Davison
Licensed Lay Minister
Margaret was born and raised in Yorkshire, but has lived in Woolhampton for many years. She become a licensed lay minister in November, 2016.
Benefice Administration and Support
Brenda Scott
Benefice Administrator
Brenda was born and brought up in Reading. She is married to Bill and they live in Brimpton Common. She became benefice administrator in November 2010.
Samantha Cave
Wedding Administrator
Samantha moved to the parish from the Midlands in 2005. Married to Ian they have two grown sons. She is a voluntary charity administrator and became Wedding Administrator in August 2014.