Vicar – Rev. Canon Simon Bessant
Priest in Charge for St Thomas Henbury and St John Macclesfield.
Simon presides over Holy Communion services, as well as regularly preaching at St Thomas Henbury.
Simon has been a real blessing to the congregation with his unique style of preaching and sensitivity of care to the development and growth of our faith.
Simon has an unique, evangelical sense of humour. 😀
Tele: 07957211319
Churchwarden – we currently have no churchwarden
St Thomas Church Secretary, Church Reader, Church Safeguarding Officer – Linda Craig
Church Secretary Duties;- The church secretary handles a wide range of tasks, from responding to emails, and also acts as a liaison between the parishioners and church’s administrative branch.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:– Demonstrates the ability to clearly and effectively communicate information to parishioners and visitors, to know everything at a moment’s notice, calm the storms and level mountains with just one look.
Work Environment and times:- work environment “that cupboard at the back of the church hall” working hours “24 hours a day 7 days a week”.
Salary:- A free pass from St Peter at the gates, while on earth “never appreciated, when it goes wrong its your fault”.
Linda can do all above as well as being a church reader. Linda can be seen leaping tall building in a single bound while writing church services and sermons. Linda can often be heard praying the church secretary’s pray, “God give me patience and be quick about it, please….!”.🙏
E-mail:- stthomashenbury@aol.com
Tel:- 01625 424505
Mobile:- 07749453899
Eco/Families Worker – Andrea Fitton
Andrea joined the team in May 2024.
Since then, she has established Little Angels (a weekly group for pre-school children and their parents/carers that meets during term-time) and Breakfast Church, a relaxed family-oriented service that takes place at 9.30 a.m. on the first Sunday of each month at St Thomas’ and the second Sunday of the month at St John’s (apart from August).
Andrea also goes in to local schools to lead assemblies and other activities. She is passionate about working with children and engaging in environmental issues.
Contact Andrea on
Tel:- 07366561955
Email:- ecofamiliesworker@gmail.com
Pastoral Care Team Leader – Carole Curzon
If you wish to have a home visit from a member of the pastoral care team, for yourself, or someone you know, or you would like to be included in our prayers, please contact Carole.
E-mail carolecurzon@hotmail.co.uk
Carole serves great coffee and tea and fantastic cakes, and always has a warm smile.
We all appreciate her love and care.😃
Tel: 01625 611477.
Treasurer – we currently have no Treasurer
