"So Christ himself gave the apostles, the prophets,
the evangelists, the pastors and teachers,
to equip his people for works of service,
so that the body of Christ may be built up
until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge
of the Son of God and become mature,
attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ."
Ephesians 4:11-16
Associate Priest: Revd. Pepita Walker
Pepita was called to ministry later in life. She is a Local Ordained Minister with Permission to Officiate
Pepita has a grown up family and lives in the parish of Sapperton with Frampton Mansell with her husband Paul.
Lay Reader: Karen Czapiewski
Karen was licensed as a Lay Reader in September 2024.
She and her husband Ian live in Ewen and are members of Kemble Church.
Karen has a long list of things she used to do but still finds plenty to keep her occupied, generally involving cake and/or committees in equal measure.
Lay Reader: Liz Collins
Liz was licensed as a Lay Reader in September 2015.
She and her husband George live in Kemble. They have a grown up son and as a family they like to worship in Poole Keynes.
Liz works part time as a Primary School teacher and tutor.
Sportily Minister - Luke Campbell
Luke has three main passions: teaching sport, educating people on wellbeing and sharing the Gospel. He loves to see the smile on a child’s face when they learn a new skill, the joy that an adult feels when they find a form of exercise that suits them and the growth a new believer experiences as they are nurtured into faith.
Luke enjoys running up very steep hills, cycling when it is sunny and swimming in cold water. He says he thinks he's funnier than he is.
Luke is member of Cirencester Baptist Church where he leads the Young Adults Housegroup.
Fourth Year Curate: Revd. Dr. Steve Bullock
Steve was ordained in 2022 and has undertaken 3 years of his curacy in the next door benefice of Tetbury, Long Newnton, Beverston and Shipton Moyne. Now in his 4th year he is supporting the Thameshead benefice.
Before being ordained Steve had a career in youth work working with various churches, Christian youth organisations and the Diocese of Gloucestershire. He eventually ended up leading and teaching various children and youth courses at the University of Gloucestershire.
Steve loves working alongside all ages and enjoys seeing God working in different ways. He has lots of interests, some of which you may find quite surprising - ask him about them!
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