Who's Who

vicar.allsaintschildwall@gmail.com
Mobile: 07305 842257

I love God, am generally calm under pressure and have a keen sense of humour. I am currently in my first year as a Curate at All Saints Church, Childwall.
I obtained my first degree in Community Arts from LIPA and over the last 26 years’ my professional work has focussed on themes of creativity and expression, conflict and reconciliation, community cohesion and social regeneration.
Possessing quite a broad skillset, I often refer to myself as a ‘jack-of-all-trades and a master of none! I have specialist skills in workshop leading, training/teaching, personal coaching, singing, dance and drama. Prior to ordination I was blessed with a wide and varied career that also included venue management and strategic project management, working in a range of local, national and international contexts.
In 2019 I completed a Masters’ degree in Christian Leadership (focussing on Brexit, social trauma and cohesion) and am currently undertaking a Phd, focussing on offence and reconciliation.
I am enthusiastic, dedicated and (hopefully!) likeable. I have been married for 20 years and have 2 school-age children (and a dog!)

I am Bill, married to Elaine for the past 47 years. We live in Huyton and have two adult children and three Grand children. I come from a Mechanical/Electrical Engineering background and have been ordained for the past 28 years serving in parishes in Wigan, Liverpool and St Helens.. Prior to Ordination I served in my local Church in various ways including Churchwarden. I also worked for Liverpool Diocese as Diocesan Resources Officer for 8 years. Since retirement, I have been associated with All Saints since 2019 and if I am not at All Saints on a Sunday, I am usually covering acts of worship elsewhere.

Born in Southport Barbara moved to Liverpool at the age of 18 and has lived in the parish ever since. She joined All Saints with husband Garry in 1981 and has three married children and three grandchildren. Barbara is a church warden and has served on the PCC for four years. She is also a member of the MU and a bellringer and in her spare time enjoys gardening, reading, craft work and spending time with family.

Married 62 year with 3 sons and 6 grandchildren.
Chaiman of the Audit sub-Committee of the Liverpool Diocesan Board of Finance.
Member of Liverpool South Deanery Synod.
Church Organist.
Member of PCC sub-Committees for Stewardship and Development & Fabric.

Garry is married to Barbara and has three children and three wonderful grandchildren.
I have attended All Saints for 41 years. I attend a Small Group and appreciate the fellowship and support I recieve from the other members.
I am a member of the Church of England Evangelical Council.
I also co-ordinate the annual Heritage Weekend celebrations in September.
I retired 7 years ago and enjoy time with Barbara, music, poetry, gardening (I am a member if the Churchyard Gardening team) and walking my dog.

I have been a member at All Saints, Childwall for the last three years. I am a retired ecologist (ex-Environment Agency) but still fully active in environment and climate issues. I am one of the team managing Childwall Woods and Fields LNR and an avid bird watcher. And I sing in two choirs.

Julie has worked in Public Services for over 44 years and currently runs a disability charity as well as being an elected councillor in Liverpool.

Julie has served as a PCC Member, Deanery Synod rep, and has led youth work and Sunday school for many years during her time at All Saints’.

My name is Pam Baines and I am a PCC member. I am also a sidesperson, as well as being on the administration rota and part of the healing ministry team. Last year I stepped in to help for a year as a Deputy Warden.

I have worshipped at All Saints for my whole life, being baptised, confirmed and married in the church. It is a very special place for me. Over the years I have been a Sunday School Teacher and a Church Warden. and in recent years Group Scout Leader of the 29th Picton Scout Group, who meet in the Church Hall.

Diane Deacon is a member of the PCC.

I’m married; 45 years now, have two children and 2 grandchildren. Now retired my working life was spent as a teacher, and latterly a school education officer. I have an active Christian faith, formed through many interventions of the Spirit. I spent many years in a Pentecostal setting whilst concurrently worshipping in a Catholic church. I practise Ignatian spirituality, particularly meditative practices, being taught and encouraged by several Catholic sisters. On retirement I read theology and leadership, completing an MA in Christian Leadership at St Mellitus College. I was commissioned as an Anglican spiritual director in 2019. I became a member of All Saints in 2022, and was confirmed into the Anglican Church the same year.

Gary has been a part of the All Saints' congregation (family) with his wife Heather since 2017, performing with the Worship Band and being part of the Men's Breakfast group. He was elected to the PCC in 2021. Raised in the South East, Gary is a rare Chelsea fan on Merseyside and has a passion for cooking and travelling. He has two sons, Harry and Luke.

I have been coming to All Saints since 2014 with my family. I have served on the PCC 2016-2019 and then 2020 until the present time. I help with Rock Club, youth work and do sidesman once a month, along with attending Men’s Breakfast monthly. I used to teach History before changing career to train as a social worker. Always happy to chat with you at church so come and say hello!

Hi I am Sarah Swensson, I am 51 years old, married to Colin and have 2 amazing boys, Harry & Charlie.

I moved to Liverpool from Derby in 1999 having met and then married a scouser. I now live in a 'red' house, but I'll always be a Derby County fan!
This is my 4th year on the PCC, working with a wonderful group of individuals who all bring something different to the mix each and every meeting.
I am also the Electoral Roll Officer for All Saints, a sidesperson and help at Pebbles.

I have been worshipping at All Saints with my husband and son, since 2018, and have been a member of the PCC since 2022.
I am also part of the Development and Fabric sub-committee and part of the sidesperson team, who help at services.