Here's his introduction to you all.
"I write to introduce myself as the newly elected Chair of the House of Clergy for York Diocesan Synod. I was proposed by James Grainger-Smith, seconded by Christine Haddon-Reece and elected in a short meeting of the clergy present at the Diocesan Synod of 18 October.
Having trained at St Stephen’s House, Oxford I was ordained in 1991 and served my title parish at Acklam, Middlesbrough. My first incumbency was at North Ormesby, again in Middlesbrough. After a ten year stint as a teacher at a Middlesbrough community comprehensive school I became Vicar of Helmsley in September 2010 and Rural Dean of Northern Ryedale in the following year.
During my early years in ministry I was a counsellor for RELATE.
I want to make a difference as Chair of the House of Clergy. I represent clergy on Archbishop’s Council, the Agenda Committee for Diocesan Synod and on the Vacancy in See Committee when that becomes appropriate. I would anticipate interpreting what policy decisions may mean for clergy. I would also hope to act as a conduit between parish and sector clergy with archdeacons, bishops and archbishop when the occasion arises.
I want to help. I look forward to working with you in this new role. You can contact me on tim.robinson123@btinternet.com, 01439 770983 or 07738 159073."