Diocese of York / Developing Ministry / Readers / Who’s Who

The Venerable Sam Rushton

Archdeacon of York & Warden of Readers

Email:: adyk@yorkdiocese.orgSend Email
Tel:: 01904 758241

In addition to her role as Archdeacon of York, Sam holds the diocesan-wide portfolio of Warden of Readers. Sam served as Archdeacon of Cleveland from 2015 to 2019, and was previously Diocesan Adviser for Licensed Ministry, Warden of Readers, Area Dean of Chippenham and Associate Minister of the North Chippenham Group of Churches in the Diocese of Bristol.

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Lynn Comer

Director of the York School of Ministry and Diocesan Director of Reader Studies

Email:: lynn.comer@yorkdiocese.org Send Email
Tel:: 01904 699525

Lynn is the Director of the York School of Ministry and also co-ordinates learning and teaching across the three Diocesan hubs.

As Diocesan Director of Reader Studies she is responsible for the pre-licensing ministerial formation of all candidates recommended and approved for Reader training in the diocese.

Avril Rhodes

Reader Enquiry and Selection Administrator and Sub Warden for Stokesley Deanery

Email:: readervocations@yorkdiocese.orgSend Email
Tel:: 01642 780323

Avril co-ordinates and manages the process of application and discernment for Reader Ministry, supporting candidates, their sponsoring churches and Discernment Day advisers.

Please contact Avril if you are exploring a vocation to Reader Ministry or wish to apply for training through a Discernment Day.

As Sub-Warden for Stokesley Deanery Avril works with the Warden and the Area Dean to ensure effective deployment of Readers ministering within the Deanery and to provide pastoral care to Readers.

Please contact Avril at avrilrhodes@hotmail.co.uk if you have questions about the nature of Reader Ministry, your role and ministry, or any pastoral concerns.

Wendy Shaw

Warden of Readers' Administrative Assistant

Email:: readers@yorkdiocese.orgSend Email
Tel:: 01642 706095

Wendy provides administrative support to the Warden of Readers and oversees processes for transferring Readers, managing 'Permissions to Officiate', the move to 'Emeritus' status and Reader reviews.

Tricia Richardson

Deputy Warden of Readers for Cleveland Archdeaconry and Sub Warden for Mowbray Deanery

Email:: triciarichardson3344@gmail.comSend Email
Tel:: 01609 778963

As Archdeaconry Deputy Warden, Tricia has an overview of Reader ministry within Cleveland Archdeaconry, working with the Warden and the Bishop to manage the structures and processes, and to provide pastoral support to Readers in training and support for Sub-Wardens in their work with Readers.

As Sub-Warden for Mowbray Deanery, Tricia works with the Warden and the Area Dean to ensure effective deployment of Readers ministering within the Deanery and to provide pastoral care to Readers.

Please contact Tricia if you have questions about the nature of Reader Ministry, your role and ministry, or any pastoral concerns.

Janice Midwood

Deputy Warden of Readers for the East Riding Archdeaconry

Email:: DepWoRER@yorkdiocese.orgSend Email
Tel:: 01723 513819

Janice has an overview of Reader ministry within the East Riding Archdeaconry, working with the Warden and the Bishop of Hull to manage the structures and processes, and to provide pastoral support to Readers in training and support for Sub-Wardens in their work with Readers.

Janice also organises the meetings of the Archdeaconry Readers' Committee and the Archdeaconry Readers' AGM and 'Quiet Day'.

Mike Bailey

Deputy Warden of Readers for York Archdeaconry and Sub Warden for South Wold and Derwent Deaneries

Email:: DepWoRY@yorkdiocese.orgSend Email
Tel:: 01430 873318

As Archdeaconry Deputy Warden, Mike has an overview of Reader ministry within York Archdeaconry, working with the Warden, the Archbishop and the Bishop of Selby to manage the structures and processes, and to provide pastoral support to Readers in training and support for Sub-Wardens in their work with Readers.

Mike also organises the meetings of the Archdeaconry Readers' Committee and the Archdeaconry Readers' AGM and 'Quiet Day'.

As Sub-Warden for Derwent and South Wold Deaneries, Mike works with the Warden and the Area Dean to ensure effective deployment of Readers ministering within the Deaneries and to provide pastoral care to Readers.

Please contact Mike if you have questions about the nature of Reader Ministry, your role and ministry, or any pastoral concerns.

Chris Elliot

Central Readers’ Council Representative

Email:: chris@owletscottage.orgSend Email
Tel:: 01904 701928

Chris has been elected by the York Diocesan Readers association to represent York Diocese Readers in national discussions at the Central Readers Council.

The CRC meets annually, usually in March or April, to discuss current developments and issues in Reader and Lay ministry and to determine national policy and guidance.

Further details about the work of CRC can be found on the CRC website at www.readers.cofe.anglican.org.

The Revd Shirley Hebden

Sub Warden of Readers for North and South Holderness Deaneries

Email:: shirley.hebden@gmail.comSend Email
Tel:: 01262 488284

A former Reader herself, Shirley works with the Warden and the Area Deans to ensure effective deployment of Readers ministering within the Deaneries and to provide pastoral care to Readers.

Sub Wardens encourage and support vocations to Reader Ministry, facilitate on-going review conversations and continuing ministerial development.

Please contact Shirley if you have questions about the nature of Reader Ministry, your role and ministry, or any pastoral concerns.

Bernadette Burbridge

Sub Warden for York Deanery

Email:: bernadette.burbridge@gmail.comSend Email
Tel:: 01904 658908

Bernadette works with the Warden and the Area Dean to ensure effective deployment of Readers ministering within the Deanery and to provide pastoral care to Readers.

Sub Wardens encourage and support vocations to Reader Ministry, facilitate on-going review conversations and continuing ministerial development.

Please contact Bernadette if you have questions about the nature of Reader Ministry, your role and ministry arrangements or any pastoral concerns which may arise.

Ivan Carruthers

Sub Warden for Hull Deanery

Tel:: 07517 182760

Ivan works with the Warden and the Area Dean to ensure effective deployment of Readers ministering within the Deanery and to provide pastoral care to Readers.

Sub Wardens encourage and support vocations to Reader Ministry, facilitate on-going review conversations and continuing ministerial development.

Please contact Ivan if you have questions about the nature of Reader Ministry, your role and ministry arrangements or any pastoral concerns which may arise.

Revd Rebecca Haughty

Sub Warden for Guisborough Deanery

Email:: revrebecca2011@btinternet.comSend Email
Tel:: 01642 493661

Rebecca works with the Warden and the Area Dean to ensure effective deployment of Readers ministering within the Deanery and to provide pastoral care to Readers.

Sub Wardens encourage and support vocations to Reader Ministry, facilitate on-going review conversations and continuing ministerial development.

Please contact Rebecca if you have questions about the nature of Reader Ministry, your role and ministry arrangements or any pastoral concerns which may arise.

Steve Parkin

Sub Warden for Beverley and Howden Deaneries

Email:: sparkin55@hotmail.comSend Email
Tel:: 01482 872705

Steve works with the Warden and the Area Dean to ensure effective deployment of Readers ministering within the Deaneries and to provide pastoral care to Readers.

Sub Wardens encourage and support vocations to Reader Ministry, facilitate on-going review conversations and continuing ministerial development.

Please contact Steve if you have questions about the nature of Reader Ministry, your role and ministry arrangements or any pastoral concerns which may arise.

Julia Jones

Sub Warden for Scarborough Deanery

Email:: juliagracejones20@gmail.comSend Email
Tel:: 01723 259271

Julia works with the Warden and the Area Dean to ensure effective deployment of Readers ministering within the Deanery and to provide pastoral care to Readers.

Sub Wardens encourage and support vocations to Reader Ministry, facilitate on-going review conversations and continuing ministerial development.

Please contact Julia if you have questions about the nature of Reader Ministry, your role and ministry arrangements or any pastoral concerns which may arise.

Sylvia Swan

Sub Warden for Middlesbrough Deanery

Email:: sylvia.swan@gmail.comSend Email
Tel:: 01642 289592

Sylvia works with the Warden and the Area Dean to ensure effective deployment of Readers ministering within the Deanery and to provide pastoral care to Readers.

Sub Wardens encourage and support vocations to Reader Ministry, facilitate on-going review conversations and continuing ministerial development.

Please contact Sylvia if you have questions about the nature of Reader Ministry, your role and ministry arrangements or any pastoral concerns which may arise.

Avril Rhodes

Reader Enquiry and Selection Administrator and Sub Warden for Stokesley Deanery

Email:: readervocations@yorkdiocese.orgSend Email
Tel:: 01642 780323

Avril co-ordinates and manages the process of application and discernment for Reader Ministry, supporting candidates, their sponsoring churches and Discernment Day advisers.

Please contact Avril if you are exploring a vocation to Reader Ministry or wish to apply for training through a Discernment Day.

As Sub-Warden for Stokesley Deanery Avril works with the Warden and the Area Dean to ensure effective deployment of Readers ministering within the Deanery and to provide pastoral care to Readers.

Please contact Avril at avrilrhodes@hotmail.co.uk if you have questions about the nature of Reader Ministry, your role and ministry, or any pastoral concerns.

Steve West

Sub Warden for New Ainsty Deanery

Email:: west28glc@btinternet.comSend Email
Tel:: 01937 835098

Steve works with the Warden and the Area Dean to ensure effective deployment of Readers ministering within the Deanery and to provide pastoral care to Readers.

Sub Wardens encourage and support vocations to Reader Ministry, facilitate on-going review conversations and continuing ministerial development.

Please contact Steve if you have questions about the nature of Reader Ministry, your role and ministry arrangements or any pastoral concerns which may arise.

Margaret Price

Sub Warden for Easingwold and Southern Ryedale Deaneries

Email:: MargaretPrice1@aol.comSend Email
Tel:: 01347 811262

Margaret works with the Warden and the Area Deans to ensure effective deployment of Readers ministering within the Deaneries and to provide pastoral care to Readers.

Sub Wardens encourage and support vocations to Reader Ministry, facilitate on-going review conversations and continuing ministerial development.

Please contact Margaret if you have questions about the nature of Reader Ministry, your role and ministry arrangements or any pastoral concerns which may arise.

Gwyneth Southall

Sub Warden for Bridlington and Harthill Deaneries

Email:: southalldavid@southalldavid.karoo.co.ukSend Email
Tel:: 01377 253572

Gwyneth works with the Warden and the Area Deans to ensure effective deployment of Readers ministering within these Deaneries and to provide pastoral care to Readers.

Sub Wardens encourage and support vocations to Reader Ministry, facilitate on-going review conversations and continuing ministerial development.

Please contact Gwyneth if you have questions about the nature of Reader Ministry, your role and ministry arrangements or any pastoral concerns which may arise.

Mrs Margaret Brough

Sub Warden for Northern Ryedale Deanery

Email:: margbrough@gmail.comSend Email
Tel:: 01751 476566

Margaret works with the Warden and the Area Dean to ensure effective deployment of Readers ministering within the Deanery and to provide pastoral care to Readers. Sub Wardens encourage and support vocations to Reader Ministry, facilitate on-going review conversations and continuing ministerial development. Please contact Margaret if you have questions about the nature of Reader Ministry, your role and ministry arrangements or any pastoral concerns which may arise.

Jane Macfarlane

Sub Warden for Whitby Deanery

Email:: jane_macfarlane@hotmail.co.ukSend Email
Tel:: 01947 603995

Jane works with the Warden and the Area Dean to ensure effective deployment of Readers ministering within the Deanery and to provide pastoral care to Readers.

Sub Wardens encourage and support vocations to Reader Ministry, facilitate on-going review conversations and continuing ministerial development.

Please contact Jane if you have questions about the nature of Reader Ministry, your role and ministry arrangements or any pastoral concerns which may arise.

Margaret Barr

Sub Warden for Selby Deanery

Tel:: 01977 682545