The Venerable Samantha Rushton
Archdeacon of Cleveland & Warden of Readers
- Email:
- adcl@yorkdiocese.orgSend Email
- Tel:
- 01642 706095
In addition to her role as Archdeacon of Cleveland, Sam holds the diocesan-wide portfolio of Warden of Readers.
Sam 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.
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
Enquiry and Selection Administrator
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.
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.
Chris Carnall
Deputy Warden for Cleveland Archdeaconry
- Email:
- cjcarnall@gmail.comSend Email
- Tel:
- 01845 522814
Chris 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.
Chris also organises the meetings of the Archdeaconry Readers' Committee and the Archdeaconry Readers' AGM and 'Quiet Day'.
Janice Midwood
Deputy Warden for the East Riding Archdeaconry
- Email:
- janicemidwood@btinternet.comSend 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'.
Judith Hewitt
Deputy Warden for York Archdeaconry
- Email:
- judithmhewitt@btinternet.comSend Email
- Tel:
- 01904 488331
Judith 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.
Judith also organises the meetings of the Archdeaconry Readers' Committee and the Archdeaconry Readers' AGM and 'Quiet Day'.
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.
Peter Teale
Central Readers' Council Representative
- Email:
- peterteale@ymail.comSend Email
- Tel:
- 01904 861945
Peter 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.
Shirley Hebden
Sub Warden for North and South Holderness Deaneries
- Email:
- shirley.hebden@gmail.comSend Email
- Tel:
- 01262 488284
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 arrangements or any pastoral concerns which may arise.
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.
Tricia Richardson
Sub Warden for Mowbray Deanery
- Email:
- tricia.richardson@tees.ac.ukSend Email
- Tel:
- 01609 778963
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.
Sub Wardens encourage and support vocations to Reader Ministry, facilitate on-going review conversations and continuing ministerial development.
Please contact Tricia 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.
Mike Bailey
Sub Warden for South Wold and Derwent Deaneries
- Email:
- mike.bailey@ymail.comSend Email
- Tel:
- 01430 873318
Mike 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 Mike 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
Sub Warden for Stokesley Deanery
- Email:
- avrilrhodes@hotmail.co.ukSend Email
- Tel:
- 01642 780323
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.
Sub Wardens encourage and support vocations to Reader Ministry, facilitate on-going review conversations and continuing ministerial development.
Please contact Avril if you have questions about the nature of Reader Ministry, your role and ministry arrangements or any pastoral concerns which may arise.
Jane Perkins
Sub Warden for New Ainsty Deanery
- Email:
- janeperkins678@btinternet.comSend Email
- Tel:
- 01937 558252
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 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.
Margaret Walker
Sub Warden for Bridlington and Harthill Deaneries
- Email:
- mamwalker@supanet.comSend Email
- Tel:
- 01262 679630
Margaret 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 Margaret 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
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.