Diocese of York / Developing Ministry / Reader Support / Who’s Who

The Venerable Dr Amanda Bloor

Archdeacon of Cleveland and Warden of Readers

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

In addition to her role as Archdeacon of Cleveland, Amanda holds the diocesan-wide portfolio of Warden of Readers. Amanda became Archdeacon of Cleveland in 2020, having served as Priest in Charge of Holy Trinity Bembridge, on the Isle of Wight, and Assistant Diocesan Director of Ordinands in the Diocese of Portsmouth.

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Lynn Comer

Director of Lifelong Learning

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

Avril Rhodes

Reader Enquiry and Selection Administrator

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.

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 and Stokesley Deaneries

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, East Riding Archdeaconry, and Sub Warden for Bridlington and Harthill Deaneries

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.

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.

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.

Lucy Willshaw

Sub Warden for Northern Ryedale Deanery

Email:: luwillshaw@live.co.ukSend Email
Tel:: 01439 770033

Lucy 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 Lucy 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.

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.

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.

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.

Margaret Duffy

Sub Warden for Hull Deanery

Email:: margaretduffyatwawne@gmail.comSend Email
Tel:: 01482 825908

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.

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.

Steve West

Sub Warden for New Ainsty Deanery and Selby 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.

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.