Shropshire & Marches
Methodist Circuit

Originally from Canada, I’ve called Shropshire home since 2017 and before that living on Iona in Scotland. I am creative, curious and a bit quirky passionate about pioneering, trying new things and maybe failing but becoming richer in learning. I also like a bit of Law and Order (both the tv show and a bit of structure!).

I’m pastorally inclined, a little bit radical, and passionate about social justice. I care about the environment, equality, LGBTQ+ inclusion, interfaith relationships and believe everyone deserves to be treated with dignity, to have their voice heard, and to find a place where they can belong without having to hide who they are- especially in communities of faith.

My spirituality is rooted in the Celtic Christian tradition of the Hebrides, woven through the tapestry of my family heritage and expressed through Methodism, especially The Methodist Way Of Life.  I love the richness of tradition (not preservation) and equally drawn to questions and possibilities. I love gathering with those who are spiritually curious, wrestle with doubt, and those who are still stumbling through or those steeped in faith from childhood.  I’m passionate about sharing why I’m a student of Jesus because I find his invitation to love and live counter culturally to be compelling.

For me, church isn’t just a building or a Sunday service. It’s people gathering to explore, learn, question, disagree, doubt and grow and be part of The Story- a community…of faith.

I have oversight of Bayston Hill, Bomere Heath and Belle Vue Methodist Churches, and you’ll often find me somewhere in between.

I’m a huge fan of The Vicar of Dibley, Father Ted and Law & Order (this time the tv show), history and archaeology, a bigger fan of my daughter and her family, and, my husband, who is an arm chair expert in Bach and film.