The new priest-in-charge appointed to St Mary’s, Cotham and St Paul’s, Clifton is to be Revd Richard Holroyd, currently Vicar of St Luke’s, Maidenhead. He will be in post from mid to late October onward.





There are three Licensed Lay Ministers in the congregation at St.Paul's: Derek Jay, Caro Barker-Bennett, and Rob Dimbleby

Derek is an early-retired Religious education teacher who has also
worked in inter-faith issues. He is currently training to be a spiritual
director and is one of the licensed lay ministers (aka Reader) in the
benefice. His hobbies include reading, early choral music, film and
spending too much time on the internet.

Caro Barker Bennett is a Licensed Lay Minister based at St Paul's. She is also a member of Bristol Cathedral Chapter supporting their work with schools. She began her career as a teacher and youth worker, then became an Industrial Chaplain on Tyneside.She moved on to be Director of Education, first in Manchester Diocese and then in Bristol Diocese.

Rob is our other Lay Minister and is also one of our church wardens. So when he isn't fretting over leaks in the roof Rob likes nothing better than fretting over his next sermon. He enjoys reading Samuel Beckett and drinking in pubs listed in The Good Beer Guide. Other interests include reading stories to children, especially his nephew and godchildren, and Bradford City FC.

Maya Bimson, Churchwarden: Awaiting profile

Our churchwardens are Rob Dimbleby and Maya Bimson (see above)