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Father Keith is Team Rector of Penzance and has principal responsibility for St. Mary's Church. He trained for the Priesthood at St. Stephen's House, Oxford and has a Master's Degree in Theology and in Adult Education. His particular interests include pastoral care and counselling, modern liturgy and the formal and informal support of clergy in the Diocese. In the wider community he has particular involvement with policy making in social care and the ethical agenda in local government. He particularly supports the local Voluntary Aided and Woodard affiliated Schools |
Father John is our Team Vicar. He has special responsibility for St. John's Church. He was born in Falmouth and worked as a Maths teacher before being ordained. He trained on SWMTC, He served a curacy near Bude and has developed a particular interest in the inclusive dimension of Christian theology and its relation to the context of a pluralistic society. He takes lead responsibility for Adult Christian Nurture and the support of the Lay Pastoral Ministers across the Team. He is also Deanery Chaplain to the Mother's Union. He particularly supports the local community Primary and Secondary Schools. |
The Revd. Julie is Assistant Curate in the Team. Julie is also Parish Resources Officer for the Diocese of Truro. She comes from St. Ives. She trained for the ministry on SWMTC. She has an honours degree in Humanities and trained and worked as an accountant in London before becoming a key worker with Christian Aid. She has a particular interest in Trade Justice issues and discerning a Christian response to a global economy. |
Recently we have welcomed the Revd Howard Peskett, formerly a Tutor in Biblical Studies and Mission at Trinity College, Bristol to the Team as Assistant Priest. Our Associate Clergy are Fr. Nicholas Martin, who has a particular interest in biblical theology and history. The Revd Jane Vaughan-Wilson who is an artist and works to develop links with the West Cornwall artistic community. The Revd Lance Harvey who following many years as a Priest is a much respected Spiritual Director and guide.
About the Team Ministry
Penzance Team Ministry was formally launched in September 2002 following the amalgamation of the three Penzance parishes of St. Mary, St. Paul and St. John the Baptist. It seeks to provide a co-ordinated ministry across the town of Penzance and the parish at its centre, which has a population of around 10,000. There is also a considerable ministry to visitors and tourists, many of whom travel back to visit the churches from all over the world. The clergy are involved in chaplaincy in local hospitals and schools and work closely with the many voluntary sector agencies which seek to provide for the varying needs of the residents of the town, many of whom are in the fortunate position of being able to enjoy all that life in Cornwall has to offer. However behind its attractive streets and shopping centres Penzance is also a town with many people in need and partnership with Local Government and statutory agencies also helps the churches to try to ensure that the needs of all the town's residents are met. Ecumenical relationships are fruitful and effective and it is the particular witness of the churches to the significance of the life of prayer in action that motivates the Team's strategy.
The Team Ministry's overall direction and priorities are determined by the work of the Team Council which includes the Churchwardens of the churches and elected lay people from the church communities. The clergy are fortunate in having the support of many able and competent lay people who assist in various ways in carrying forward this work.
