Welcome
Welcome to the Mitford and Hebron and Upper Wansbeck Group of Churches. Our Group of churches is headed up by Revd Elaine Jones and ably assisted by Associate Lay Minister Mrs Pam Walker and a fabulous team of gifted Readers, Authorised Lay Ministers, Retired and Self Supporting Priests and a range of other incredibly skilled Volunteers across the seven churches that we serve together. Whichever church you visit, you will be guaranteed to recieve a warm and hospitable welcome from all.
Our Story
Since December 2022, the Benefice of Mitford and Hebron and The Upper Wansbeck Benefice (Whalton, Bolam, Hartburn, Meldon and Netherwitton) have been working informally with a shared full time priest and part time associate lay minister. This has enabled us to provide a wide range of worship services across the communities and variety of styles of ministry to the people who we serve. This Relationship has joyfully expanded our already diverse team of volunteers already serving God in the community and given us a platform to continue to see the love of God shared and transformation in the places we call home - we would love you to come and join in with this exciting new story of God's Vibrant Church in our beautiful corner of Northumberland.
Our Team
Here at Mitford, Hebron and the Upper Wansbeck Group of Churches we have a fabulous team of gifted lay and ordained ministers who serve across the board. Our team lead a range of services throughout the year and are vital in keeping our communities worshipping on a regular basis.
Mrs Pam Walker
Associate Lay Minister
Revd Paul Rusby
Clergy with PTO
Mrs Liz Hawkins
Reader
Mrs Rachel Counden
Authorised Lay Minister
Revd Roger Mills
Retired Clergy
Mrs Janice Robinson
Reader
Dr John Laurenson
Reader
Revd John Rowley
Retired Clergy
Mr Sean Fugill
Reader
Mr Paul Kidd
Reader