Meet The Team
Rev'd Wil North
I have been the Rector of St Margaret's since January 2013, having previously been in Farnborough Hampshire and Nottingham.
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The role of the parish priest is diverse, I have the privilege of coming alongside families and serving them at key stages in life (Birth / Marriage / Death).
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I am actively involved with Barming Primary School and I am Chair of Governors.
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Rector St Margaret's
Co-ordinator of Messy Church
and our Ladies Ministry
Fliss North
I’m passionate about making the good news of Jesus known to people in a relevant way. I head up the fantastic Messy Church team, I also help with the worship at other times such as our first Sunday of the month All Age service and our informal ones too (third Sunday in the morning and first Sunday evenings).
I lead a home group on a Monday and am also involved in the Community Prayer team and am a member of the social committee too!
Lastly, I organise and host St Margaret’s Ladies Breakfast three times a year.
Lay Reader
Paul Oakley
I am a Lay reader at St Margaret’s and Leader of Men’s Ministry.
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Originally a non church person until I was 40,
(Then God got hold of me). I was Baptised and Confirmed at 43
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I am married with three children, enjoy walking and swimming and was also an ex Scout Leader for Barming.
Pastoral Assistant
David Garland
I am a Pastoral Assistant, happily married with two lovely grandchildren.
I run St Margaret's Prayer Initiative with Fliss North and most recently our new venture St Margarets Community Cafe.
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I also take one Evening Prayer service a term at Longsole, I am a member of the Informal Service Ministry Team giving talks from time to time.
Curate in Training
Curate Bertie
I am a Curate in Training. I am available Thurs, Sat & Sunday. I can be contacted via email Barmingtestoncurate@gmail.com
Children's Leader
Christine Earl
I am St Margaret's Children's Leader and can be contacted on 01622 728346
Reader, Music Co-ordinator
and Toddler Group Leader
Sue Packer
Reader, Music Co-ordinator
and Toddler Group Leader
Safeguarding Officer 07847 724 889
Safeguarding
Emma Collins
Safeguarding Deputy / Assistant
Leah Gardner
Safeguarding Representative
DBS (Recruiter)
Justina McWilliams
DBS Officer
Suzanne Shardlow
Mobile 07837523226
Deputy Safeguarding Officer
Church Warden
Rick Collins
Church Warden
Kathleen Bartholomew
Assistant Church Warden
Church Warden
PCC Secretary
Sylvia Major
PCC Secretary
John Goldsmith
Treasurer​
Treasurer
Assistant Treasurer
Keith Sturrock
Assistant Treasurer
Sound and Web Support
Matt Bartlett
Sound Desk, Website Developer and Editor.
Website Manager & Editor
Suzanne Sturrock
I help with all aspects of the Website & Facebook (social media site) for St Margaret's.
Safeguarding Contacts
Emma Collins
Safeguarding Officer 07847 724 889
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Leah Gardner
Safeguarding Representative 01622 678 433
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Sue Shardlow
Deputy Safeguarding Representative 07837 523226
Justina MacWilliam
DBS Officer 01622 720 389
Greg Barry
Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor 01634 560000
greg.barry@rochester.anglican.org