Kings Norton Parish
Part of the Church of England
The Parish Church of St Nicolas, Kings Norton, incorporating Hawkesley Church LEP
The Ministry Team
Cate Bennett
Parish Administrator & Reader
Cate trained and was licensed as a Reader in the Chester Diocese in 2013. In Kings Norton, she leads worship, preaches, takes funerals and runs the Parish Office. (Mon-Thurs only).
David Ash
Reader
David is a retired teacher, a linguist, a photographer, and has been a Reader since 2013. He preaches, leads services, edits the Parish Magazine and manages the church's website.
Ruth Howman
Reader
Ruth is a Paediatric Clinical Research nurse. She regularly leads Compline and other services, and preaches. She is kept busy by her husband and teenage daughter.
Sylvia Fox
Music Minister
As Music Minister, Sylvia is responsible for the musical life of the church. She has been part of the congregation for most of her life. She plays the organ or piano and leads the choir & instrumental groups. She was licensed as a Reader in 2026.
Dorothea Matsveru
Reader
Originally from Zimbabwe, Dorothea was licensed as a Reader in 2026. She is passionate about ministry and singing. She is a care manager and has previously worked as a teacher.
Parisa Pordelkhaki
Reader
Originally from Iran, Parisa is a scientist who specialises in bio-processing. She was licensed as a Reader in 2014 to lead worship, preach and teach. She joined the ministry team in 2017.
Rector
Rector of Kings Norton
The position of Rector is currently vacant. All enquiries should be addressed to the Parish Office.
Pauline Weaver
Lay Minister
Pauline Weaver is responsible for many areas of parish work including worship, children & families and community. She is also a Royal Air Force Air Cadet Chaplain and a Sea Cadet Chaplain.
The Revd Jayne Crooks
Ministry Support
Former Team Vicar, now retired, and an Honorary Assistant Priest, Jayne is an Associate Chaplain for Retired Clergy and their families and also our parish wedding administrator.
Steve Wright
Schools Liaison
Steve was accredited as a Local Methodist Preacher in 1986. He joined the Ministry Team in 2019. He helps to lead our monthly Celtic service and works with local schools. Now retired, his working life involved teaching and other roles with children, young people and families.
Fay Fearon
Reader
Fay is a Reader. She was licensed in 2005 to teach, preach, and lead worship, to conduct funerals and to undertake pastoral work.
The Churchwardens
Annette Dickers
Churchwarden
Mark Sandilands
Churchwarden
John Adams
Deputy Warden
Nathan Crooks
Deputy Warden
Support Staff
Shane Williams
Verger & Groundskeeper