Kings Norton Parish
Part of the Church of England
The Parish Church of St Nicolas, Kings Norton, incorporating Hawkesley Church LEP
The Ministry Team
The Reverend Larry Wright
Rector
Larry oversees all aspects of mission and ministry in the team and links with civic and community organisations working to enrich the lives of residents in our neighbourhoods.
The Rev Christine McAteer
Curate
Originally from Northern Ireland, Christine was ordained in the Birmingham Diocese in 2023.
Pauline Weaver
Licensed Lay Minister
Pauline works closely with children and families. She is passionate about strengthening community ties and believes that being a good neighbour goes beyond the people next door.
The Reverend Jayne Crooks
Honorary Assistant Priest
Jayne was ordained in 2004 and was a Team Vicar here. Now retired, she is working in a supportive role to the Parish Team, mainly as our weddings administrator.
Steve Wright
Lay Preacher
Born in Yorkshire, Steve is a retired teacher and youth worker with experience in the Methodist Church.
Fay Fearon
Reader
Fay is a Reader licensed to teach and to preach, to conduct funerals and to undertake pastoral work. She is an Assistant Warden of Readers in the Birmingham Diocese.
Cate Bennett
Parish Administrator & Reader
Cate is Birmingham born & bred. She trained and was licensed as a Reader in 2013 in Chester Diocese. In Kings Norton, she leads worship, preaches, takes funerals ... and runs the Parish Office.
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 online presence.
Ruth Howman
Reader
Ruth is a nurse and the mother of Sophie. She leads creative worship and more traditional services.
Tom Spicer
Children & Families Mission Enabler
Tom works for the Diocese of Birmingham. In the parish, he focuses on the Hawkesley area, working closely with the primary academy and the local community.
Sylvia Fox
Music Minister
Sylvia is responsible for the musical life of the church. She plays the organ or piano and leads the choir & instrumental groups.
Parisa Pordelkhaki
Reader
Originally from Iran, Parisa is a scientist who specialises in bioprocessing. She was licensed as a Reader in 2014 to lead worship, preach and teach. She joined the ministry team in 2017.
The Churchwardens
Annette Dickers
Churchwarden
Mark Sandilands
Churchwarden
John Adams
Deputy Warden
Nathan Crooks
Deputy Warden
Support Staff
Shane Williams
Verger & Groundskeeper