Meet Our Team
Minister - Andrew Parker
Our minister, Rev Andrew Parker was our minister from 1997 to 2015 and returned on a part-time basis from 2024.
He takes two services a month, usually on the first and third Sundays of each month and is available after the service for anyone who wishes to speak to him.
Services on the other Sundays are led by members of the congregation or sometimes a visiting minister or lay-preacher.
This provides us with a wide variety of services offering differing views & aspects of our faith.
Warden - Ken Howard
My name is Ken Howard and I am the Church Warden.
I was brought up in the Sunday School and Church. I have been Warden of the congregation for over 20 years.
I am also the former president of The East Cheshire Union of Unitarian and Free Christian Churches and The North Cheshire Unitarian Sunday School Union.
In 1968 I was National President of The Unitarian Young People's League, but was unable to take up the Presidency when I went to work in Africa. I am also the previous secretary of The Unitarian Christian Association.
I am married to Sue with two children and five grandchildren.
Telephone - 01613078944 or 07703495140
ken75howard@gmail.com
Secretary - Wendy Maher
My name is Wendy Maher and I am the Church Secretary.
Previously, I worked as a social worker, but I have since retired.
I organise the weekly "Craft, Chat and Chill" sessions.
I am the Approved Person with the Tameside Registrar. I oversee and ensure legal commitments are met during marriages. I am always ready to help in any way that I can.
Telephone - 0161 338 8174
Treasurer - Jennifer Price
My name is Jennifer Price, I have been a regular part of the church congregation all of my adult life and on the committee for the past 10 years.
I have recently taken over the role of Treasurer due to the sad passing of Sue Howard, my mother, who was treasurer for over 10 years.
07825 559483
Chalice Magazine Editor - Jeff Sheehan
Retired Electrical Engineer and Quality Assurance Manager
Married to Julie Sheehan with two children and four grandchildren.
Sunday School Leader - Jennifer Price
My name is Jennifer Price and I am the Sunday School leader supported by other mums.
I came to this Sunday School as a child for a short period before moving away and I was married in the church 15 years ago. I am a mum of 2 teenage boys, Alfie and Benjamin. I work as a Sales Director full time for a well known brand.
We have lots of fun in a very light-hearted environment in our Sunday school and on several annual outings. You and your children would be made most welcome should you come along.
Flower Secretary - Julie Sheehan
Retired Civil Servant.
Married to Jeff Sheehan with two children and four grandchildren.