Meet the team

 

Michael Smith (Rector) - michael@parishofwmc.com

Michael joined the parish in 2018 as Rector (Vicar) and leads the team. He loves getting involved in parish life and being part of the team as well as living in this beautiful part of the world. Outside of the parish, Michael is a Visitors' Chaplain at Winchester Cathedral and an Honorary Canon of the Cathedral as well as a Local Vocations Advisor. He previously had a career in the City of London in Sales and Marketing. Michael supports Harlequins Rugby and is a keen cyclist and photographer when time allows. He also has a significant collection of gin and drinks too much good coffee! Michael is also Area Dean of Bournemouth and an Honorary Canon of Winchester Cathedral. 

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James Sharp (Pioneer Minster) - james@parishofwmc.com

As Pioneer Minster, James, gets out into the community creating links and supporting our community partners within the parish. He works with a group of people from other faiths to visit schools to talk about interfaith. As an ordained minister he also takes Sunday services, weddings and funerals. James is also Chair of the local charity, Hope for Food. 

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Renate Tulloh (Associate Priest)

Renate is the most recent addition to the clergy team having joined in March 2024. Her responsibility is mainly for ministry to the young people of the parish. Following the departure of Dave, our Children and Families Minister, Renate has taken on overal responsibility for children, families and young people across the parish for the next 12 months. Renate was formerly a Senior Nurse and loves meeting new people. 

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Rob Sawdy (Curate) - rob@parishofwmc.com

Rob joined the parish a number of years ago as he trained for Ordination. He was ordained priest last summer and works on a 'self-supporting' basis which means that he has another job. His day job is as a Consultant with the NHS in the hospitals of BCP. Rob generally gives two days a week to the parish. Rob is currently supporting and providing pastoral care to the congregation at St Stephen's Church which is part of the Town Centre Parish. 

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Lorraine Kingsley (Curate) - lorraine@parishofwmc.com

Lorraine joined the parish as a full-time curate (trainee Vicar) in July 2023. Before joining us, she was CEO of Toilet Twinning, a charity run by Tear Fund. Lorraine is a pioneer at heart. Lorraine has recently been licensed to be Curate in Charge of St Andrew's, Boscombe where she will be leading the church for the remainder of her time as curate. She remains part of the team but the main focus of her ministry is in Boscombe. 

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Margaret Bird (Priest - Retired)

Originally from Isleworth, Tom and Margaret moved to Berkshire where their 4 children were born.  She began her working life as a pricing analyst and before training for the priesthood, she ran her own soft furnishing business.  All of her service after ordination had been with the Oxford Diocese until she and Tom retired down here in Bournemouth two years ago. She has Permission to Officiate in Winchester Diocese and sees it as a joy and a privilege to continuing serving here in Bournemouth.

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Paul Collins (Priest - Retired)

A retired priest who ministers across the parish. Paul used to be the Vicar of Lindisfarne (Holy Island) until his retirement to Bournemouth.

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Pauline Collins (Licensed Lay Minister)

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Andy Roberts (Licensed Lay Minister)

Andy was licensed in 2024 and preaches and leads prayers as well as heading up the parish's Pastoral Care team.

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Kate Bicknell (Churchwarden)

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Julie Young (Churchwarden)

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Susie Darling (Churchwarden)