Who's Who in the Benefice
Revd Dr Susie Collingridge, Associate Vicar and Interim Area Dean, Petersfield
susie.collingridge@gmail.com
Mobile: 07734 879224
Susie has been Associate Vicar since October 2018. She has two grown-up daughters, three adult step-children and a lively black Labrador. Susie completed her doctorate studies at Chester University. Having been Interim Area Dean for the Petersfield Deanery for the previous year, in May 2023 Susie accepted the Bishop’s invitation to make this a permanent role. Its responsibilities are in addition to her regular ministry. She is also on Bishop's Council. These appointments ensure that Susie is at the heart of events and decision-making in the diocese.
susie.collingridge@gmail.com
Mobile: 07734 879224
Susie has been Associate Vicar since October 2018. She has two grown-up daughters, three adult step-children and a lively black Labrador. Susie completed her doctorate studies at Chester University. Having been Interim Area Dean for the Petersfield Deanery for the previous year, in May 2023 Susie accepted the Bishop’s invitation to make this a permanent role. Its responsibilities are in addition to her regular ministry. She is also on Bishop's Council. These appointments ensure that Susie is at the heart of events and decision-making in the diocese.
Revd Joanna Farrell (PtO)
has lived in the parish of Froxfield with Privett since 1983 and has been involved with various aspects of life in the community as well as spending time as an Assistant Chaplain at Queen Alexandra Hospital. She and her husband live with assorted cats and dogs, enjoying life in the country. She has two married sons and five grandchildren. Joanna assists with services in the churches and with outreach to the different communities of the benefice. She is a priest with the Bishop's Permission to Officiate (PtO) in the benefice and within the Diocese of Portsmouth.
joannafarrell9@gmail.com
has lived in the parish of Froxfield with Privett since 1983 and has been involved with various aspects of life in the community as well as spending time as an Assistant Chaplain at Queen Alexandra Hospital. She and her husband live with assorted cats and dogs, enjoying life in the country. She has two married sons and five grandchildren. Joanna assists with services in the churches and with outreach to the different communities of the benefice. She is a priest with the Bishop's Permission to Officiate (PtO) in the benefice and within the Diocese of Portsmouth.
joannafarrell9@gmail.com
Sue Jones, Reader and Ordinand
Susan.jones1410@gmail.com
Sue retired in 2016 from a 15-year career as a headteacher and school inspector. She previously worked in corporate finance in the City. Since retiring, Sue has completed an MA degree in systematic and philosophical theology and is currently researching for a PhD in theology and economics. She is the mother of four children, the oldest of whom died in 2002, and she has one grandson. Sue is a trustee of two educational charities. Her hobbies include gardening, and watching almost every type of competitive sport! Sue was licensed as Reader in September 2022, and on 24 June 2023 will be ordained deacon at Portsmouth Cathedral. In November 2022 Sue also took on the role of Interim Chair of the Diocesan Finance Committees.
Susan.jones1410@gmail.com
Sue retired in 2016 from a 15-year career as a headteacher and school inspector. She previously worked in corporate finance in the City. Since retiring, Sue has completed an MA degree in systematic and philosophical theology and is currently researching for a PhD in theology and economics. She is the mother of four children, the oldest of whom died in 2002, and she has one grandson. Sue is a trustee of two educational charities. Her hobbies include gardening, and watching almost every type of competitive sport! Sue was licensed as Reader in September 2022, and on 24 June 2023 will be ordained deacon at Portsmouth Cathedral. In November 2022 Sue also took on the role of Interim Chair of the Diocesan Finance Committees.
Caroline Hilton, Reader (PtO)
carolinehilton6@virginmedia.com In September 2022 Caroline celebrated 25 years in the Reader ministry. Sometimes describing herself as a 'Pavement Priest', Caroline channels her ministry as spiritual director and teacher through listening to people and to God through her contemplative practice. She thrives on assisting people to govern and deepen their relationship with God. Caroline leads an active life, enjoying hospitality, gardening, cycling and lively conversation on a broad range of topics. |
Lindsay Clegg, Lay Pastoral Assistant (LPA) lindsay.clegg@hotmail.com Tel 01730 827505
Lindsay is the first LPA of the benefice, and assists the clergy with home visits, the distribution of home communion, and providing pastoral support. Please contact him if you would like a visit. He is married to Sue and they have two sons and a daughter. They have lived in Froxfield for over 25 years. |
Anne Grove is Benefice Administrator steepfroxfieldprivett@gmail.com. She co-ordinates the arrangements for weddings, deals with a wide range of administrative jobs, produces the weekly news sheet as well as posters and publicity within the benefice, and manages this website.
Our safeguarding officers are Sara Greenaway (Acting) (Froxfield with Privett) email: saragreenaway@aol.com; and Helen Muir-Davies (Steep) tel 01730 264039
Our Church School Foundation Governors are Edward Sadler and Sue Jones (Froxfield) and Magan Singodia (Steep)
