Who's Who in the Benefice
The Revd Dr Susie Collingridge, Priest-in-Charge, and Area Dean, Petersfield Deanery
susie.collingridge@gmail.com
Tel: 01730 624245
Having joined our benefice in October 2018 as Associate Vicar, on Monday 2 October Susie was licensed and installed by the Bishop of Portsmouth as Priest-in-Charge. Susie also continues in her role as Area Dean of Petersfield Deanery, those responsibilities being in addition to her regular ministry - she is also on Bishop's Council. These additional appointments ensure that Susie is at the heart of events and decision-making in the diocese. Susie has two grown-up daughters, three adult step-children and a lively black Labrador. She completed her doctorate studies at Chester University. As Priest-in-Charge Susie will commit Sundays and three days a week to the benefice, and she appreciates the respect of this as a half-time role; she will be ably supported by the rest of the Ministry Team.
susie.collingridge@gmail.com
Tel: 01730 624245
Having joined our benefice in October 2018 as Associate Vicar, on Monday 2 October Susie was licensed and installed by the Bishop of Portsmouth as Priest-in-Charge. Susie also continues in her role as Area Dean of Petersfield Deanery, those responsibilities being in addition to her regular ministry - she is also on Bishop's Council. These additional appointments ensure that Susie is at the heart of events and decision-making in the diocese. Susie has two grown-up daughters, three adult step-children and a lively black Labrador. She completed her doctorate studies at Chester University. As Priest-in-Charge Susie will commit Sundays and three days a week to the benefice, and she appreciates the respect of this as a half-time role; she will be ably supported by the rest of the Ministry Team.
The Revd Sue Jones, Assistant Curate, Greatham, Empshott, Hawkley with Priors Dean, and Steep and Froxfield with Privett
Susan.jones1410@gmail.com
Tel: 01730 624245
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! Having been a licensed Reader in the benefice, Sue felt a calling to priesthood and on completion of training was ordained in June 2023 at Portsmouth Cathedral as deacon. She starts her ministry as Assistant Curate licensed to two benefices; she will be ordained priest in June 2024. Sue is Interim Chair of the Diocesan Finance Committees.
The Revd Joanna Farrell (PtO)
joannafarrell9@gmail.com
Joanna 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 Portsmouth's Queen Alexandra (QA) 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
Joanna 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 Portsmouth's Queen Alexandra (QA) 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.
Mrs 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. |
Mrs 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: 07831 357805
Our Church School Foundation Governors are Edward Sadler and Sue Jones (Froxfield).
We are awaiting an appointment at Steep Primary School.
