Saint Mark’s pastoral team comprises a small group of people, who support the clergy in their pastoral work within the community of Kempshott. Together we aim to serve the needs of both our congregation and people who live within the parish.

As lay pastors we are not professionals although we have attended some training courses, so we support people as friends and listeners in what we hope is a sensitive and encouraging way.

As well as visits we sometimes deliver a card or flowers on behalf of the church.

We are very aware of the need for complete confidentiality and trust. In order to be effective and useful we do depend on information about when we can be helpful being given to us by both members of the congregation or our clergy.

We have a special relationship with the residents of Buckingham Court, working with the manager of that complex. We hold occasional services at Easter, Harvest tide and Christmas, when we are joined by Kempshott Junior School Choir who sing to us and with us. The services are led by our clergy. We also hold regular Communion services. All these events take place in the community hall on Buckingham Court and are supported by members of the pastoral team.

We like to feel that we are making a valuable contribution to the work and outreach of Saint Mark’s and would be happy to speak to anyone who thinks we could be helpful in any way.

Please contact the church office during office hours, or leave a message if you would like someone to contact you.

Heather Cawley (Pastoral Team Co-ordinator)