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Revd John Currin (Rector)

John Currin
John was invited to the parish as Rector in 2006 having been Vicar of two parishes in Derbyshire for the previous nine years. Before being ordained John worked as a teacher in Birmingham. He is married to Jill and they have two grown up sons Dan and Joe. John is deeply committed to the local church and its service to the wider community. In his spare time he enjoys walking, sailing and photography. He has had a lifelong passion for mountains and mountaineering having climbed widely in England, Scotland and Wales. As well as being a regular visitor to the Alps John was also Chaplain to the successful 1994 British Medical Mount Everest Expedition.




Revd Sarah Hayward (Curate)

 Sarah began here as a curate in June 2008, having completed her academic training at St John’s College, Nottingham. She is married to Tim, and they have two boys, Joel and David. She has a background in various caring professions having supported children with special needs in mainstream schooling, and working with older people both in care homes, and Church ministry. Her desire is to communicate God’s love and truth to everyone in the community, in order that people would come to know God as a trusted friend and guide.




Andy Williamson (Youth and Children's Minister)

Andy joined the team at Dibden at the start of March 2009. Previously he worked as a Youth Minister in Winchester having started as a Ministry Assistant after his graduation from King Alfred's College in Winchester. While working in Winchester he studied part time on the Cornhill Training Course with the Proclamation Trust in London. Here he was able to think about how we can teach young people God's Word so that they can come to know Him and develop a relationship with Him. Andy is passionate about seeing Children and Young people come to know God and to see them equipped to have a lifetime relationship with Him. Andy is married to Lisa and together they run our youth group, Holy Smoke.





Alison Alcock (Churchwarden)

 Alison AlcockAlison has been part of the parish since Autumn 2003, a member of the PCC since 2005 and a Church Warden from April 2007. She has a heart for children's and youth work and has been Child Protection Officer, as well as a volunteer and supporter of the many children's and youth activities and events in the parish. She is married to Phillip (Phil the Bass) and they have two grown up children.




Sue de Jong (Churchwarden)

 

 






Lynn Dunkason (Parish Administrator)

Lynn has worked on the staff of St. Andrew's church and centre since 2003. She has worshipped with the church since 1992 and became a Christian on 6th July 1993. She is married with three children. She served on the PCC and Deanery Synod for many years.





Lyn Day (Parish Administrator)

Lyn joined the staff of St Andrew's church and centre in January 2011. She has been a member of the Parish since 2004 and has served on the PCC and Deanery Synod. She is also a member of the worship group. Lyn is married to Justin and they have four grown up children.

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The Parish of Dibden
St. Andrew's Centre
Beaulieu Road
Dibden Purlieu
Southampton
SO45 4PT

Tel. 023 8084 3204