Herringthorpe United Reformed ChurchWho's Who?
Our Minister is Rev. Matt Stone
Matt works with the elders to lead and oversee the work of the church, and leads most of our Sunday morning services. Matt is passionate about seeing people's lives - and Rotherham - transformed by Jesus. Matt is married to Jenni, and they have two young children. Matt is also Minister of Ardeen Road URC, Doncaster.
Our Church Secretary is Caroline Chettleburgh
Caroline is secretary to the Elders' and Church Meetings, and works to ensure that church life runs as smoothly as possible.
Our Children & Families' Worker is Lu Hunt
Our Children's and Families' Worker works with our amazing team of volunteers to oversee Cheeky Chicks, Kids Club, Messy Church and our work with local schools.
Our Youth & Young Adults' Worker is Kathy Wood
Our Youth & Young Adults' Worker works with our amazing team of volunteers to oversee our youth club, Youth Breakfast and wider youth work.
Our Administrator is Nev Lilley
Our Administrator oversees the booking of the premises as well as other administrative tasks. If you want to hire a room, please contact Nev on 07562 211301 or email Nev here.
Our Elders
We have a team of elders who meet monthly to oversee the vision, worship, ministry and mission of the church. Elders are elected at the church meeting for three year terms, and after serving two terms elders are required to take a 'sabbatical year'. Most of our elders are also our Charity Trustees.
Our elders for 2024 are: Caroline Chettleburgh (Church Secretary), David Chettleburgh (Safeguarding Lead), Mike Ede, Val Ede, Lu Hunt, Joan Jenkins, Paul Jenkins (Fabric Convenor), Theresa Miall, Rachael Ridsdale (Uniformed Groups Link Person) and Kathy Wood (Youth & Children's Elder).
Our Safeguarding Officers
Our Safeguarding Officers are Dave Chettleburgh and Rachel Clarkson.
Email them here if you have any questions or concerns.
You can also contact the United Reformed Church's Yorkshire Safeguarding Officer, Matt Knowles, here.