Scampton Church Family
Our church family loves and welcomes everyone - Meet the leadership team below
Here's the leadership team
Sue
Local Minister
I'm Sue and I live in Scampton. I was the churchwarden for 24 years, and I'm very passionate about our church here which I have specific responsibility for.
Six years ago I was planning a restful retirement catching up with friends and looking after my grandchildren. However it seemed that God had not read the script that I had written and had a different plan.
I studied at Lincoln Theological College for 4 years and I was ordained deacon in 2014 and priested in 2015.
Being an OLM ( ordained local minister) means that my ministry is within my community. I have known a lot of the parishioners for 30 years or more and I feel it a real privilege to be here for them in times of trouble and joy. I have been amazed at conversations I have had with people about their faith. People I would never have thought gave a moments time to God. How wrong can I be!
I am very involved with the local primary school - where I used to work, and together with a team regularly go in to do assemblies, and am occasionally asked to go into different classes to run 'question and answer sessions' with the children. On the back of this a Family Service was started several years ago. I make no apologies for making it mainly for younger children. The younger the children, the longer they can learn of the love of Jesus and what a difference he can make in someone's life.
Together with an amazing team I aim to tell of our experience of the risen Christ and encourage others to find Him in a modern, relevant and unstuffy way.
You can contact me on 01522 730167
Shelley
Church Warden
Barbara
Church Warden, Assistant Treasurer
Pat
Secretary
Jane
Treasurer
Whether it be welcome, worship, children, cafe, cleaning, music, maintenance, production, projection, flowers or anything else, there are lots of ways to use your gifts, and serve Christ with Scampton Church Family. Why not come and join us and help build His church and your community.
Here at Scampton Church there are many who are keen to involve themselves in the community, helping where there’s need. We are always looking for opportunities to serve our community in practical ways - with no strings attached! If you are aware of a particular need in our local community, be it practical or prayer then please do get in touch. We’d love to hear from you to see how we can help out.
QUESTIONS?
What's Scampton Church Family About?
We're not about religion, or orthodoxy!
We're not about , 'our theology' vs. 'yours!
We're not about prejudiced discrimination!
We're not about dogma or traditions!
We're not about rituals or denominations!
We are about one very simple, yet simultaneously incomprehensible, vastly complex person......JESUS...... and all that he stood for.
What if I'm new to church?
Don’t worry, you’re not alone. Scampton Church often has people who are new to the area, just visiting, new to church, and new to Christianity. We just want to welcome you and make things as clear, simple and friendly as possible.
What will church be like?
Most services run for about an hour. There’s great music and enthusiastic singing. The bible will be read and explained in a simple, real and relevant way that relates to what’s happening in the world today. Also different people will lead the church in prayer. You’re more than welcome just to sit and watch – but we think you’ll enjoy it more if you try it on and join in. You won’t be pressed for money!
How should I dress?
Church is a celebration. A bit like a family party. But, of course, everyone has a different way of dressing for parties. Some people will wear shorts or jeans and t-shirts. Others prefer a dress, suit or a good shirt. You’ll find both of these, and a whole lot more, at Scampton.
Since Jesus welcomes all people, so do we. So dress how you like – honestly, no one will notice.