Who's who? | St Johns, Menston

WHO ARE WE?

Vicar

Hello! I am Jo, Vicar of St John’s.

It’s a real privilege to be part of this church community, my family and I feel well blessed to be in Menston. As a family, we enjoy being outdoors, sports (including a house divided between Newcastle and Leeds United), time with family and friends, travel, film and food.

Being Vicar means I lead St John’s with the PCC (a team of lovely people from church). You’ll see me leading services and preaching, as well as out and about in the village. It would be so good to meet you. If you are wondering about coming along to a service sometime – please do! We will be so pleased to see you!

Revd Jo Glenwright

I have lived in Menston and worshipped at St John's for over 45 years. I am married to Steve, a mum of 2 and active Nana to 5 under 10's. I am now retired after 40 years hospital nursing at Wharfedale Hospital and the Yorkshire Clinic.

I am very happy to be a Warden and help to look after the church and the congregation in any way I can.

Hilary Feathers

Warden

Wendy Thornhill

Licensed Lay Minister

I was first licensed as a Lay Reader in 1992 in Lichfield Cathedral and served in Lichfield diocese for a number of years, sometimes part-time whilst working as a teacher and sometimes full-time. In 2005 I moved to Essex and in a number of churches in Leigh-in-Sea. Being a country girl at heart I was delighted to be able to move to Menston in 2020 to be near to one of my

children. I feel that my vocation in the Church is built on pastoral ministry and look forward working to helping to build up the community at St John’s.

Associate Priest

Hello my name is Andrew Howorth and I am proud to say that I am the associate vicar at St John’s Parish Church in Menston. Being an associate means that I assist Jo with some of the Sunday Services and get involved in other aspects of the Church's life when I can.

My main role is as the Anglican Chaplain at Bradford University where a manage a team of Interfaith advisers to support and care for the Students, the Staff and anyone else associated with Life on Campus. In addition I co-ordinate Believing in Bradford, which is an Inter-cultural project sponsored by Bishop Toby and the Lord Mayor.

I am also chaplain to the Sea Cadets in Bradford on board the TS Aurora.

We moved into Menston in May 2019 but I was licensed to assist back in February 2018. Living in the Village means it is so much easier to join in with things and play a more active part as members of the Menston Community. We love living here and are very settled in our new home.

In my spare time I am involved in many aspects of amateur theatre, and love cooking, gardening and walking in the lovely surrounding countryside.

Rev Andrew Howorth

Dominic Hall

Warden

I am Dominic, one of the two churchwardens at St John’s.

I was born in Kent – the garden of England, no less and moved to Yorkshire some thirty-five

years ago.

I work as a teacher in the prison at Leeds where I teach foreign nationals to improve their

English communication skills.

For when I am not at work or attending to my duties at church I like to read and go to the

cinema.

I contribute a regular column to the parish magazine and
bi-annually also provide a selection of books that others might like to read.

For my sins, I am an avid fan of the Eurovision Song Contest and a follower of the (mis)fortunes of West Ham United.

Amy

Administrator

I love being part of St John's, where everyone is so welcoming and friendly. In my spare time, I enjoy the outdoors, reading, spending time with friends, watching live sports and binge-watching Netflix!