Vicar – Rev’d Paul Arnold
Paul leads the revitalisation of St Paul’s.
He is married to Liz and has 3 fantastic kids.
Before coming here Paul was a curate at All Saints in Eaglescliffe. He trained as a Barrister and had a career in the Civil Service before following God’s call into Ordained Ministry and training in Ridley Hall, Cambridge. He loves playing music, board games and coffee.
Curate – Rev’d Alfred Jennings
Alfred is our Assistant Curate, that means he is with us for three years learning to be a vicar.
Before coming here Alfred trained at Trinity College in Bristol. He has worked for churches in Southampton and East Durham and also worked for Christians Against Poverty in Bradford. He grew up on the Isle of Wight, but has chosen to live in the North East, because he loves Parmos. He loves sailing, walking and anything else that gets him outside.
Churchwardens- Adam Twizell & Sally Rollinson
Children & Youth Outreach Worker- Lauren Mallon
Lauren oversees all our children and youth work from 0-18 years old. If you want to know what’s going on at St Paul’s that your child might be interested in, she’s the person to speak to. Outside her role here at St Paul’s she is also involved in Gaming Youth Work with Tees Valley Youth for Christ on their channel Off Brand Culture.
Administrator & Bookkeeper- Tracy Carson
Tracy helps with the day to day running of church. From answering emails and record keeping to planning church events.
Tracy first came to St Paul’s for toddler church, then the Alpha course for baptism prep. She’s been with us ever since!
PCC Members
Our Parochial Church Council (PCC) is the leadership team of the Parish. They collaborate with the Vicar in the mission of St Paul’s in realising our vision and values. They are the employers of all church staff (except for the clergy). They are responsible for the financial management of the Parish, the fabric of the building and policies and procedures of the Parish.
Joan Williams – Safeguarding Officer
Adam Twizell – Deanery Synod Rep
Michael Heath – Deanery Synod Rep
Zoe Smith – Elected Lay Rep
Geraldine Donegan – Elected Lay Rep
Faye Thompson – Elected Lay Rep
Linda Errington – Elected Lay Rep
Dorothy Aithwaite – Elected Lay Rep
VACANCY– Treasurer