Who's Who - The Church Leadership Team

The present members of the church leadership team are shown below.

Colin - Deacon

Colin is a retired secondary school teacher, married to Joy, born and raised in Blackburn.  His hobbies include looking after his grandson, reading, walking, watercolour painting, bird-watching, steam trains and cricket - an interesting mix!

Paul - Deacon

Paul is married to Judith and runs a specialist commercial furniture business.  They have two grown-up children.

Janet - Deacon

Janet is a retired Admin Support Manager at St Wilfrid’s Academy.  She had two grown-up children, one granddaughter and three grandsons.  She enjoys looking after the grandchildren, reading,  baking and walking (especially Fell Walking in the Lake District).

Tim - Deacon

​Tim is married to Debbie and has two  daughters.  He works as an aeronautical engineer.  He's lived in Blackburn for over 30 years.  He enjoys cricket, hill-walking, reading, puzzles and music.

Jane - Deacon

Jane is a retired teacher who returned to Blackburn in 2015. She has a grown-up son and daughter and two grandchildren. Her hobbies include gardening, sewing and painting

Alec - Pastor

Alec is married to Sibylle.  They worked together in Japan and in Germany.  They have three adult daughters.  Alec enjoys walking up and down mountains, playing the piano and impressionist art

Philip - Advisor

Philip is an experienced advisor for our church. He is married to Marilyn and lives in Whalley.