Our Leadership and Staff

Ven. John Day.

Priest In Charge

07921 406178,

I’m the vicar of St Chads. I combine this with being the Archbishop of Yorks Adviser in Mission

Strategy. I’m committed to St Chads following Jesus Christs two greats: the great commandment

to love and the great commission to make disciples. I’m married to Stephanie. She teaches at St

Mellitus College where women and men are trained as Anglican clergy. We have four married

children and six grandchildren. I grew up in Scarborough and have lived around the UK and

Christchurch, NZ. I love the theatre, camping and have supported West Brom for over 50 years!

Rev. Toby Gibbons

Curate

07507 524699,

I’m the curate at St Chad’s I am originally from Salisbury in Wiltshire and am married to Ruthi, who is

also a vicar in York. I have a real passion for social justice and love Liberation, Feminist and Queer

theologies. For me the Gospel is about freedom for all of God’s people through the work of Jesus

Christ. I have a real passion for loud music, especially heavy metal and punk rock and I play guitar

and bass. I love cooking, the spicier the better. I’m a vegetarian and love Mexican food. I enjoying

playing video games, Star Wars and support Reading FC.

Nick Nightingale

Church Warden

My jobs range from checking the heating systems, to helping everyone understand the new

Hall kitchen dish washer , to keeping in close touch with our three clergy and many

volunteers. A bit like a caretaker of a block of  flats, you will find me prowling about clearing

litter and checking that the Church and Hall diaries are up to date. I attend most services at

the weekend and am a point of contact for choirs and orchestras hoping to perform in

Church and enjoy its great acoustic.

Anne Bush

Assistant Church Warden

I’ve lived in York for over 40 years and am retired. My interests lie in the arts and I enjoy crafts. I am

a Deputy Churchwarden at St Chads and help with the Tuesday knitting and craft group and our

Wednesday Cafe. I’m also a server.

David Butler

Assistant Church Warden

I’m the assistant church warden with particular emphasis on nuts and bolts, bricks

and pipes! I also play my Euphonium in the 4.15 service band.

Carolyn Jaques

Assistant Church Warden

I have been a member of St Chad’s family for almost 20 years, and am a Deputy Church

Warden. I am part of the flower arranging team and a member of the singing group who

contribute to the services from time to time. I am also one of the leaders of the Tuesday Knit

and Natter group.

Mike Felton

Hall Manager

07944 224377

I am on the PCC and look after bookings for the church hall. I’m also able to do

small, easy repairs around the building. On a Sunday I operates the sound system in

the church.

Peter Phillips

Safeguarding Officer

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phone 07787336413