Staff
All kinds of people work
behind the scenes at St Andrew’s, and it’ll be a while before you become aware of
them. But it’s useful to know some of the names and faces that you will
see at the front of our services from time to time.
Rector
Ash Carter has been the Rector of St Andrew's Kirk Ella and St Luke's Willerby since September 2018. Before that he worked in Westminster and in church planting in south London. He is married to Mim and has two boys and a very excitable dog, called Calvin. He loves 17th century church history, football, film and books, both to read and occasionally to write.
Associate Vicar
John Telford has been Associate Vicar in Kirk Ella and Willerby since
March 2020. He's a local lad having lived in Kirk Ella as a small child,
attended St Andrew's and Springhead schools and had family in the area
much of his life. He did most of his growing up down south and lived in
London but moved back to Anlaby after he was ordained in 2013 and then
to Willerby seven years later. He's married to Liz and they have one son
and two cats. When he's not working John will often be found making a
coffee with his espresso machine (you're always always to join him!), listening to music, or out and about
with his family.Schools' Work Team Leader
Sally Hopkinson joined the staff team in January 2020. Part of her role involves leading the Open the Book teams that go regularly in to our local Carr Lane and St Andrew's Primary Schools. She is a former Primary School Teacher with over ten years experience of working in a classroom. Sally is married to Pete and they have three children (and a dog!). She enjoys reading - especially if there is a chance of it being accompanied by chocolate or a cup of tea with some cake!
Verger
Chris Franklin became Verger in December 2018 following many years service as Church Warden. He enjoys walking with his cocker spaniel Max, especially on the Cumbrian fells and also takes a keen interest in archaeology and antiquities in general. Chris is married to Sue and they have two sons.
Administrator
