St Nics Durham | Staff Team

Revd Dr Will Foulger

Vicar

Will has been vicar at St Nics since September 2023. Prior to this he taught theology and mission in Durham, and prior to that helped lead a church plant in Nottingham. Will leads the staff team and holds the vision and strategy for the church. He is married to Vikki, and they have 4 children.

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Phoebe Turner

Student Worker

Phoebe is our Student worker, who oversees the discipleship of our student community. She supports the students, runs our weekly student night and coordinates our annual student weekend away.

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Elise Massa

Worship and Discipleship Pastor

Elise is one of our Worship & Discipleship Pastor. Elise oversees the sung worship primarily at 9&11am, leading the worship team and supporting other leaders. She is also a songwriter (Resound Worship, Jubilate Hymns) and UK Team leader for United Adoration UK which helps churches develop local arts communities for the glory of God.

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Timmy Niblett

Worship and Discipleship Pastor

Timmy is one of our Worship and Discipleship Pastors, leading sung worship at 'The 4' and our 6:30 service.

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Kate Swann

Children and Families Worker

Kate is our Children and Families worker, and oversees the discipleship of our 0-11 year olds on a Sunday morning. She also supports families with growing faith at home, and coordinates our monthly family-focused service The 4, as well as our annual holiday club.

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Abi Taylor

Volunteer Assistant Kids Lead

Abi is one of our assistant kids leads. Abi supports the Children and Families worker.

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Sara Jackson

Volunteer Assistant Kids Lead

Sara is one of our assistant kids leads. Sara supports the Children and Families worker.

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Hannah Wilkinson

Senior Leader & Youth Lead

Hannah is a senior Leader in our church, preaching and leading at our services. She oversees our youth work, and the 630 service.

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Meg Haslam

Youth Enabler

Meg is our Youth Enabler, with responsibility for the discipleship and pastoral care of our 11-18s. Meg runs Youth at our 11am as well as co-leading Sunday Youth at 5pm. She leads our schools work.

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Ru Sanena

MEV

Ru is one of our two MEVs this year. Ru helps outa cross a range of activities in the church, but is mainly responsible for our comms.

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Helen Miller

Curate

Helen is our Curate. She was recently ordained as a deacon. Helen is part of our ministry team serving in a range of areas and across our three services.

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Kate Dawson

Operations Manager

Kate works alongside the leadership team oversee-ing the day to day running of the church and its buildings.

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Jess Thornhill

Operations

Assistant

Jess works in the office, supporting the operations manager in the day to day running of the church and its buildings.

Chris Massa

Tech Co-ordinator

Chris is in Durham studying for a PhD in music composition. He is married to Elise, and they have a son, Caleb. Chris’ role is to oversee our production (Audio and Visuals) on Sundays and for other events.

Abi West

Ministry Experience Volunteer

Abi is our current Ministry Experience Volunteer (MEV) who is interning for a year here at St Nics. She primarily works within our Children and Families ministry but also helps run our communications.

Elizabeth Hare

Parish Safeguarding Officer

Elizabeth oversees our safeguarding work

at St Nics.

Please contact her if you have any safeguarding concerns.

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Peter Clark

Church Warden

Louise Harvey

Church Warden

Contact the Office

St Nics Durham, Market Place, Durham, County Durham DH1 4DS
office@stnics.org.uk | Tel: 0191 3841180