As Moderator for the National Synod of Wales, David’s role includes offering spiritual and pastoral oversight, care and leadership to the Synod and its churches. He also provides supportive oversight and pastoral care to ministers, CRCWs and their families. David works within the Synod Support Team, alongside the Synod and its churches to take forward […]
Synod Treasurer & URC Wales Trust Secretary: Chris Atherton
Chris is the Company Secretary for the United Reformed Church (Wales) Trust Company Limited and Synod Treasurer for the United Reformed Church National Synod of Wales. The two roles cover a range of practical and compliance issues from finance to governance.
Synod Clerk: Megan Price
Megan’s role is to support the work of the Synod in various ways, but especially by helping individuals and churches connect to Synod resources in a way that supports them in their life and witness. She is also a point of contact between the Synod and the wider United Reformed Church through General Assembly, Mission Council […]
Moderator’s PA & Office Manager: Joel Sainsbury
Joel is Personal Assistant to the Moderator and Office Manager. He organises the Moderators diary, takes worship bookings and assists him in daily tasks.
Finance Administrator: Jo Harris
Jo Harris organises all financial tasks within the Synod of Wales and provides administrative support to the Synod Treasurer.
Administration Officer: Maggie Kirkbride
Maggie undertakes various administrative tasks, including taking minutes for meetings and updating the synod database. Maggie is also the Lay Preaching Advocate and supports lay preachers throughout the synod.
Finance Assistant: Gaynor Morgan
Gaynor assists the Synod Treasurer with financial administration duties.
Safeguarding Officer: Diana Taylor
Diana’s role is to support churches across the Synod develop and sustain a positive safeguarding culture that complies with statutory safeguarding requirements. She works to equip and resource Safeguarding Coordinators to carry out their role effectively. Diana is the first point of contact for any safeguarding concerns and can be contacted by email or phone […]
Officer for Ecumenical & Inter-faith Relations: Revd Martin Spain
Martin offers guidance and support to churches in ecumenical situations, and works closely with Cytûn and other ecumenical bodies in Wales. He represents the Synod’s interests in ecumenicism issues as well as in matters of inter-faith social justice.
Property Officer: Claire Boot
Claire works alongside local churches to help them translate their mission and vision into the practicality of suitable property development. She assists congregations in managing church buildings, graveyards and manses. Claire also provides a link between the Trust and churches, advising and ensuring adherence to Trust and statutory requirements.