David is the Moderator Elect of the United Reformed Church, National Synod of Wales. He begins his appointment in April 2024.
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 […]
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.
Chaplain: Revd Stephen Best
Stephen is Chaplain to the Synod Support Team, offering support and a listening ear to all staff. He also acts as Candidating Secretary.
Moderator’s PA & Office Manager: Joel Sainsbury
Joel is Personal Assistant to the Moderator and Office Manager.
Finance Assistant: Gaynor Morgan
Gaynor assists the Synod Treasurer with financial administration duties, including online banking, preparing financial statements and ordering stationery.
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.