Philip Sowerbutts - Vicar

Philip is married to Claire and they have two children. Before being ordained, Philip did a variety of jobs in primary education and teacher training. He trained for the ministry at Oak Hill Theological College in London where he is now also a visiting lecturer. Before coming to Stafford he was the Acting Vicar of St Lukes, Willerby, in East Yorkshire. Philip's hobbies are collecting vinyl records for his beloved Rowe AMI Juke Box, supporting Blackburn Rovers FC and writing and recording music. His album 'Grace' was released in 2008.

Contact Philip: vicar@castlechurch.org.uk

Christine Sykes - Curate

Christine is married to Ian and they have a daughter. She is a long-standing member of Castle Church and was lay-reader before being called to ordained ministry. She trained for the ministry at Queens College Birmingham. Before ministry, both Christine and Ian worked in the coal industry. At Castle Church, as well as being involved in regular ministerial work, Christine co-ordinates Pastoral Visiting.

Contact Christine: curate@castlechurch.org.uk

Dalena Deall - Administrator

Dalena is married to Les and they have two grown-up daughters. Before working for Castle Church, Dalena worked as a PA for Areva. As well as day-to-day administration, Dalena co-ordinates the weddings at Castle Church.

Contact Dalena: admin@castlechurch.org.uk

Ros Clarke - Training and Discipleship Pastor

Ros is originally from Stafford, though in recent years she has lived all over the UK and even in America. During that time, she has worked as a chef, a maths teacher, a Greek teacher and a parish assistant, but mostly she has been a perpetual student. She has a degree from Oak Hill Theological College, spent a couple of years at a seminary in Philadelphia, and is currently completing her PhD on the Song of Songs. Ros is working part time for Castle Church alongside her work for Tyndale House in Cambridge.

Contact Ros: ros@castlechurch.org.uk

Other Contacts

Church Wardens
Barbara Boote & Steve Deall
churchwarden@castlechurch.org.uk