Preaching Team

Our Preaching Team

Rachel Shuttleworth - Team Vicar

I am Rachel and I am the Team Vicar here at St Helens Parish Church. Before training for the ministry I worked in TV production amongst other things. I am married to Rob, I love trees, cups of tea, baking and laughing. I am passionate about Jesus and hope and pray that all who connect with St Helens Parish Church, whether online or in the church building are able to get to know more about Jesus and find a safe space to explore faith.

Nigel Lea-Wilson - ReaderNigel is a Reader married to Gill, with three grown up children. A recently retired Physics teacher, he is a personal tutor at A Level. He is passionate both about the Gospel, Christian Apologetics (Persuasive Evangelism) an…

Nigel Lea-Wilson - Reader

Nigel is a Reader married to Gill, with three grown up children. A recently retired Physics teacher, he is a personal tutor at A Level. He is passionate both about the Gospel, Christian Apologetics (Persuasive Evangelism) and how our lifestyles can help prevent Climate Change in God’s World. He sings with Haydock Male Voice Choir and plays the Djembe drum.

Emma Howarth - ReaderMy name is Emma Howarth. I am a lay reader at Parish Church where my husband, Steve, and I worship with our family. We have lived in St Helens with our three children and dog since summer 2013. I enjoy crocheting and lots of wal…

Emma Howarth - Reader

My name is Emma Howarth. I am a lay reader at Parish Church where my husband, Steve, and I worship with our family. We have lived in St Helens with our three children and dog since summer 2013. I enjoy crocheting and lots of walking.

We also have involved in our preaching and leading team at Parish Church, Curate Rev. Gill Fenton and Licensed Lay Reader Debbie Williams and Children’s Worker Gill Lea-Wilson.