Synod Officers

Officers are empowered to act in legal matters on behalf of the Synod. The day-to-day work of the Synod is undertaken by this team of officers and staff.

Office Staff

Office based employees of the Synod.

Programme Staff

Staff who work for the Synod out in the field.

URC Thames North Trust

The Trust Company handle legal matters regarding the Synods, churches and manses.

Other Appointments – Synod Roles

Sandra Ackroyd

Racial Justice Advocate (Coordinator)

Soo Webster
Regional Pilots’ Officer

Vivien Andrew
Synod Minutes Secretary

Revd Francis Ackroyd
TLS Regional Organiser

The Revd Tony Ruffell
Works Consultant, Training Officer

Heather Pugsley
Youth Advocate

Mary Stacey
Accompanied Self-Appraisal Coordinator

The Revd Ros Lyle
Candidates’ Secretary

Revd David Skipp
Disability Coordinator

Simon Rudiger
Synod Youth Representative (For confirmation at March Synod)

Dr Paul Ashitey
Lay Preaching Coordinator

The Revd David Skipp
Listed Buildings Committee Secretary

Revd Derek Lindfield
Manager, Children & Youth Development Officer (CYDO)  Safeguarding Offficer

Appointment to National United Reformed Church Roles

Revd Dr Andrew Prasad
Mission Council Representative

Simon Fairnington
Mission Council Representative

Vic Russell

Mission Council Representative

Tina Ashitey

Mission Council Representative (Subject to agreement at March Synod)  

Vivien Andrew
Mission Committee Representative

Simon Fairnington
Nominations Committee