Clergy.
Priest in Charge
Rev Jacqueline Doyle Brett
Jackie is married to Dave and has two daughters and two grandchildren. Before ordination in 2013 she was a secondary school teacher. Jackie is a member of Inclusive Church, Together and WATCH. She believes passionately in the unconditional love of God for all of humanity and creation.
Assistant Curate
Rev Mike Beresford
Mike is married and he and his wife have two adult children. He retired in 2024 after a career in engineering project management and more recently working for a Christian mission. He was ordained in June 2026 and serves across all the churches in the Rivers Partnership with a particular focus on Naburn and Elvington.
Lay Ministers
Jackie ministers alongside a talented team of lay ministers.
Pioneer Minister
Emma Mawer
Authorised Lay Leaders of Worship
Mark Reilly- Usher.
Retired Ministers
We are also doubly blessed and supported by our wonderful retired ministers
Rev Francis Loftus
Mrs Margaret Clegg
Rev Dr Greg Hoyland