Readers

Readers are lay ministers, called by God, trained and licensed by the Church to preach, teach, lead worship and assist in pastoral, evangelistic and liturgical work.

Martin Valuks

Martin Valuks

I was baptised, confirmed and married at St Andrews and it has been a huge part of my life. Having been licensed as a lay reader since 2001 and taking various services across the benefice I am very excited that our benefice is a lively and vibrant worshipping community and I look forward to the next 15 years of reader ministry. Apart from church roles I am an active person – running, walking, cycling, climbing and surfing amongst other things…
Vigdis Adams

Vigdis Adams

I am Norwegian by both birth and upbringing, but I have lived and worked in this country for nearly 50 years. My working life was spent in the Health Service as an occupational therapist and manager for nearly 40 years. I am widowed, but enjoy a large and extended family, and since my retirement I am able to spend more time with the Norwegian side of the family. I was licenced as a Reader in the Anglican Church 2009, and…