Are you involved in any project(s) at this time?

Yes, I am involved with a pioneer project on Zoom and as an ecumenical project in Newcastle Cathedral called Recovery Church, and also I am supporting A local minister in Lemington on the Edge of Newcastle with a NPNP/Church at the Margins project. In addition I am one of the team exploring an Inclusive faith community called Canny Yem in the District and I am part of the facilitation team for The Mother House.

How long have you been working on these projects?

I have been involved with Recovery Church for just over 2 years now (it started in the first Lockdown). I have been supporting the work in Lemington and helping them discern what next, for the last year or so. Canny Yem has also been a process of listening and discerning what is right for about a year after a number of people in The Mother House connected over an idea.

Would you call yourself a pioneer?

Yes! Over the last 5 years or so, I have learned that I am a pioneer. Naturally, gathering community wherever I am is who I am and how I minister.

Why is the Mother House important to you?

The Mother House is important to me for a couple of reasons. The first is the encouragement and support I receive from being with other Pioneers and working together on new ways of being church, listening to each others stories and seeing hope. Secondly, The Mother House will become the place of accountability for Recovery Church, ensuring that it is sustainable, accountable and safe.