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The Team

Clergy & Church Officers
 Revd Sheelagh Aston - Vicar.

Prior to coming to St Silas in December 2016 Sheelagh served for six years as Ecumenical Adviser for the Durham Diocese and PIC of Oxclose LEP, Washington. She trained as a Community Development  Worker at Ilkley College, Yorkshire, and worked for the YMCA and London Chambers of Commerce before moving north in 1996 to work for St John's College, Urban Mission Centre in Gateshead. She was ordained in 2005.

Sheelagh has two grown up children.
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Joe Swinhoe- Warden

Joe has been a member of the St Silas congregation for many years. He is a member of our choir and sacristan team. Most recently Joe has trained as a Worship Leader.

Matthew Talbot 
Church Warden
David Brindle - Organist & Choir Master.

David began his organ studies with blind organist John Robinson, with whom he gained the FRCO at the age of 18. Further studies were at the Royal Northern College of Music, and in Paris with Marcel Dupré.

 Hannah Moulding - Safeguarding Office
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Hannah has been a member of St Silas since childhood.

Dennis Crook - Priest (Retired)

Ordained in 1966 at Blackburn Cathedral, Dennis served in the Diocese until his retirement.  In 2015 he joined us at St Silas.  A former choirmaster, he enjoys music, gardening and supporting Blackpool F.C.

Gordon Moudling - PCC Member

Gordon is the independent person to contact regarding safeguarding issues.

 

How is the Church funded and run?

St Silas Church is a member of the Anglican Church of England and is part of the Diocese of Blackburn.

The church's running costs and activities are funded by the generous giving of time, talents and money of  Christians who see it as their spiritual home. Many are pictured on this website.

We are grateful for the support of the wider community given through our fund-raising   events programme and donations by members of the public who attend special services or visit the church. 

St Silas is your local Church, here for you, and if you would like to support this historic building's maintenance and  its activities please contact our Treasurer Jim Bonner via our email.

Parish Council Members
Alison Ramsden 
Choir Rep
David Kemp
PCC Member
Audrey Dunston
PCC Support
Sue Whitehead 
PCC Member
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