MEET THE TEAM

I am married to Ellie and we have four children. We only arrived in North Tawton in the summer of 2022, but we already thoroughly enjoy being here. I trained as a vicar in Bristol and I have had since ministered in Oxfordshire and Hull before moving to Devon. Before being a vicar I worked in computing research and I still have a great interest in computing. I enjoy connecting with God through exploring the countryside, on foot or by bike. So, if you do see me out and about then do say hello! I am passionate about Jesus and people getting to know him personally and grasping just how great he is – I hope that through my ministry here more people would know Jesus better!

REVD DAVID SPENCE

TEAM VICAR

I am married to Terry and we have three grown up children and four grand-children. We have lived in Sampford Courtenay for 14 years since we retired from running the family business. I was trained for ministry in SWMTC - the local diocesan training scheme for ministers. I feel my particular calling is to the diaconate - which amongst other things means serving on the fringes of the church with a particular calling to reach out to those who would not normally come to church.

REVD RITA BULLWORTHY

ASSISTANT MINISTER

I am married to Kathy and we have two children, Felicity who’s 6 and Elizabeth who’s 4. We live on the outskirts of North Tawton and love being part of community life. I have worked for St Peter’s for nearly four years and work full-time for the church taking up a variety of ministry roles, from leading toddler groups to cooking our Men's Breakfast each month. Recently I have launched Toast Church, our new monthly service for under 8s where children and their families can come to sing songs, learn about the Jesus and his love for them, meet our puppets Rosie and Robbie and of course - eat toast!

I think that ministry is built on 3 things: a deep rooted faith in Jesus and the bible, fresh filter coffee and food!

WEZ CUTLER

PARISH WORKER