
Team
Get to know the St Philip's Team!
Contact details for each team member can be found on their profile.
TBC
Rector
Rev. Andy has left to start a new position in the South of England.
For any enquiries, please contact Hilary Marsden, our Benefice PA.
Tel: 07762 322193
Alan Stanley
Licenced Lay Minister
I really enjoy my role as a licenced lay minister at St Philip’s. My great joy is meeting people, and being part of an outward-looking church community means that I can spend time talking to people ranging from young families who want a christening to elderly people experiencing bereavement. I am fortunate enough to be a part of the fabulous teams which run Elderberries and the Dad’s Club. Outside the parish, I do some work with the chaplaincy team at HMP Wealstun. Anne, our three sons, their wives and our six grandchildren keep me sane, and the garden is my escape route. I look forward to meeting you.
Tel: 0113 281 2769
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Ros Loach
Lay Minister
I was a teacher for many years, including some time as a mission partner in Africa. It was there that having a living relationship with Jesus and being filled with the Holy Spirit became important to me, and my journey with the Lord continues. Later I worked in a Christian bookshop in Leeds, during which time I trained as a Lay Reader. I have lived in Scholes and worshipped at St. Philip’s for over 30 years. After retirement from paid employment, I became more involved in various aspects of ministry at St. Philip’s. Currently, I organise the Friday Communion Service and run a Prayer Group.
Tel: 0113 2605073
Ann Riley
Church Warden
I have lived in Scholes with my husband and children for over 30 years and we now have 2 grandchildren. Two years ago I retired as a childminder and became Churchwarden, so now I look after the church buildings and grounds instead of children. Although I usually manage to find children as well! I have known about Jesus all my life but as a teenager, I rebelled and only came back to church when I had my first child. And I have been here ever since. If you have any questions about St. Philip’s please email or phone me.
Tel: 0113 273 3560

Matt Briggs
Pathfinder and Worship Group Leader
I lead the music worship group on Sunday mornings and run the Pathfinder group on a Friday evening during term time.
Tel: 0113 264 1840

Beckie Briggs
Safeguarding Lead
I run the Little Fishes group on a Tuesday and I am the safeguarding lead for St Philip's. If you would like more information about any aspect of St Philip’s Church safeguarding policies, or you have any concerns, in the first instance, please contact me.
Tel: 0113 264 1840

Sue Saxton
Mothers Union
The Mothers Union Group share fellowship, fun and faith. Through prayer, projects, campaigns and fundraising we respond to needs, reaching out to support family life in all its forms. If you would like to know more about us, please contact me.
Tel: 0113 264 5289

Anne Stanley
Community Cafe Coordinator
I am responsible for coordinating the Community Cafe that is open every Tuesday, Friday and the last Saturday of the month. If you are interested in volunteering at the cafe, or you would like more information, please contact me.
Tel: 0113 281 2769
Clare de Normanville
Web Editor
I am a lecturer in nursing and have a son who is a keen rugby player (both Union and League!). Although I was brought up as a Catholic, it wasn’t until my 30s, that I decided to take my faith seriously and started exploring what a relationship with Jesus really meant. I’m still on that journey! My role as web editor is to ensure the site is up-to-date and information is easy to find. If you have any queries about the website, please email me.