Meet the Team
CLERGY
Vicar
Rev Helen Edwards
Vicar at Christ Church and Chair of Triple C – originally from Anfield, Helen moved across the Pennines for some years, before returning to be Vicar at Christ Church. Helen has been with us at Christ Church since 2005.
Associate Vicar
Rev Helen Deegan
Helen has recently joined us as our Associate Vicar, having most recently served in All Saints, Childwall. Helen has lived all over the world, but has family just up the road and is a wonderful addition to the team.
Curate
Rev Becca Cottrell
Becca joined us in the summer of 2022, having trained for ordination at Cranmer Hall in Durham. Originally from Scarborough, Becca did Uni in Liverpool and felt God’s call to return to the City.
Worship Leaders
Service Leader
Nic Findlay
Nic moved to Norris Green from ‘down south’, having sensed God’s call. Nic leads Living Room Church and is our volunteer outreach worker, engaging with schools and lots of local people, offering support, encouragement and more!
Lay Preacher
Roy Walker
Roy came up through the Boys Brigade and choir at Christ Church and has been Church Warden for every Vicar since he was a teenager. He often preaches at Christ Church and is the vice-chair of our PCC.
Retired Clergy
Rev Andrew Edwards
Andrew has retired from parish ministry but works voluntarily in the Diocese and at Christ Church. Andrew is Helen’s husband and sometimes leads or preaches at Sunday services.
Ordinand
Irene Tuzio
Irene joined Christ Church in 2022, as part of her training with Emmanuel College in preparation for ordination in 2023. Irene is involved in leading worship, preaching, Bible studies, praying and more!
Ordinand
Kirsty Fazakerley
Kirsty Fazakerley joined Christ Church in 2022, as part of her training with Emmanuel College in preparation for ordination.
Staff Team
Christ Church Support Officer
Sue Chambers
Sue is Norris Green born and bred. She came to Christ Church as a child and returned as an adult. Sue’s role includes parish administrator and buildings caretaker – she also is the volunteer lead for Food Pantry.
Children and Families Missioner
Sue Wade
Sue has worked with us at Christ Church for over 10 years, running children’s groups, engaging with families and offering support. She loves any opportunity to share Jesus’ love with others.
Church Wardens
Church Warden
Val Causton
Val grew up at Christ Church, then moved away for many years before returning to the family home. She’s Church Warden, volunteers at Debt Advice and is great at keeping in touch with people by phone.
Church Warden
Tracy Coyle
Tracy has worshipped at Christ Church since meeting us at a Funday Event at Leamington School. Tracy is involved in Living Room Church and Thursday lunch Bible study.
Assistant Warden
Joyce Cooper
Joyce is one of our assistant wardens. She first got involved at Christ Church by volunteering for the Playscheme. She’s particularly passionate about people, animals and the garden.
Assistant Warden
Joan Ellis
Joan volunteers at Food Pantry, where she’s delighted that the aprons are nearly the colour of her team - she’s a blue!
Finance Team
Treasurer
Carol Ball
Carol keeps a close eye on our income and expenditure! She’s also employed by Triple C as a Debt Advisor.
Assistant Treasurer
Amanda Fawcett
Amanda grew up locally and is now raising her own children in Norris Green. She’s also our children’s advocate on the PCC.
Giving Officer
Christine O’Brien
Chris is our Giving Officer and loves to answer questions about ways to give and why to give to Christ Church. She also looks after our Gift Aid returns, helping to boost our funds with money back from HMRC.
There’s many other people who are actively involved in the life and ministry of Christ Church. There’s too many to mention - come and meet us! There’s teams for all sorts, from school assemblies to caring for our fabulous garden and there are many people who volunteer in the activities of our charity, Triple C Liverpool.