Who's Who

Please find below an introduction to our church leaders.

Clergy


Rev'd Mike Green		Rev'd John Peet
Mike is the vicar of the parish. Before becoming a priest, Mike worked as an engineer and was Engineering Manager for a successful electrical company in Leeds. He later trained for ministry at St Mellitus College in Liverpool and now serves as Vicar of the Parish of Kildwick, Cononley & Bradley. Mike is married to Esther and they have two children. He enjoys writing, reading, football and Formula One, and is always happy to discover a good coffee shop. Mike is also an author, writing about Christian faith, literature and popular culture. You can find his books and other writing on his author website. You can get in touch with Mike here.		John is a retired member of the clergy and part of our parish. John is a retired Anglican Vicar and "recognized and regarded" as a Methodist Minister. Ordained in 1983, he was Vicar for nearly twenty years in Cononley and Bradley. A proud Yorkshireman and Bradfordian, he spends much of his time playing the trombone, fell walking with his labrador, reading history, following rugby (both codes), cricket and football, and writing on political theology - his book “The Politics of the Crucified” is available on Amazon. He is married to Mary, and has two children and two grandsons



Licensed Lay Ministers

Rod Tickner		Maurice Hatton
Rod is an LLM (Licensed Lay Minister) in the parish. Rod's career included teaching chemistry, working in NHS administration and senior management, and lecturing in management. Following his retirement, he trained as a Reader (Licensed Lay Minister) in the Church of England. Outside church life, Rod enjoys model making, running his garden railway, and is an active member of the Cononley Art Group. He also writes occasional reflections on faith and spirituality on his blog, A Reader Reflects. https://rodtickner.wordpress.com/		Maurice is an LLM (Licensed Lay Minister) in the parish. Maurice has served as a Licensed Lay Minister for more than 30 years, spending much of that time ministering in the Whitby area before moving to Airedale around 14 years ago. Following ministry in a neighbouring benefice, he now serves in the Parish of Kildwick, Cononley and Bradley. Before retirement, Maurice enjoyed a varied career that included 15 years in the Royal Navy, roles in sales, and 20 years in local government, serving three times as Mayor of Whitby. Throughout each role, service, integrity and a commitment to others have remained at the heart of all he has done. Maurice believes God has called him to continue that life of service through ministry. He is committed to serving the people of the parish, the wider community, Airedale Hospital, and all those who seek God's love and care.
Occasional Preacher		Lay Worship Leader

Glyn Evans		Mary Peet
Glyn is an Occasional Preacher in the parish. Glyn has been involved in music for most of her life. Early on, she spent two years volunteering in Haiti before returning to London to work as a freelance musician. She later became Head of Music at a girls' school in East London, where her choirs performed at both the Royal Albert Hall and Alexandra Palace. Following further travels in South America, Glyn moved to Yorkshire to enjoy the wide-open spaces and "big skies" of the north. She writes Christian songs and has led music groups in a number of churches over the years. Glyn is excited to be taking on this new role and, by her own admission, just a little nervous too!		Mary is a Lay Worship Leader in this parish. Mary is a civil engineer and ex-teacher. She has lived in Cononley for nearly 30 years, many of them as Vicar’s wife (see John above). When not designing roads or drainage, she always seems to be making and mending things, but also enjoys playing in a brass band, gardening and walking (preferably with dog).
Churchwardens

Sandie Walton		Andrew Caudwell
Sandie is one of our Churchwardens at St Andrew's Kildwick. Sandie moved to Yorkshire from Leicestershire in 2003 after a 25-year career in the NHS. Now retired, she continues to serve her local community as a volunteer at Airedale Hospital. Before moving to Yorkshire, Sandie was a Lay Preacher in the Congregational Church, a role that reflected her long-standing faith and commitment to Christian ministry. In her spare time, Sandie enjoys walking, keeping fit, gardening, and singing with a local choir. You can get in touch with Sandie here.		Andrew is one of our Churchwardens at St Andrew's Kildwick. Andrew moved to the area around seven years ago and now enjoys living in the beautiful village of Cononley. Before settling here, he lived closer to his son, daughter, and four grandsons. A natural people person, Andrew enjoyed a successful career in retail and remains passionate about supporting and serving his local community. In his spare time, Andrew enjoys keeping fit and regularly goes to the gym. He recently completed his first 10km race in Leeds and is already training for his next challenge later this year. You can get in touch with Andrew here.


Janet Wade		Robert Hall
Janet is our Churchwarden at St John's Cononley. She is a retired farmer's wife and member of St John’s for 50 years. Janet has been actively involved in the Mothers' Union for many years. She served as Diocesan President of the former Bradford Diocese and was subsequently elected as a Trustee of the worldwide Mothers' Union, helping to support and shape its mission both locally and internationally. Away from church life, Janet is an enthusiastic reader, particularly enjoying biographies and crime novels. She is also a loyal supporter of Huddersfield Town A.F.C.. You can get in touch with Janet here.		Robert is our Churchwarden at The Bradley Church. He has been an active member of the church congregation for over 25 years. After a legal career of more than forty years in local government, industry, and private practice, Robert is now enjoying retirement. Throughout his working life he developed a wealth of experience in serving people, solving problems, and navigating complex situations. When he's not involved in church life, Robert enjoys walking and following the fortunes of his favourite football team. You can get in touch with Robert here.
Tower Captain

Gill Berry
Gill is our Tower Captain at St Andrew's, Kildwick. You can get in touch with Gill here.

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Planning your Visit

A Warm Welcome

If you're new to church, new to the area, returning after some time away, or simply wondering whether church might be for you, you are very welcome at Kildwick, Cononley & Bradley.

You don't need to know what to do, what to say or even what you believe. Just come as you are. Our churches are places where people can worship, ask questions, find friendship and explore faith together.

We are one parish with three churches: St Andrew's Kildwick, St John's Cononley and The Bradley Church. Each is a little different, but wherever you join us, we hope you will find a warm welcome.

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What are we about?

At the heart of our life together is Jesus Christ and his call to love God and love our neighbour.

For many years we have expressed our mission in four simple words:

Sharing, Caring, Growing in Christ

In Christ

Everything begins with God's love for us in Jesus Christ. We don't come to church because we have everything sorted out. We come to worship, to pray, to learn and to discover more of what it means to follow Jesus.

Growing

Faith is a journey. None of us has all the answers, and there is always more to discover. Through worship, prayer, the Bible and one another, we seek to grow in faith and in our understanding of God.

Caring

Following Jesus means caring for one another and for the communities around us. We seek to put God's love into practice through friendship, compassion, service and care for our neighbours.

Sharing

The good news of Jesus is something to be shared. We want to share God's hope, love and peace through what we say, but also through how we live and how we serve others.

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This is reflected in our vision for the parish:

Living out our faith, rooted in service; embracing everybody equally.

We want these to be more than words. They describe the kind of Christian community we are seeking to become.

What happens if I come on Sunday?

You don't need to book or let us know that you're coming. Just turn up.

Our services vary across our three churches. Some are traditional celebrations of Holy Communion, while others are more informal. You can find the time and location of this week's services on our Sunday Services page.

When you arrive, there will usually be someone to welcome you and give you anything you need for the service. You are welcome to sit wherever you like.

Don't worry if you aren't familiar with the service or don't know when to stand or sit. Just follow along as much or as little as you feel comfortable with. Nobody will mind if you get something 'wrong'.

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Do I need to be a Christian?

No.

You might have been a Christian for many years, be returning to church after a long time away, have lots of questions, or simply be curious.

You don't have to have faith sorted out before coming to church. Exploring, questioning and sometimes doubting are all part of the journey.

Whatever your background, faith or spiritual beliefs, you are welcome.

What should I wear?

Whatever you normally wear!

There is no dress code. Some people dress smartly, others come in jeans and trainers. Come in whatever makes you comfortable.

What about children?

Children and families are very welcome at our churches.

We know that children make noise, move around and don't always behave like adults, and that's absolutely fine. Please don't worry about having to keep them perfectly quiet.

We also have activities especially for children and families throughout the year.

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Will I be expected to give money?

No.

There may be an opportunity to give during or after a service, but visitors should never feel under any pressure to contribute. Please simply be our guest.

Can I receive Communion?

If you normally receive Holy Communion in your own church, you are welcome to receive with us.

If you would prefer not to receive Communion, you are still very welcome to come forward for a blessing, or simply remain in your seat. There is no pressure either way.

Accessibility

Accessibility varies between our three historic church buildings. You can find specific access information on each church's page, or please contact us if we can help you plan your visit.

Getting involved

Coming to a Sunday service is only one way to be part of our parish.

Throughout the week there are opportunities to meet people, pray, learn, sing, serve our communities and simply spend time together. Have a look at our What's On pages to see what might interest you.

You can also sign up for our weekly email newsletter to find out what's happening across Kildwick, Cononley & Bradley.

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Still have questions?

Please get in touch. It doesn't matter whether your question is about a service, accessibility, children, faith, or simply which of our churches might be right for you.

We would be very happy to help.

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A word from Mike

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I'm Mike Green, the Vicar of Kildwick, Cononley & Bradley.

Finding your way into a church for the first time can sometimes feel daunting, particularly if you're not sure what to expect. I hope you'll discover that you don't need to know the right words, understand everything we do, or have all the answers before you come.

Whoever you are, and wherever you are on your journey of faith, there is a place for you here.

I hope we'll have the opportunity to welcome you in person soon.

Best wishes,
Revd Mike