Vicar – Vacancy
The parish is currently in a vacancy.
Pioneer Associate Vicar – Reverend Sarah Sanderson
Sarah and her family moved to Yeovil recently as we welcomed her as our new Pioneer Associate Vicar in 2024. Sarah is focusing on the new addition to our parish at Lufton/Agusta Park and working closely with the three churches in our benefice.
John is now part of St James’ clergy team and was ordained in June.
Parish Administrator – Joanna Newton
Joanna has worked in our Parish Office on Tuesdays and Thursdays since 2013 and also works as administrator for Christian theatre company Oddments and helps with St Peter’s Community Centre accounts. She has two teenage children who are members of our church youth group and can often be found assisting with the tech/livestream at St James’, and with youth work at St Peter’s and Lufton. “We moved to Yeovil in 2005 and, after trying a few of the local churches for size, found our home in St James’, finding it a warm and welcoming church family. Our children have grown up here from infant baptism to confirmation and beyond.”
Youth Worker – Ruth Glendinning
Ruth leads our youth work with a team of volunteers and is a regular in our two local secondary schools.
Assistant Youth Worker – Charlotte Newton
Charlotte has been a regular at St James’ and St Peter’s since she was born! Previously a regular volunteer, she has now joined the youth work team officially, helping with groups at St Peter’s and Lufton. Currently studying A Levels in Sherborne, she hopes to go on to pursue a career in Youth Work.
Children & Families Worker – Laura Broome
Laura joined us in 2022 and leads our children’s work including Sunday morning Junior Church, Messy Church, toddler groups and working with our local primary schools.
“We have recently moved to Yeovil and it has been a friendly and supportive church. My children enjoy the different groups, there is something for all ages and everyone is welcome”.
Assistant Children & Families Worker – Trish Quigley
Trish assists Laura with our children’s work, including Junior Church on a Sunday and Messy Church.
Safeguarding Officer – Jackie Perryman
Jackie is our safeguarding officer and helps with all compliance including DBS checks and training for all PCC members and volunteers working with children, young people or vulnerable adults.