Team

Rector: Rev Jim Cox

Peter Wright – Reader
Tel: 01823 426963
Email: [email protected]

I’m Peter. I was licensed as a Reader over 20 years ago and now minister in the South Quantock Benefice. I’m married with two grown children.  Born and raised in the North East, I’ve moved around the country a lot over the years since then but after most recently living near Coventry for 35 years we’re now settled in Monkton Heathfield.  My professional background was largely in social work education.  As a Reader I’m licensed mainly to teach, preach and lead worship. I especially appreciate the opportunity of listening and talking about the Christian faith in support, wherever people are in their own life journeys. I also try, at least, to keep fit in occasional visits to a gym, and keep a watching TV eye on the progress of Newcastle United football team.

Ele Winders- Family Worker in Kingston

Email: [email protected]

NEW CHILDREN & FAMILIES WORKER FOR KINGSTON ST MARY

Ele Winders joined the church team as Children and Families Worker in January 2026.

Ele studied Theology at Durham University before teaching Religion and Philosophy at boarding schools in Berkshire and South London.

She moved to Kingston eighteen months ago with her husband, and three children: In her (rare) moments of free time, she enjoys running, long Quantock walks and trying to learn the piano.

Ele says: ‘Children have such a beautiful inquisitive nature; a trusting, hopeful, joyful way of seeing the wonderful world we live in. Jesus said: ‘let the little children come to me’, highlighting the trusting simplicity so effortlessly held in the faith of a child. So that is my vision; to let the little (and slightly bigger) children of Kingston St Mary explore matters of faith whilst also building a supportive, faith based, community of parents. I hope to do this through buggy walks, coffee mornings, prayer events, school assemblies, a re-vamped children’s corner in Sunday church and much more.

Michele Hardiman – Administrator
[email protected]
01823 451257

Mon,Tue,Wed & Fri 9am -2pm
The Benefice Office, c/o The Vicarage, Kingston Road,
Kingston St Mary, Taunton,
TA2 8HW

I’m Michele. I am always pleased to hear from you regarding Baptism, Thanksgiving, Weddings, Banns of Marriage, Funerals and any other questions or information you would like. I would normally be the first point of contact.
If I’m not in the office please do leave me a message and I will get back to you as soon as I can on my return. Equally you are welcome to pop in if that is easier for you.