Our Vicar is the Revd Fr John Baines S.C.L.

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He was appointed in 2018 to be the first Vicar of this new benefice, after its boundaries were extended to include Warslow and Elkstones.

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Prior to moving here, his parish ministry had all been within the Diocese of Derby, where he had, at various times, served as Spiritual Director of Cursillo, Rural Dean, Police Chaplain, and Assistant Diocesan Director of Ordinands.  He enjoys ministry in this rural location, and is very 'at home' in the Peak District, having been born and brought up in a rural farming community.

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His faith in Jesus Christ is core to his life, and he seeks to serve God and his people as best he can.  But he does have hobbies to bring balance to life!