We are a growing church, practising the way of Jesus in Barton, Sandhills and Barton Park.
We meet every Sunday at 10am for all-age worship and have lots more going on in the week.
St. Mary's Barton
WHO’S WHO AT ST MARY’S
Clergy and Associate Staff
ERIC BOSSWARD
Eric has been St. Mary's vicar since 2016 when he and his wife moved down to Oxford from t’ North. He’s a Man City fan but let’s not hold that against him. Eric is currently on compassionate leave following the sad death of his wife Lynn.
WILL DONALDSON
Assistant Minister Will recently retired from his diocesan job as Director of New Congregations. He loves St Mary’s and heads up the Pastoral Team, as well as help out on Sundays when needed.
SAM DURLEY
Sam has been our Curate since July 2023 he is now on secondment to St Nicholas, Old Marston. He will return to St Mary’s later in the year.
DAVID BIRD
Assistant Minister David was a youth worker and then a vicar in Northamptonshire and London for nearly 40 years until his retirement in 2019. He is helping to lead forward plans for St Mary’s buildings as well as helping out on Sundays.
FIONA TRACEY
Fiona has been part of the congregation for a number of years and at the beginning of 2020 was appointed as our Community Development Worker to further partnerships and opportunities with our local community.
Standing Committee
Standing Committee includes Churchwardens, PCC Secretary and Treasurer and of course the Vicar
We currently do not have any churchwardens and the Standing Committee is taking on this function for the time being
They include Wendy Jones our church secretary and Trevor Jones our church treasurer
Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults
The PCC has responsibility for the Safeguarding of Children and Vulnerable Adults and has appointed Zoe Aylett as Parish Safeguarging officer working alongside Revd Eric Bossward and Wendy Jones
ZOE AYLETT
Hi! I’m Zoe, I’m 28, Scottish, a midwife and I love St Mary’s church! I am part of the safeguarding team with Rev Eric Bossward and Wendy Jones.
WENDY JONES
Wendy is a longstanding member of St Mary's and married to Trevor. She serves the church as the PCC Secretary.
TREVOR JONES
Trevor has served in a number of roles for the church over the years as a PCC member and church warden. He is currently the PCC Treasurer.