faith communities
Chair of the Council for Christian Unity, and experience of working and worshipping in inner-city Birmingham, I will continue building bridges and deepening friendships across denominations and faith communities.
This has given me first-hand experience not only of the challenges facing our churches and clergy, but also of the opportunities that arise when local faith communities are trusted, encouraged, and properly supported.
My undergraduate and graduate studies at the University of Aberdeen exposed me to a wide range of theological perspectives and introduced me to people from different Christian traditions, other faith communities and those of no faith.
Today I worship at St Margaret of Antioch, Princes Road, a Liberal Catholic Church Plant serving one of Liverpool’s most diverse, multi faith communities, where our conviction is simple; all are welcome always.
I respect their important traditions and the cycle of life and community, honoured and nurtured within our faith communities.
As the National Faith Lead for the Probation Service, I work with all faith communities across England and Wales to support them to engage in the rehabilitation of people.
From 2019 to 2023 I held the role of Bishop’s Officer for community Engagement in Kirklees which involved significant liaison on behalf of the Bishop Jonathan with different parts of the local Council where agendas overlap with the concerns of the faith communities in the area.
In these groups I represented the Church of England and the voice of faith communities, bringing that voice to areas such as inclusive economy, poverty reduction, and the Council’s Third Sector strategic planning.
e |was part of the Chester Diocesan team enabling churches to build thriving multi-generational faith communities
My Anglo-Iranian heritage and experience of the Anglican Church both in Britain and overseas have also given me a particular commitment to diversity, mission and engagement with other faith communities.
It has involved me in considerable work with the “white British” community as well as other faith communities, and hearing their stories has given me a critical understanding of the challenges we face in forging a truly integrated and just intercultural church and society.
I represent faith communities and local concerns as that committee discerns how to spend £20m given to improve our town.
working closely with families, local authorities, health and social care agencies and faith communities;
This responsibility has brought me into close contact with bereaved families, faith communities and people from a wide range of cultural backgrounds at some of the most difficult times in their lives.