Church Team

We have a number of staff and volunteers who are happy to welcome you into Church.

Ministry

 

Fr. Adam Hadley		Mthr. Sarah Roberts-Malpass
Fr. Adam, is Parish Priest for Kingswinford, joining in 2021. Having studied at York University and completing his curacy in Stourbridge, Adam is proud to be Priest in Charge for two incredible, historic, yet different Churches in the area. email: fr.adam@stmaryskingswinford.org.uk Phone: 07759900947		Mthr. Sarah joined the Parish in February 2025 as Mission Priest after completing her curacy at St Thomas' in Stourbridge. She is passionate about accompanying people on their journey of faith, whilst seeking new and various ways in which we can draw closer to God. You'll no doubt bump into her around the parish, walking her dog, at the school gates or chatting about life and faith over a cup of coffee, so come and say hi!  email: mthr.sarah@stmaryskingswinford.org.uk Phone:
Fr. Chris Smith		Sian Morgan
Fr. Chris is currently completing his curacy in the Parish. Previously he was a professional musician, even running his own music studio. Fr. Chris is an excellent guitar and keyboard player and frequently shows his skills at Soul Food! email: fr.chris@stmaryskingswinford.org.uk Phone: 07562949395		Sian is our Children's, Youth and Family Minister, joining us in 2023. She has over 20 years experience and is passionate about seeing young people included in our churches. Her work includes working with children and youth of all ages, preparing parents and children for Baptism and working with children in both school and church. She is responsible for leading our Parish's children and youth work and is also our safeguarding officer. email: sian@stmaryskingswinford.org.uk Phone: 07729092972
Church Team
Jean Blakemore		Jenny Stewart
Jean is one of the Wardens at COA and has been in role...		Jenny has been a member of COA since 2003 and took the post of Warden 3 years ago, alongside her ALM Pastoral role. Jenny loves the family feel of both the Church and the Village.
Sheila Freeman
Sheila is our ALM for Children and a school governor at Church of the Ascension Primary School. Here she leads the 'Open the Book' Team where they act out Bible stories within schools in the Parish and loves spending time with the children, helping them in learning about the faith.

 

Staff

 

Grace Wrigglesworth		Lindsey Poulding
Grace joined the team in September 2024 as Operations Manager, focussing on the day to day operational running of our churches as well as researching opportunities for fundraising and grants. Grace got married at our sister Church, St Mary's in 2021, as well as having her little boy christened there. email: operations@stmaryskingswinford.org.uk Phone: 07562955888		Parish Administrator Lindsey joined the team in April 2024 and oversees all hall bookings, funerals and day to day tasks. Lindsey previously worked in accounts and banking and lives in Wall Heath with her husband, daughter, cat and guinea pig. email: office@stmaryskingswinford.org.uk Phone: 07729092973