Meet Our Team

Rector

The Rev Matthew Calladine is our Rector. He joined St Margaret's in November 2016. Matt's wife, Jo, who is also ordained, works as a prison chaplain. They have two teenage children. Matt has 'green fingers' and loves gardening. He also enjoys cooking, music (especially the Beatles), keeping fit and spending time with his family. He also tries to have 1 week of skiing a year.

To get in touch with Matt you can call him direct at the Rectory on 0161 432 1844. Please get in touch if you need to make any baptism, wedding or funeral enquiries.

Wardens
Churchwarden is an unpaid voluntary position. Wardens are elected annually at a meeting open to all adults living in the parish or on the Electoral Roll.

Jane works in equality, diversity and inclusion at the British Council which is the UK’s cultural relations organisation. She leads a home group with husband Colin and has three grown up children.

Jane is also a trustee of Burnage Foodbank and was involved in setting it up in 2014.

She loves the sea, Manchester City and Jesus - not in that order.

Chris is originally from North Devon and came to Manchester as a student in 1982. He and Helen have lived in Burnage for 25 years and raised their family here. Chris still works part time as an electronics engineer.

He loves to see people grow in their faith in God and live that faith out in everyday life. He is interested in community issues and buildings- including how they can use less energy. He relaxes by doing all sorts of things outdoors, making and listening to music. He also follows City."

Children & Families Worker

Steph works within the church and local community to share the good news and love of Jesus with children and families. She works with a fantastic team of volunteers who help to organise various events and activities that are fun, faith building and family centered.

In Steph's spare time she enjoys playing board games, sharing meals with friends and relaxing with a book or film.

Readers

Pearl is a retired social worker. She is also a leader of a Home Group and is involved in the work amongst older people. In March 2010 she completed a Diocesan Spiritual Companionship course and now supports individuals on a one-to-one basis on their spiritual journey.

Pearl was licensed in 1995.

Peter grew up in Burnage, attending both Green End and Burnage High Schools. He is married to Ruth and they have two grown-up children. A life-long Manchester City supporter, Peter’s hobbies include crown-green bowling, cooking and walking in the Lake District. Peter is also the church administrator. Peter became a Christian at St Margaret’s when he was 18 years old and has been worshipping here ever since.

Peter was licensed in 2014.

Peter Capon taught Computer Science at Manchester University. He is married to Hilary and they have 3 adult children and 2 granddaughters. He represented the Manchester Diocese on General Synod for 20 years and is a Lay Canon Emeritus of Manchester Cathedral. He has been a Reader since 1991 and moved to Burnage in 2014.

Parochial Church Council (PCC)

Our PCC is the executive committee of St Margaret's Church and consists of our Rector and churchwardens, together with elected representatives of the our church family.

The PCC has responsibility for a whole range of things including the care, maintenance and insurance of the church buildings and contents with responsibility for all financial decisions.

The PCC strives towards our church vision: together to worship God, proclaim Jesus, grow in the Spirit and serve the world

Your role in Church

At St Margaret's we believe we all have a role to play in serving God and those around us. Have you considered how you could use your skills and talents to serve? After prayerfully considering what you could offer please have a look at the role descriptions below and get in contact with our Rector for more information.

Please note that St Margaret's is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All post holders and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.”All appointments are subject to acceptable pre-appointment checks, including a satisfactory Enhanced DBS Check.