People

Minister
Rob Hilton moved to Ilkley in September 2008 along with his wife Ruth and children Sam, Ned and Esther. This is his fourth period of ministry, having spent ten years in Huddersfield and, prior to that, periods in Cornwall and Devon.

Deacon
Liz Day came to Ilkley in September 2012. She is working half time for the Wharfedale and Aireborough Methodist Circuit, mainly with Christchurch and Ben Rhydding Methodist church and their communities, and half time as Chaplain for MHA (Methodist Homes).
Her role involves visiting Glen Rosa care home and Emmandjay Court housing with care scheme, offering pastoral support and leading Christian services and activities.
She also networks with voluntary groups who offer services to the elderly and encourages partnership working between church and community across the circuit.
Liz’s previous roles have included NHS chaplaincy (mental health) and church appointments in Leeds and Gateshead.

Lay Employee
Jonathan Logan was appointed in December 2009 as our Children's and Young People's Lay Employee, working with young people and their families.
He has a wide knowlege and experiance of working with young people and their families.
Jonathan has worked for both Christian & secular youth & children's orginisations over the last sixteen years.
 

Christchurch Membership (October 2011)