Here are some of the people who make Latchford Baptist Church work:
| Carolyn Urwin - Minister and Trustee | Robin Urwin - Church Secretary and Trustee | Tina Critchley - Church Treasurer and Trustee |
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Carolyn leads the church on a part-time basis and takes about half of the services. She is responsible for our worship, teaching, pastoral care and outreach, encouraging the church to grow closer to Jesus and share his love with our local community. She is married to Robin and has three grown up children and two grandchildren. She enjoys, amongst other things, walking, card making and killer sudokus. She is due to retire in June 2026. |
Robin is the Church Secretary and chairs our Trustee meetings. He also is one of the hosts of Renew with a Brew, leads the AV team and manages our room bookings. He is married to Carolyn and enjoys visiting his family in Birmingham, London and Brighton! He has recently started trying to keep fit, enjoys walking – and gardening when he has the time!
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Tina is the Church Treasurer, having previously served many terms as a Deacon during the past 30 years. She brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the leadership team. Her other responsibilities are Worship Planning Co-ordinator and member of the AV team, as well as occasionally leading Sunday Worship. Outside of church, Tina enjoys spending time with her family and friends whilst enjoying retirement.
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| Ruth Nichols - Safeguarding Trustee | Chris Ablott - Trustee & Little Shop at Latchford Coordinator | Gwen Taylor - Designated Person for Safeguarding |
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Ruth is the church's Safeguarding Trustee and shares responsibility for leading our evening Midweek Group and Prayer Meeting, as well as occasional Sunday services. Outside of church, Ruth works in the civil service and enjoys baking, writing, and getting out to the theatre when she can.
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Chris is responsible for running The Little Shop at Latchford. He is also one of the team of hosts for our weekly free wellbeing café – Renew with a Brew. Chris enjoys gardening, spending time with his four granddaughters, and tracing his family tree (no royalty found so far, but lots of coalminers). He is also a long-standing season ticket holder with Warrington Wolves.
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Gwen is the church Designated Person for Safeguarding and also the lead host for our weekly Renew Wellbeing café - Renew with a Brew. She is married to Colin and has two grown up children and a step son. Gwen enjoys walking, good food and cooking and theatre visits.
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