Meet the Team

Vicar

Rev Rachel Sheehan

I am the new vicar here at Freedom Church Mereside. I joined the Freedom Family just before Christmas, moving to Blackpool with my little boy and my cockapoo. I have been ordained for nine years this year, and I have spent my ordained life so far in Wigan. Although I am a Scouser born and bred.

Things I love - Jesus, family, friends, God-children, the beach, music...and much much more!

Things I dislike - spiders, Marmite and prawns!
I am super excited for this new chapter in our lives and ministry here at Freedom Church. Not to mention the excitement for all that God is going to do through us all in our community. Please do come and say hello, I would love to meet you!

Blessings,
Rachel x

Church Wardens

Amanda Garwood

My role is to take care of things to do with our church building and to make sure our Vicar is supported. My favourite Bible verse is: 'I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me' Phillipians 4:13. Please do get in touch if you have any questions about church life etc. 

Amanda x

Karen Trigg

I have been attending Freedom Church, Mereside now for nearly 4 years. When I arrived I was the quiet girl, who sat at the back. I wouldn't say 'boo' to a goose, so to speak. Fast forward to present, I am now a Church Warden, who supports our vicar in the day to day running of the building. In the last year I have completed the MPower course in Urban Leadership and have been authorised as an Authorised Lay Minister.

I love to see people grow in their faith and look forward to the future growth here at Freedom Church.

Parish Safeguarding

Elaine Simper

When I am not working full time as a nurse and safeguarding patients in my care, I volunteer at Freedom Church as the PSO. I enjoy knitting and reading in my spare time. If you have any issues with regards to safeguarding I will actively listen to any concerns you have, please feel free to get in touch.

Elaine x

ALM's (Authorised Local Ministers)

Sue Taylor

Elaine Simper

Martin Driver

Karen Trigg

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