Revd Kelly Parsons
Kelly was licensed as Priest in Charge of Otford in May 2025. She is married and has a dog called Jasper. In churches stories are woven together over time and no matter what part we play in the life of a church whether as a minister, a member of the congregation or occasional visitor all those stories matter and are held together by God. Kelly is excited to now be here as part of the story of St Bartholomew and Otford as a whole community, looking forward to hearing your stories, to share mine and to be part of future stories.
Daw
n Hallam - Lay Reader
Dawn worked within the NHS for many years has been a Lay Reader at St Bart's for a good deal of those. Now retired she is busier than ever, but not so busy that she hasn't got plenty of time for the youth ministry amongst the young leading Messy Church, EPIC, YPF and as a co-leader of Sunday Club. Dawn does detached youth work with Sevenoaks Area Youth Trust. She is on our PCC.
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Margaret Lidbetter - Lay Reader
Margaret's background is in education having been a Headteacher of a church primary school for many years. Along with being a Lay Reader with a licence to conduct funerals, a Pastoral Assistant she is the leader of Cameo one of our homegroups which also engages in social activities. Cameo is for those who find themselves on their own. Margaret is on our PCC
Mags
Southgate - Lay Reader
Mags is a full time teacher and licenced Lay Reader, although she has been leading and preaching at St Bart's for many years. Mags has a heart for young people and a passion to see the Church grow and sustain itself for future generations. She believes one way of doing this is by exploring new forms of worship. Mags is on our PCC