Revd Tim Buckley is the vicar, assisted by a small team. Jenny Buckler is our curate. Mary Udale Smith is training to be a Reader. Peter Jones looks after the building. Mark Nish is the Parish Treasurer. Victoria Jones and Debbie Nish are involved in pastoral care. Samantha Forrester is the Parish Administrator and Tamsin McMaster is our Community Administrator. Sarah Buckley leads work with families and a dedicated team of volunteers assist with both the children and youth. There are also two Chapelwarden positions, filled by Bill James and Andrew Udale-Smith, and we have a Parish Intern, Sarena Matheson.
Tim Buckley
Vicar of St Matts and St Toms
Married to Sarah with three children, Ellie, Sam and Joe. Loves church pioneering, family, guitars, Macs, jeeps and Jesus, not necessarily in that order...
Jenny Buckler
Curate
When not in Bath, Jenny is often happy in wellies on her family farm. She enjoys wasting time with Jesus, scrumpy cider and journeying with people to wholeness and freedom in God's love.
Andrew Udale Smith
Churchwarden
Happiest on mountains but also very happy on the visuals desk at St Matt’s where he is one of the Churchwardens.
Bill James
Churchwarden
Bill is a Churchwarden at St Matt's and is also often found in the audiovisuals operating booth. He is responsible for uploading our sermon podcasts weekly.
Debbie Nish
Life Hub leader
Debbie is a key part of our planning, prayer and pastoral teams at St Matt’s. Married to Mark, they lead one of our mid-week Life Hubs.
Mark Nish
Treasurer
Mark is on the PCC and leads a Life Hub with his wife, Debbie. He has the best moustache in St Matt's.
Mary Udale Smith
Reader
Enjoys reading, fine wine and chocolate. Loves God, her family and physics.
Peter Jones
Sexton
Famous for fixing things and his subtle sense of humour... Has a passion for people and encouragement. Loves God, Victoria, single malt whisky, french red wine and home cooking.
Sam Forrester
Parish Administrator
Loves baking, her boys, and welsh rugby!
Sarah Buckley
Prophetic can-do mother of three
Married to Tim with three children, Ellie, Sam and Joey.
Tamsin McMaster
Community Administrator
Mad about craft, knitting, gardening, cooking, Jesus and her family
Victoria Jones
Life hub leader
Victoria is a key part of our planning, prayer and pastoral teams at St Matt’s. Married to Peter, they lead one of our mid-week Life Hubs
Safeguarding in the Parish
Read our Safeguarding policy and find out who to contact should you have any concerns.