Our Team
Rev. Paul Mundy
Rev. Paul Mundy
Rev. Paul Mundy
Paul is a priest in the Church of England, after serving his curacy in the parish of Barcombe, nr Lewes, he became Rector of Newick and Priest-in-Charge of Chailey. He has a passion for mission and leadership, has been exploring his calling as a spiritual director for the diocese, and is learning a lot about youth work. Before joining the
Paul is a priest in the Church of England, after serving his curacy in the parish of Barcombe, nr Lewes, he became Rector of Newick and Priest-in-Charge of Chailey. He has a passion for mission and leadership, has been exploring his calling as a spiritual director for the diocese, and is learning a lot about youth work. Before joining the church Paul was a publican for 23 years.
Paul has four children Ben, Ciaron, Niamh & Ella. Ben is serving in the Royal Navy, and the girls are at university. Ciaron is in full time residential care at Bevern View, Barcombe.
Paul served as a member of the National Association of Round Tables at local, area and national levels from 1998- 2010, and is now enjoying his time as a member of Lewes 41 Club.
Paul serves as a Spiritual Director, a trustee to St Bartz Christian Retreat Centre, as well as foundation governor to Newick Primary School and Chaplain and Trustee to the Bevern Trust.
Churchwardens
Rev. Paul Mundy
Rev. Paul Mundy
Sara Fuller and Christopher Hume are St Mary's Churchwardens.
Churchwardens are the bishop's lay officers in a parish. It is a volunteer role, and Churchwardens are vital to the health and wellbeing of our church communities.
The role of a Churchwarden is a statutory one, with ancient origins. The rights and responsibilities are laid down
Sara Fuller and Christopher Hume are St Mary's Churchwardens.
Churchwardens are the bishop's lay officers in a parish. It is a volunteer role, and Churchwardens are vital to the health and wellbeing of our church communities.
The role of a Churchwarden is a statutory one, with ancient origins. The rights and responsibilities are laid down in ecclesiastical law under the Churchwardens Measure 2001.
Their first and direct responsibility is to the Bishop, usually via the Archdeacon. Together with the parish priest, they are generally responsible for the day-to-day functioning of a parish.
Today the role is very varied, but generally involves matters to do with church life, governance, buildings and worship.
Our Churchwardens work closely with Rev. Paul.
Readers
Rev. Paul Mundy
Readers
Jeremy Burdett and Geoffrey Clinton are St Mary's Readers.
Licensed Lay Ministers (Readers) are not ordained but are licenced by the bishop to lead worship.
They do this both inside and outside the existing Church by:
- Explaining the Christian faith
- Responding pastorally to need
- Being role models for, and fellow disciples with, people seeking
Jeremy Burdett and Geoffrey Clinton are St Mary's Readers.
Licensed Lay Ministers (Readers) are not ordained but are licenced by the bishop to lead worship.
They do this both inside and outside the existing Church by:
- Explaining the Christian faith
- Responding pastorally to need
- Being role models for, and fellow disciples with, people seeking to live out the Christian gospel in today’s world
The role is often described as ‘theologically educated and culturally engaged.’
Our Readers support Rev. Paul in the planning, preparation and delivery of a whole range of services.