Rev'd Garry Whittaker
I was ordained in 1991 after training at St. John’s Theological College Nottingham. I was Curate at Christ Church Denton (with St. George: Dane Bank) from 1991-1995. I then moved to Holy Trinity: Waterhead: Oldham as Priest-in- Charge 1995-2005. I then became Team Rector of Bacup and Stacksteads from 2005-2015. I became Team Vicar of the Fellside Team in September 2015.
Within the team I am responsible for St. Hilda, Bilsborrow and St. James Whitechapel. I am Chaplain to Myerscough College and Chaplain to Butler’s Farmhouse Cheeses (Inglewhite.)
I am married to Deborah and we both share an interest in music (rock/pop.) We enjoy going to concerts and also watching them on DVD.
I have a life-long interest in Rugby League, supporting my home town team Leigh. My other team is Rochdale Hornets, I was chaplain to the club before my move here to the Fellside.
I also enjoy body boarding on holiday and recommend Croyde Bay in Devon.
I play the guitar and sometimes use it in the services, I also play bass and enjoyed being part of the music group during my time at Bacup.
Wednesday, 14 April 2021 04:07
May 2021
Scripture tells us to be careful about bringing accusations about those in leadership ....
I was reading about an odd conversation about a Christian leader who had just been promoted to a position of national leadership. Another minister was expressing concerns about this person’s suitability for the position.
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Wednesday, 13 January 2021 13:23
February 2021
"Which three words sum up 2020 for you?"
A recent article in the Church of England newspaper started by asking, “Which three words sum up 2020 for you?" The writer of the article came up with, unpredictable, lament and blessed. ....
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