News
What makes a church is its' congregation. Here are a few people from ours.
Ministers/ Clergy
Hilary Edgerton
Hilary is not only our vicar(ess), but the vicar of our adjoined parishes of Chinley and Buxworth.
She has been 'stationed' at Hayfield since July 2000If you have any important questions please ring 01663 743350 or e-mail hilary@hayfieldstmatts.org.uk.
Mary Parker
Mary is a lincensed lay reader. You may contact her on 01663 743621
Wardens and Welcomers
Derek Philpot and Arthur Huddleston
The wardens take care of running the church when it comes to things like locking up and keeping records. They are happy to help you with any questions, and between them they have quite a lot of local knowledge, so if you see them don't hesitate to give them your questions.
If you wish to contact the their telephone numbers are:
Derek Philpot 01663 745699
Aurthur Huddleston 01663 742108
Young People
At St. Matthews we have several groups of young people, from toddlers to teens. The youth section of our congregation has its own page here.
Welcomers
For the practical jobs such as putting up hymn numbers and lighting candles we have a band of 'Welcomers'. We don't bite, so if you are unsure about anything, do just ask and we will be happy to help you.
Other 'Regulars'
The Music GroupThe valiant music group started originally by Paul and Syd has been leading our worship with heart for as long as I can remember. The group has its dedicated page here.
Silvia Crummet
If organ songs are requested Silvia is always waiting upstairs to pull out all the stops and give us a resounding verde of 'Great is they Faithfulness.'
Sylvia is also in charge of the merry bell ringers. If you want to hear a clip of out bells peeling, click here.