March Team Ministry

 Revd Andrew was born in Leamington Spa and studied chemistry at Birmingham and Nottingham Universities.  After working in church, community and political life in Walsall and Birmingham, he was ordained and spent four years in Stourport on Severn, where he married Pamela.  He was appointed vicar of All Saints in 2005 and Rural Dean of West Bromwich in 2008. 

Andrew and Pamela have daughters who live in the area, while their son lives and works in London. Rev Smith said: “Being close to family explains, in part, why we were very pleased to move to March. I wanted to serve a place which is different from where we have been before, yet offers connections and opportunities to what I believe most passionately in; an inclusive welcoming church that tries to meet peoples real needs, that is compassionate and listening, is loving and gives hope.”

Revd Andrew is a big fan of Choral Evensong and is partial to pub lunches and a good curry house dinner.

You can contact Revd Andrew on 01354 572 117 or at andrew.marchurch@gmail.com

Hi! I am Ruth, the Team Vicar and Team Leader in Mission in March, based at St Wendreda’s Church. I have been in post since September 2022, having moved across from The Midlands. My husband Steve and I have 3 grown up children, 1 married abroad, 1 at 6thform college and 1 at University in Scotland.

In my previous life, I have worked in a combination of community & youthwork, charity work, teaching and training for 30+ years, including being Head of a pupil referral unit, where we enabled young people to flourish and learn. I also worked building partnerships between churches in the Diocese of Lichfield before training for ordained ministry. This background has given me great experiences to inform my life and work.

I trained with St Mellitus College (North West) in Liverpool Cathedral and in a context-based placement in Tamworth, Staffordshire and went on to complete a degree in Theology, Ministry & Mission at the Queens Foundation in Birmingham, through the University of Durham.

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I am passionate about down-to-earth mission and empowering and enabling everyone to play their part. I love family and food, creative arts, travelling and serving God in the everyday stuff of life.

In 2024 in addition to the regular activities of our worshipping community, we will be involved in a range of activities and events to raise money for the Spire Project - add to your diary a special Fun Day on 6th July with classic cars and look out for events like our Poetry Open mic. night and many other opportunities to gather.

Do get in touch if you would like to. I look forward to meeting you soon!

You can contact Revd Ruth on 07905 950 849 or at RevRuth.marchchurches@outlook.com