Rev’d Carl (Rector) & Lindsay Smith

Carl and Lindsay have been leading the benefice since January 2017, having served Carl’s curacy in Burgess Hill. Carl was trained at Trinity College, Bristol, and ordained in 2013.

Together, Carl and Lindsay have 4 children

Phil & Barbara Hawksley

Phil and Barbara joined the team in 2019. Having served as local missionaries for much of their married life, they now support Carl and Linz in leading the missional and community work that occurs out of All Saints Church, Handcross, as missional community leaders.

Helen Arnold (St Mark’s Church Warden)

Helen has been church warden since 2018, having been an active member of St Mark’s Church and school for many years. As well as being church warden, Helen serves as governor to the school and is also the benefice safeguarding officer.

The Tomlinson Family (St Mary’s Church Warden)

Colin, Ellen and Simon have been church wardens since 2022. They serve as a family in many ways. As well as their roles at St Mary’s, the Tomlinson family are also an integral part of Jubilee Bakes, a local charity that teaches young adults with autism and learning difficulties to bake for local events.