COLIN EVANS

Colin has been part of CVCC for over 20 years and has been involved in leadership for most of that time.  He is married to Sarah and they have two children in their twenties. Colin is semi retired, but manages to keep himself fully occupied with work in the church, involvement in a number of projects for those in need in Bristol, and working alongside parents who have children with special needs in Somerset.

SAMANTHA HART

Sam and her husband Paul have been part of CVCC for over 25 years. They have two children in their twenties. Sam Is passionate about seeing everyone achieve their God given purpose in life. As well as being a church leader, she has a full-time role as a partner in a global professional services firm. 

JACKIE THOMAS

Jackie is married to Kevin who is a worship leader at CVCC. They have two children: a student at university and a teenage son. Jackie has been on the leadership since March 2019 and has been working part time for CVCC as co-ordinator since 2015. Jackie is our Youth and Children’s ministry leader. She is passionate about sharing Jesus with children and young people. She also works one day a week as a nurse.

PHIL RUSSELL

Phil is married to Carol and they have two children in their twenties. He has worked in industry and continues to do so, alongside working with the church for over 30 years. Phil has a particular calling to pray and to deepen his understanding of the bible. His passion is to introduce people to Jesus and to encourage those that have faith along the way.

EMILY PALMER

Children’s worker

Emily is our children’s worker, an exciting new role starting in April 2025. Emily works part time in this role whilst also looking after her 4 children, quite a challenge! Emily worked as a primary school teacher for a number of years before finishing in order to take care of her growing family. Emily has a heart to see children come to know Jesus and seeks to support children and families in the community. She is married to Rob who is also a local scouts leader in his spare time.

CAROL RUSSELL

Admin Assistant

Carol is married to Phil and works with Jackie in the office as admin assistant. Carol also helps lead the Infinity group and gets involved with the Infinity and Beyond events. She is a key member of the worship team with a beautiful voice and is a great storyteller, writing much of CVCC’s blogs.

ANITA WORCESTER

Safeguarding and Pastoral Co-ordinator

Anita is married, has 2 adult sons and a lively collie. She is our safeguarding lead and church pastoral co-ordinator. Anita has been involved in social care for many years and now works part time as a therapist and life coach. 

JANET CAINEY

Welcome Team Lead

Janet is an HR advisor and has worked for Bristol University for the past 21 years. She has lived in Cheddar for 12 years, close to her family who are very important to her.  

Janet loves attending CVCC and enjoys leading the welcome team. She and her team look forward to welcoming you on a Sunday morning or at any of our events and activities. 

RICHARD TIMM

Treasurer

Richard has been part of the church here since he retired to the peace of the countryside over 10 years ago, escaping a long central London based career in public administration.  Since then he has been keeping our finances on track (often needing his toes as well as fingers to add things up).   He is a widower with two adult children who have large families of their own.