Crediton Parish Church

Rev Nigel Guthrie, Rector

Nigel Guthrie was appointed in 2002 as Rector of the United Benefice based on Crediton. He had previously served as Vicar of Chellaston and Rural Dean of Melbourne in Derby Diocese. Nigel was ordained deacon in Coventry in 1988 and worked at St. John the Baptist, and then Coventry Cathedral until moving to Derby in 1994. He was appointed a Prebendary of Exeter Cathedral in 2010. He loves the variety and challenge of parish work and regularly acts as tutor to those training locally for ministry.

Nigel is married to Tina, a musician and teacher, and they have two sons. He enjoys music making and is a member of Exeter Chamber Choir.

Rev Dominic Doble, Assistant Curate

Dominic Doble came to faith as a child, was baptised in his teens, and experienced renewal as an undergraduate. He was made deacon at Exeter Cathedral in September 2010 to serve as Assistant Curate in the United Benefice. He trained for ministry at Mirfield, doing placements at St Marys, Bideford and Burrswood, Christian hospital and place of healing, Groombridge.
Before ordination training Dominic was a countryside manager, most recently dealing with footpaths at Cambridgeshire County Council. He enjoys walking, cycling, rowing and gardening. He’s a fan of both making and listening to music from folk and blues drumming to singing sacred choral material.

Rev Catherine Carlyon, Priest at Sandford

Catherine Carlyon was ordained deacon in Truro Diocese in 2002 and served there as Curate at Launceston. She appointed Chaplain among Deaf People in Exeter Diocese combined with part time priest at Sandford in June 2006. Catherine trained for ministry at Ripon College, Cuddesdon and had previously held senior nursing posts both in hospital and community settings.

Catherine enjoys playing the piano and harp and textile crafts, including spinning and weaving. She paints in watercolour and enjoys gardening, especially growing and showing sweet peas.

The Licensed Readers

Jack Shelley was licensed as Reader in Exeter Diocese in 2009, serving in Crediton benefice.

Jack has been involved in church life and leadership since student days. He is currently lay chairman of Cadbury Deanery Synod and a member of the General Synod of the Church of England. Jack worked for 35 years as a General Medical Practitioner in Devon and is still involved in medical education. He is also an active farmer.

Isolde Summers was licensed as Reader within the Exeter Diocese to the Benefice in 2003. She was recently further authorised to take Holy Communion by Extension within the Crediton Benefice.

Isolde has been involved for many years in the life of the Benefice. She is Chairman of the St. Boniface Concert Society and was formerly Head of Music at Uffculme School. She is much involved with pastoral work but finds relaxation through large jig-saw puzzles and reading.