Reading

Forbury Gardens, Reading, BerkshireThe Reading episcopal area extends from west Berkshire along the M4 corridor to Windsor. It includes very rural areas and large centres of population, such as Reading and Bracknell, and, with a population of 800,000, is larger than many dioceses in the Church of England.

The deaneries of the Reading episcopal area are BracknellBradfield, Maidenhead & Windsor, Newbury, Reading and Sonning.

The Revd Canon Mary Gregory was nominated as the next Bishop of Reading in November 2024. She will be consecrated at a service in February 2025.

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Mary Gregory

Bishop Designate of Reading

The Revd Canon Mary Gregory was nominated as the Bishop of Reading in November 2024. She is currently the Canon for the Arts and Reconciliation at Coventry Cathedral, which has a global reputation for its work on reconciliation. 

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Stephen Pullin

Archdeacon of Berkshire

The Ven Stephen Pullin joined the diocese in 2014, serving as Archdeacon from 2020. One of Stephen's priorities is the wellbeing of those who serve in Berkshire.

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Liz Jackson

Associate Archdeacon - Berkshire

The Revd Liz Jackson joined the Berkshire team in 2020. With a passion for social justice, Liz previously worked with homeless people, refugees and asylum seekers.

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Contact the Area Office

St Birinus House
Englefield Road
Theale
Reading
Berkshire
RG7 5AS

01865 208 741 (for Isobel Hansford, PA to Bishop of Reading, and Lesley Young, Secretary to Bishop of Reading)
01865 208 275 (for Alison Taylor, PA to Archdeacon of Berkshire)
01865 208 274 (for Jane Sampson, PA to Associate Archdeacon of Berkshire)

Page last updated: Thursday 28th November 2024 3:58 PM

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