Our ambition remains rooted in creating a more welcoming and thriving Community, and as with Jesus on the road to Emmaus, to accompany people on their journey. 

I’m Steven Parkinson and I grew up in Oldham. I attended school in Manchester and after University, I worked as a teacher of history and politics at St Aidan’s Church of England High School, in Harrogate.

I studied for Ordination at St Cuthbert’s College, Ushaw and at the University of Durham and was ordained in 2000.

I have served in parish ministry, as a University Chaplain and as private secretary to the Bishop of Salford, before moving to Whitefield in 2017. Leisure time is spent with my family and friends and I enjoy reading and films.