Clergy
Team Rector, Rev'd Dave Brown
Hello, I'm Dave, the Team Rector of the Newton Abbot Team Ministry.
I started following Jesus as a child, and via teenage questioning and after careers in supermarket retail, pensions administration and 12 years teaching, I felt God's call to full time Christian ministry. I trained at Oak Hill College in north London, and after a curacy in Sidmouth, I spent 11 years as Rector of two churches in north Hertfordshire before coming to Newton Abbot in 2022.
My passions in church are for clear, faithful and relevant Bible teaching, growing discipleship, compassionate pastoral care and active evangelism. Outside of church I enjoy most sports and support Luton Town and the New York Mets! I'm a keen but high-handicap golfer and love walking the moors and the coasts of Devon with my wife Judy.
Email: rector@newtonabbotparishes.co.uk
Phone: 01626 335862
Day off Thursday
Rev'd Gareth Regan, Team Vicar
Hi, my name is Gareth
I have been Vicar of Newton Abbot and Ogwell since 2017. Born and raised in Newton Abbot, I count it a real joy and privilege to serve the community I grew up in. My approach to ministry is rooted in the belief that the church should be a place where everyone can explore faith, ask questions, and encounter the living God through Jesus Christ.
Before returning to Devon, I served in parish ministry in Wolverhampton. I am passionate about preaching and teaching the Bible in a way that connects with everyday life, and about helping people grow in faith and confidence, wherever they are on the journey.
Outside of my role in the parish, I enjoy cycling, cooking, and all things computer-related — though rarely all at once!
Email: gareth@newtonabbotparishes.co.uk
Phone: 01626 201237
Day off Friday
Fr Matthew Cashmore
07555 924 862
Team Vicar in the Newton Abbot Benefice with the particular responsibility of being the Vicar of St Luke’s Milber.
Rev Jonathan Bealey, Curate
07886 567732
jonathan.bealey@gmail.com
Readers
Keith Butler
07980 457919
Churchwardens
Abbotsbury Church
Vacant
St Mary's
Sharon Lawrence
07794 108166
St Bartholomew's
Stella Llewellyn and Gwyn Hughes
All Saints, Highweek
Michael Gillibrand
ogwellwarden@newtonabbotparishes.co.uk
St. Paul's
Lorna Tresidder
Admin
Parish Team Administrator
Mel Dunn
Phone 01626 211346 or email office@newtonabbotparishes.co.uk
Safeguarding
Rob Palmer
Phone 07792 081776 or Email: treb0r@hotmail.com
Weekly Parish News by Email
John Calderwood
news@newtonabbotparishes.co.uk
Website and social media team
Lynn Buckley
comms@newtonabbotparishes.co.uk
Musical Worship
Organist at St Paul's and St Bartholomew's
Clive Sawers
07967 148794 or email clivesawers@aol.com
St Mary's Wolborough
To discuss music choices for weddings etc at St Mary's Wolborough
please email office@newtonabbotparishes.co.uk
PARISH CONTACTS
Team Rector: Rev Dave Brown. Day off Thursday rector@newtonabbotparishes.co.uk 01626 335862
Team Vicar and Vicar of St Luke's, Milber: vacancy.
Lay minister for St Luke’s, Graham Whittle family@hotmail.co.uk
Team Vicar: Rev Gareth Regan: Day Off: Friday - gareth@newtonabbotparishes.co.uk 01626 201237
Curate: Rev Ben Maynard: Day Off: Thursday. - ben@newtonabbotparishes.co.uk 01626 332546
Licensed Lay Minister: - Keith Butler: puffin@blueyonder.co.uk 07980 457919
Anna Chaplains:
Churchwardens:
All Saints: Michael Gillibrand ogwellwarden@newtonabbotparishes.co.uk
Abbotsbury: Vacant
St Mary’s: Sharon Lawrence 07794 108166
St. Paul’s: Lorna Tresidder lornatresidder@icloud.com
St Bartholomew's: Michael Gillibrand ogwellwarden@newtonabbotparishes.co.uk
Organist: Clive Sawers 07967 148794 clivesawers@aol.com
Parochial Church Council Secretary: Barbara Garrick 07910 207358 - barbara_garrick@yahoo.com
Safeguarding Lead: Rob Palmer 07792 081776 treb0r@hotmail.com
Weekly Parish News by Email. John Calderwood - news@newtonabbotparishes.co.uk 01626 361952
Other Communications Media (website and social media) - comms@newtonabbotparishes.co.uk
Prayer List: Please let us know about anyone in need of prayers. Their name will be kept on the list for a month. Please email prayer@newtonabbotparishes.co.uk
Parish website: www.newtonabbotparishes.co.uk
Parish Office at St Paul's Church, Devon Square. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday: 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
For all enquiries, please phone 01626 211346 or email office@newtonabbotparishes.co.uk.