GRACIOUS STREET - Key Persons
I am Bill Rodham, and I've been married to Dot for 32 years. Whilst we don't have any children of our own, we have a collection of real nieces, and grand nieces and nephews. We also have a number of 'adopted' ‘nieces and nephews' within the Church family that we have been privileged to watch develop and grow - and hopefully supported, on their life's journeys.
I enjoy (watching now) most sports and I am a lifelong supporter of Sunderland AFC. In past years the game of bowls played a huge part in my life - it is how I met a Dot actually, but that's another story.
I am a chartered Civil Engineer by profession and have spent the last 25 years working for the Environment Agency on flood alleviation projects.
As a member of the Leadership and Management teams I am keen to help create a culture where all can find their place in the life and work of the Church, enabling each and every one of us to live out their faith and share it with others. My specific role as treasurer means ensuring that we have sufficient financial resources to support that goal.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Management Team
I am Dorothy Rodham (known to most people as Dot) married to Bill, also for 32 years, and share the same nieces and nephews, adopted or otherwise. I was born and brought up in Great Langton, which is a small village between Northallerton and Richmond right on the banks of the River Swale. I am very much a country girl at heart and have a real interest in the natural world and am never happier than when I am in the countryside or failing that, the garden. I have spent the last 32 years trying to teach Bill the ways of nature, including how to plant seeds, grow vegetables and how to distinguish between weeds and flowers - I think he is slowly getting the hang of it.
I've always considered myself to be a practical person and I am always keen to express my faith in practical ways. My main role on the management team currently is as our bookings officer and whilst this is a very practical job, I am so aware that this may be the first time a person has contact with the Church and that the way they are dealt with should reflect our Christian values.
Since retiring 3 years ago I have been able to spend more time on pastoral work, particularly with the elderly and specifically with dementia suffers and those who care for them. This is something I feel increasingly passionate about.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Management Team
Job Titles:
- Member of the Management Team
Gordon is the Minister with responsibility for Gracious Street Methodist Church.