Worship Development Coordinator role for West Kirby’s Emma Jackson
Caption: West Kirby URC member Emma Jackson being appointed as Worship Development Coordinator pictured with Revd Geoff Felton, Moderator of Mersey Synod and Revd Louise Franklin, Minister of West Kirby URC and St. David's URC Eastham
West Kirby URC member Emma Jackson has been appointed as Worship Development Coordinator. Emma has made a real impact at the church for a long time, using her God-given skills and talents as a musician and dancer both in Sunday worship and in holiday clubs and children's clubs. She also received a Lundie Memorial Award in 2020.
Emma’s role as Worship Development Coordinator will include; leading the congregation in musical worship, in Spirit and in truth; ensuring the smooth running of the musical worship in the church; developing the musical worship and the musicians/AV team and being innovative and creative when looking at worship in the broader term.
Revd Geoff Felton, Moderator of Mersey Synod said: “Mersey Synod are delighted to support the appointment of Emma Jackson as the new Worship Development Co-Ordinator at West Kirby URC. Emma brings a wealth of talent and experience to this key role. She has heart for seeing others trained and equipped to lead others in contemporary and engaging worship. We pray the new role will enable West Kirby URC to grow and develop as it seeks to build the Kingdom of God in Mersey Synod.”
Kath Hilborne, Church Life Co-Ordinator at West Kirby URC said: "At West Kirby URC, we have a vision to grow a relevant, Christ-like church that serves the community, and the appointment of a Worship Development Coordinator is a key step towards fulfilling this. We are so pleased to welcome Emma, a skilled professional in her own right, to apply her many gifts in this unique role, and thankful to the church members and to the Synod for their respective financial gifts and grants which have made this appointment possible".
Emma Jackson, Worship Development Coordinator commented: “The purpose of my role is to promote and develop the Church’s musical and broader worship and encourage and enable others to this end. I am delighted to be able to use the gifts God has given me to love and serve His church, and share His good news with our local community.”
Watch Emma’s advice on Talking Faith in a short video below: