Who‘s Who in Lopen Church, within the Benefice of Merriott

Behind every service, event, and coffee morning is a small team of people who help keep our church running — some in a formal role, many simply giving their time because they love their village and its church. Below you'll find the people to contact for different things, from our rectors Julia and Bob, to the treasurer and secretary who keep things ticking over, to our safeguarding officer, who is always on hand if you have any concerns. Whatever your question, there's a friendly face here ready to help.

Rector (Revs Julia and Bob Hicks)
Julia and Bob share the role of Rector across our Benefice of six churches — leading services, and the first point of contact for weddings, christenings, funerals, and pastoral support.

PCC Secretary
Keeps our Parochial Church Council organised — taking minutes, circulating agendas, and handling the administrative side of how each church is run.

Treasurer
Looks after the church's finances, including donations, fundraising income, and the costs of keeping the building open and in good repair.

Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO)
The named contact for any safeguarding concerns involving children or adults — please reach out directly if you ever need to raise something, however small it may seem.

Benefice Administrator
The friendly first point of contact for the benefice office — handling enquiries, bookings, and general admin across all six churches, and often the quickest way to reach Julia and Bob.