Julian Sims
Ordinand in Training
Julian is training with Trinity College, Bristol as part of their Dispersed Learning Programme (block weeks in community at Bristol and remote learning on Wednesdays).
He has spent 39 years working in the accountancy profession and has for the last fifteen years been a member of the part-time judiciary serving in the Tax Tribunal. He continues to work part-time in both his professional and judicial capacities.
He has served in many roles in the Parish over 40 years, particularly at Hyde, including as churchwarden. Since 2015 he has regularly led worship and since 2019 held the Bishops Permission to Preach.
He is due to be ordained in 2026 and hopes to continue ministry in the AVC.
Julian is married to Carol and their two daughters are just starting university and A-level studies. He enjoys continued involvement in Hyde Cricket Club, Hyde Ex-Services and Social Club and time with Carol and their (relatively) new labradoodle Bramble.