Justine moved arrived at St Michael’s in September 2019, along with her partner Michelle and three Children. Ossian, the Sprocker Spaniel, is also part of the family, along with Gizmo the Gecko, Rebel the Snake and, new arrivals, Mango and Melon, the adopted Lovebirds!

She had previously been Chaplain at Wellington School, and prior to that Minister within the West Somerset Methodist Circuit. Justine has a background in both youth ministry and teaching. She still has a keen amateur interest still in, and love for Geology and Environmental Sciences.

Outside of church life, she converts vans into campers, she is often heard saying “it’s just like a really big jigsaw puzzle”. Her current tally is 6 completed, and a caravan to boot! These projects, Quad skating and a reasonable number of gigs (as an audience member) this year, seem to keep her out of trouble.

Justine trained at Cranmer Hall and WSC, Durham, back in 2003, and has been ordained 20 years. Her rational for ministry is based on each of us knowing who we are: In relation to one another. In relation to the world we are part of. And in relation to the God who loves us and knows us. She has a passion for ecumenical theology and wholly inclusive church.

Dean joined us in June 2024 as curate and lives in Taunton.  He has two sons and two grandchildren who live locally. Dean spent 23 years in the Royal Navy, becoming a social worker in the RN and laterly working with local authorities and the private fostering. Dean completed his training at Sarum college in Salisbury and was at the Minster in Taunton during this time.