Following approval from the Bishop of Birmingham and subject to the usual formalities, St Hilda’s Church is delighted to announce the appointment of Diane Reeves as Assistant Curate. Diane will take up the post following her ordination to the diaconate in October later this year.

A lifelong member of the Church of England, Diane is currently a Licensed Lay Minister (Reader) at St Peter’s Church in Harborne. She preaches, conducts funerals, and leads two children's groups and a women's theology group. Even before completing her Reader training, Diane felt called to ordination, and she is now studying at St Mellitus College in the East Midlands.

Diane said: “I'm really excited about coming to St Hilda's as an Assistant Curate. I'm looking forward to getting to know everyone and learning as much as I can.”

Diane brings a wealth of experience to her new role. She previously worked in NHS management for 17 years within the Sandwell and Birmingham area, having originally trained and practised as a GP. She also spent time working for the Diocese of Worcester, managing projects focused on mission and community engagement.

Rev Jenni said: “I am very excited to welcome Diane and look forward to working with her. Diane brings so many great gifts and will be such a blessing to our community. We will encourage and support Diane as a minister among us and pray she will flourish in ministry. I have been praying for a curate for a long time, and this news comes with much thanksgiving!”

Diane lives in Harborne and is a single parent to four grown-up children. She also has a granddaughter, two dogs, and three rabbits. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with local family members, travelling to visit family in Europe, swimming, spending time at the gym, and walking her dogs.

We ask for prayers for Diane as she completes her training and prepares for her ordination. We look forward to warmly welcoming her to St Hilda’s and supporting her in her new ministry.