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Meet the Team

Behind the life of St Giles’ is a dedicated team of people who share a passion for worship, service, and welcome. Our clergy, staff, and volunteers work together to make this church not only a place of prayer and beauty, but also a hub of activity for the city and beyond. Each person brings unique gifts, united by the same vision: to make St Giles a place where God is glorified, and where every person can find a home.

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The Reverend R James Tout

The Vicar and Mission Hub Leader

As Vicar and Mission Hub Leader, James guides the vision and ministry of St Giles as a Mission Hub Church in the Mission Area and Diocese. Working closely with clergy and volunteers, he holds responsibility for worship, pastoral care, and outreach, ensuring that the church serves both its congregation and the wider community.
Email: jamestout@cinw.org.uk

Reverend Petra Goodband

The Reverend Petra Goodband

Associate Priest

As Associate Priest at the Mission Hub, Petra is at the forefront of our music ministry, heritage and tourism. Working closely with the Mission Hub Leader and volunteers, she holds responsibility for building various music ministries, partnering with local and national tourism initiatives and groups, developing our heritage offer.
Email: PetraGoodband@cinw.org.uk

Vision and Values

To be a visible and active Christian witness at the heart of Wrexham, not just in the skyline, but in people’s lives. Our vision is that St Giles would be a church where heritage and worship meet, where people find both sanctuary and purpose, and where the presence of God is tangible in worship, community, and mission.

Worship: offering prayer and praise that is rooted, joyful, and open to all.
Welcome: extending hospitality so that every person feels at home here.
Community: serving Wrexham with compassion and partnership.
Discipleship: encouraging one another to grow in faith and love.
Excellence: striving for the best in music, worship, and hospitality.
Heritage: treasuring our history as a living gift for today and tomorrow.