Football-loving Rev Robert Parker-McGee, an Arsenal fan, is excited to lead St Mary and Nicolas Church in Spalding.
Robert is an Arsenal football fan. He still plays, despite knee problems. He hopes to add to the church’s traditions. John Bennett retired after 14 years. He championed local causes. Canon Darren McFarland served in the interim.
Robert wants to know the Spalding community. He knew about the church and tulip festival. His family wants to return to urban life. They had lived in the country for six years. Robert wants to build on the church’s service. He wants to help people gain faith.
His family will move with him. His wife Sarah, and son Tom are moving. Daughter Jasmine, Jake, and two dogs join too. They are all sports fans. Robert enjoys football and walks. He occasionally plays golf or fishes.
He enjoys working with his hands. He grew up near Ely. He is happy to return to the Fens. He currently leads the Box River Benefice in Suffolk. His parish includes five villages. He trains Readers for the Diocese.
He felt called to priesthood as a child. He trained at a monastery in Yorkshire. He was ordained fifteen years ago. Robert’s parents were supportive of him. He loves being a vicar. He feels honored by his calling.
He previously worked in business. He served his curacy near Wolverhampton. People often call him Father. The initials SR sometimes follow his name. This signifies his monastic order. It connects him to his Yorkshire training monastery. He said people can call him Rob. “Rob works just fine” he said.