Meet the Team

Ministry Area Leader & Area Dean

The Rev’d Canon Sally Ingle-Gillis

Phone: 07813 264 429 · Email: [email protected]

Welcome to the website for all the church communities in the heart of Monmouthshire. As Ministry Area Leader, I am responsible for ensuring that we share the good news of God’s love for us all, across the whole area, supported by colleagues who take specific responsibilities for some geographical areas, as well as specific aspects of ministry. 

When I was ordained I had a strong sense that I should always remember how weird church can seem to those who don’t come to services very often, and how important it is to offer a warm, inclusive welcome. We recognise that we are important to those who worship with us week by week, but are also an important part of the lives of those who choose to marry, be baptised, or need us for the funerals of their loved ones. Whatever your reason for coming here today, we hope you find what you need. Please don’t hesitate to be in touch. We have a team of pastoral visitors in addition to being able to plan and celebrate your life events, and and I love that the Church in Wales now allows us to bless same sex relationships as well as all the other life events we are able to share. 

Is this the part of the bio when I mention my husband, six children, two cats, and a turtle? Yes, I think it is!

Team Vicar

The Rev’d Dr. William Ingle-Gillis

Phone: 07442 144 331 (text or whatsapp works best!) · Email: [email protected]

Originally from Texas, I have served in Monmouth Diocese since my ordination at St. Woolos’ Cathedral in 2004: first, as Curate in the Rectorial Benefice of Caldicot; then Priest-in-Charge in Caerwent, later forming the Wentwood Ministry Area; then again as Priest-in-Charge of Maindee & Lliswerry, later becoming the Ministry Area leader of the Beechwood Ministry Area.

In addition to holding several small Diocesan roles over the years, I have taught ordinands in Cardiff and currently serve as the Assistant Diocesan Director of Vocations. In my spare time I enjoy science fiction, language learning, travel, writing, and cookery (not least American slow-cook barbecue!). I am currently working on a book based around daily prayer with the lectionary readings.

I am enjoying my return to rural ministry and being a part of the lively, innovative team in the Heart of Monmouthshire (including my wife, the Ministry Area Leader!). 

Associate Priest

The Rev’d Helen Rees

Phone; 07932082750 Email; [email protected]

I was born in Cardiff and I grew up in East Cardiff in the Diocese of Monmouth. I started training for ordained ministry at the age of 21, but had to delay my training due to ill health.

In college I met my husband Ian and we got married in 2000. After this I explored various different roles including working at a Christian debt and welfare benefits charity. I was also a theology tutor which was a role I continued until 2007. In this year I started training again for ordained ministry as an NSM. I was ordained deacon in 2009 at Llandaff Cathedral and was then ordained as a priest a year later.

I have served in Penarth, Llandrindod Wells, Gowerton, and Swansea. I worked as Diocesan Director of Education in the Diocese of Swansea and Brecon. I then worked at St.Padarns Institute for 7 years as a tutor. This involved training people for both ordained and lay ministry.

My husband and I moved to Usk in June 2021 when Ian became Archdeacon of Monmouth. I was able to lead services in Usk once a month and later on in Wolvesnewton as well. 

I was absolutely thrilled when I was licensed as Associate Priest in the Heart of Monmouthshire Ministry Area in September 2024. I absolutely love this beautiful area and I am enjoying getting to know more people. 

I have a daughter, Son in law, and grandchildren. My main hobby is reading and spending time with family. I also love Formula 1 racing. 


Assistant Curate

The Rev’d Bill Savage

Phone: 07771543543 · Email: [email protected]

I am married to Lyn, a farmer’s daughter, who has given me so much support in my training for the clergy over the last several years as well as my ongoing ministry to our communities.

We have lots of grandchildren, dogs, cats, chickens and bees that keep us busy.

I was ordained Priest in June 2024 and I have been blessed to serve my ministry among the group of churches that I have been regularly worshiping in for the last twenty five plus years. I also am a Priest to the mission to seafarers and I enjoy making welfare ship visits in Newport docks.

I am retired from my previous corporate life and so I serve as a self-supporting, part time Priest, which in theory allows us to enjoy that part of retirement that involves travel, golf and skiing.

I love being part of our ministry team and discovering what God has planned for my ministry to the communities in this lovely part of the World.

The Bishop of Monmouth

The Right Rev’d Cherry Vann

Lay Team Members

Mrs. Jan Millet

Rector’s Wardens

Mrs. Kay Spencer

Lay Co-Chair of
the Ministry Area Council

Mr. Neville Crump

People’s Warden

Other members of the Ministry Area Council​

Sandy Blair (Treasurer), Clare Bradly (Secretary), Sarah Byford, Robert Evans (Property Lead), Scilla Greenland (Safeguarding Lead), Gerry Hawkins, Sue Russell, Peter Foden, Sarah Phillips, and Mark Durbin.