The Reverend David Tolhurst – Vicar

David is married to Natalie and they have a son Andrew. David was born in the South East of England, but has lived in the North East for some years now and feels rooted and grounded here. David and Andrew are Sunderland AFC season ticket holders.

Before being invited to become the twelfth Vicar of Silksworth back in October 2012 David served the parishes of Sadberge and Middleton St George near Darlington as Curate. David was Ordained at Durham Cathedral in 2009 by The Rt Reverend Tom Wright, Bishop of Durham after studying theology at Durham University. Prior to ordination David was a manager in the public sector for 15 years.

David’s has a passion and vision for education in the Church of England actively supporting our local Church of England schools and community schools. David is also Area Dean of Wearmouth and a member of the Church of England’s General Synod.

As Vicar David is actively supported by a great team of people here at St Matthew’s & St Wilfrid’s including  Church Wardens Colin Burnikell, John Farnsworth Jan Logan and Linda Willis and the Parochial Church Council.

You can contact David by email vicar@stmwtw.org by telephone 0191 523 9932 or by post The Vicarage, Silksworth Road, Sunderland, SR3 2AA