The Team

Rev. Gayle J A Taylor

Transition Minister

Gayle joined St. Leonard's as our Transition Minister* in August 2024.

Hailing originally from Glasgow, Gayle was Parish Minister of Bishopton for 10 years, Associate Minister for Children and Youth in Colinton in Edinburgh for 10 years and Transition Minister in Newbattle, Midlothian. She is a qualified counsellor, experienced school chaplain, bereavement support practitioner and a member of the board of Fischy music.

Sheila Leel

Session Clerk

Rev Margaret Mateos

Ordained Local Minister

* A Transition Minister is a Minister of Word and Sacrament that also has special skills in leading congregations through times of change.