who's who

Churchwardens | PCC members | Staff | Priests

Elected Officers and Church Council (PCC)

Churchwardens
Jane Preest and Tony Sanchez

Deputy Churchwardens
Caroline Clarke and Christopher Ohlson

Treasurer / TBA

PCC Chair Fiona Markey

PCC Secretary Jo Hines

PCC (Church Council)
Caroline Clark
Frances Diamond
Roy Holland
Duncan Kasasa
Elizabeth McQuaid
Tom Cook
Ray Crocker    
Liliy Holmes
Fiona Markey
Christopher Ohlson
Richard Pullin
Verity Smith
and the licensed clergy (Charles Hedley, Meg Johnson, Lindsay Meader, Hugh Valentine).

Staff (and direct dial numbers)

Parish Secretary David Hamilton Peters
020 7292 4860

Finance Manager Josephine Ndyanabo
020 7292 4851

PCC Administrator Neil Lamont (p/t)

Site Manager
Finna Ayres (p/t) 020 7292 4852

Concerts Manager
Sarah Baxter 020 7381 0441 (Box Office) Email

Market/Hire Facilities Manager
Gary Thomas 020 7292 4864

Head Verger Ashley Ashworth
Vergers
Paul Circus,Wai Tsang 020 7292 4865

Director Congregational Music
Elizabeth Lil ('Lil')

Organist
Malcolm Hicks

Others
Editor, Piccadilly Press
Heather Simmonds

Children’s Advocate David Cox

Archivist Verity Smith

Secretary, Readers’ Rota Diane Crocker

Secretary, Intercessors’ Rota Ilse Boas

Deanery Synod Reps
Shirley Dixon, Joanna Hines, Puck de Raadt

Pastoral Auxiliary Laura Hamilton

Priests serving at St James's

The Revd Charles Hedley | email

Charles was appointed rector of St James’s in 1999 and works closely with the Churchwardens, PCC and clergy colleagues in all areas of our common life and vision. After ordination, he worked in Chingford and later in central London and Sheffield. He has been a university chaplain, and has an interest in World Development issues and a concern for social justice. Charles is vice-chair of the Progressive Christianity Network, Britain.

The Revd Meg Johnson | email

Meg is a non-stipendiary priest who was appointed to St James’s in April 2005. She was ordained in 1995 and has previously worked in creative design and antiques (including porcelain restoration). Until 2006, Meg worked for the Diocese of Southwark as PA to the Archdeacons of Southwark and Lewisham and is now retired. She has a special interest in Christian mysticism.

The Revd Lindsay Meader | email

Lindsay was licensed to St James’s in November 2005. She was ordained in 2001 and served her curacy in two parishes on the outskirts of Cambridge. Prior to ordination she had a varied career in theatre, sales administration, marketing and public relations. She is a regular visitor to the Taize community in France and is studying for an MA in Pastoral Theology.

The Revd Hugh Valentine | email

Hugh was ordained in 1989 and is a worker priest. He was appointed to St James’s in 1992. After the Civil Service he trained in social work, including psychiatric social work, and later worked as Assistant Director of Social Services. He acts as Adviser for Child Protection to the Bishops of London and Stepney and is an Examining Chaplain. He has been a member of the Society of Friends since 1976. Interests include paid work and faith and outposted clergy.

 

But the stranger that
dwelleth with you shall be
unto you as one born
among you and thou
shalt love him as thyself

Leviticus, Old Testament

K Williams Concert 2005 St james's Piccadilly
Kathryn Williams' concert