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A church is foremost a group of people. This page introduces you to some of the
people at St. John's. If you would like to speak to any of us for any reason,
please contact us.
We also have four Readers.
The clergy have the prime responsibility for the spiritual life of the Church.
There are currently three members of clergy.
Hon. Curate: Rev'd Simon Stocks
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Rector: Rev'd Paul Roberts
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Hon. Curate: Rev'd Gill Gregson
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Simon has been at St. John's since 2004. Inspired
by stories of people growing in faith, he is trying new ways for a church
to work for men and youth. He likes Manchester United and red sports cars.
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An accomplished musician, Paul has been Rector of St John's since 2003.
Also a keen gardener, he has patiently improved the Rectory garden where
he is often reminded of the church: "Feed it, weed it, prune it, and it
will grow and be productive." His dream for the church is: "on earth, as
it is in heaven."
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Gill was already a long-standing member of the congregation before
being ordained in 1998. With a career in social
services, she is particularly aware of the needs of the frail and
vulnerable in our community.
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Jo Udell
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Jo and Valerie are our pastoral workers, providing individual support and assistance.
They co-ordinate the work of a number of other people providing such support,
including those visiting the sick and the bereaved and welcoming newcomers.
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Valerie Price
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The churchwardens are the key people responsible for all practical
aspects of church life: buildings finance etc.
Trevor Meadowcroft
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Richard Pearce-Higginson
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Married with two sons, Trevor has been a Churchwarden for
two years. He finds it a practical way to serve God's ministry. He works
in the City for a large Insurance Company. In his spare time he gardens and
supports Crystal Palace - which he sometimes finds a great test of his faith.
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Richard has been Churchwarden since April 2007. He works in government.
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Wendy Burton
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Wendy works in the church office on weekday mornings. She also runs the
monthly Pram service and is involved in baptism preparation.
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