Who's Who in Greyfriars
& New Hope

I came to Greyfriars ten years ago from a parish in SE London.  Prior to that I was chaplain at St. Mark's Church, Versailles.  Over the past ten years it has been a joy to see the church reordered, the Centre ministry developed, the staff team expanded and the services full.  I am married with three children.

I joined the staff team at Greyfriars in May 2004 to support the Alpha Courses and Small Group community, and am now training for ordained ministry through St John's, Nottingham via their Mixed Mode course.  I am married to Kirstie who works for a doctors' practice and is involved on the pastoral support team at Greyfriars.  we are both passionate about helping others to find faith, and we have two grown up children, Tristan and Kylie, in their early twenties.

Phil Cooke, Worship Pastor
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I moved to Reading in Feb 2002 having finished studies in Theology, Music & Worship at London Bible College.  Prior to that I was on the staff of St George's Wilton, Taunton, as well as working with a local homeless charity and as a Research Assistant on a Bristol University project. I'm married with two children.

I love working as Receptionist at the Centre, meeting all the different people who come in day by day, answering the telephone which never ceases to ring, dealing with all sorts of enquiries, helping with the Sunday Service sheets and whatever else needs doing - a bit like a 'Girl Friday', except from Monday to Friday.  I am also very involved with the children's work with my husband, Jonathan, who is currently one of the Church Wardens. We have two grown up children.

Jo Law, Coffee Shop Manager
  0118 951 6709

I have come to Greyfriars Coffee Shop from Nirvana Spa Health Club.  The thing I enjoy most about my job is working with the staff and the customers.  My aim is to produce interesting substantial meals and light snacks and to provide a welcoming and comfortable atmosphere.  I also enjoy catering for small parties, business meetings and training days.  I am married to David and we live in Tilehurst with our dog Bonnie.  My likes are: Star Trek and Heavy Metal Music, my dislikes are Brussel sprouts and rude people!

I’ve been a member of Greyfriars since 1979 and have been involved in various areas of church life at different times over the years. I started working as Music Team Administrator in November 2002, and became the vicar's PA in 2007.  I’m married with two teenage sons. My husband and I lead one of the morning worship bands.

I joined the staff team as Children's Worker in 2006 having been in Greyfriars since the summer of 2001. My passion is for children to come to know and love Jesus for themselves and to learn to worship Him, serve Him and tell others about Him because of His love for them.  I have a husband and two young children who I love spending time with, especially on the beach!  I like eating peanut butter, ice cream and chocolate, though generally not at the same time!

I came to Greyfriars in 1998 with my family.  I have lived in Reading since 1978 when I started at Reading University.  I am working with Pads Dolphin on Alpha and Small Groups administration.  I am married to Chris who is on the PCC and leads a group in Trekkers.  We have two grown-up children.