Church Staff


Photo of Graeyfriars and New Hope Staff Team

Greyfriars and New Hope Staff Team - January 2007

 

Jonathan Wilmot
Rev Jonathan Wilmot, Vicar
Email: email address
phone image  0118 951 6707

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.


 
Catharine Morris
Catharine Morris, Associate Vicar - New Hope Community Church
Email: email address
   0118 958 7047

I first lived in Reading from 1997-1999, while I was working as an Operational Manager at Royal Mail. Having been a member at Greyfriars, I left to train for ordination, and then ministered for 5 years in South Wales.  I was thrilled to be able to come back to Reading and join the staff team here in November 2006.  As part of the team at Greyfriars, I have particular responsibility for leading the church plant at New Hope, where we long to see the local community transformed by the love and power of Jesus.

I’m passionate about bringing glory to God by being fully alive in every way, and love hill walking, skiing and dinner parties with friends.


Pads Dolphin
Pads Dolphin, Curate
Email: email address
   0118 951 6705

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.


Janet Shury
Janet Shury, Operations Manager
Email: 
   0118 951 6712

I started working for Greyfriars in 2002 as Jonathan's PA and moved to my current role in December 2005.  I have been a member of Greyfriars since 1980 and feel privileged to have been part of its ministry over the years.  I am married to Adrian, who is a member of the morning worship team, and we have two adult children.


Phil Cooke
Phil Cooke, Worship Pastor
Email: 

   0118 951 6711

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.


John Brown
John Brown, Bookshop Manager & Centre Pastor
Email: 
   0118 951 6703

Over the past 22 years that I have worked at Greyfriars Centre, I have seen the ministry develop as people from all walks of life enjoy the facilities on offer. I love being with people so my job fits me perfectly. I am also Chaplain to Caversham Road Fire Station and one of the Assistant Chaplains in Reading Prison. I am married with four grown up children and I am a hardened supporter of Sunderland F.C.


Sandy Thatcher
Sandy Thatcher, Reception
   0118 951 6700

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.


Paul Kelly
Paul Kelly, Caretaker

   0118 951 6700

I love my job as it involves lots of interaction with people from all walks of life. Often I am the first point of contact when new people are on site and where first impressions are important.  I set up rooms for various bookings - everything from weekend conferences to small gatherings - lots of variety so never a dull moment!


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Jo Law, Coffee Shop Manager
Telephone icon  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!


Rebecca Chapman
Rebecca Chapman, Church and Events Administrator
Email:  email address

   0118 951 6701

I moved to Reading in Sept 2005 from Seattle, Washington to marry Simon, whom I'd met while we were both volunteering at Lee Abbey in North Devon.  I started as Jonathan's PA in January 2006, and moved into my current role in November 2007.  I am happy to have found a home at Greyfriars in Reading.  I enjoy going to Starbucks and Costco (both Seattle based companies) for a taste of my home town.


Fiona Pollard
Fiona Pollard, Vicar's PA
Email: email address of Fiona Pollard
   0118 951 6702

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.


Dennis Parker
Dennis Parker, Centre Bookkeeper
Email: 
   0118 951 6708

I have been a member of Greyfriars since 1976 and have served in various roles.  I was Churchwarden for 10 years and currently serve as a Licensed Lay Minister.  I have been the Centre Bookkeeper since I retired in 1992. and I also deputise for the Bookshop Manager.  I am married to Margaret and have three grown up children.


carolatkins
Carol Atkins, Children's Worker
Email: email address of Fiona Pollard
   0118 951 6704

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!


Stan Lyth
Stan Lyth - Youth Pastor
Email: 
   0118 951 6706

My favourite things are: my wife Gill, my son Joel, afternoons in coffee shops reading books (doesn't happen much now due to Joel), travelling, playing & watching sports. Some interesting facts about me are: I have visited 24 countries and lived in 6 different countries and I sat on the knee of a King (King of Bahrain at the age of 4). I am the youth worker for Greyfriars and New Hope and love it.


Helen Tinker
Helen Tinker - Alpha Administrator
Email: 
   0118 951 6705

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.


Jackie Fountain - New Hope Community Development Worker
Email: 
   0118 959 6534

  



Associate Clergy,  Readers & Church Officers


Associate Clergy Rev David Vail
Licenced Lay Ministers Dr Philip Giddings
  Chris Ledger
  John Ledger
  Dennis Parker
  Sue Wilmot
Wardens Jonathan Thatcher
  Alan Smith
  Mark Hinckley
PCC Secretary Stuart Freebody
PCC Treasurer Murray Lewis
Planned Giving Officer Mike Page
Missionary Trust John Roper
Missionary International Committee Craig Hampton

This page was updated on July 19th 2008
 

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