Our church family at St Anne’s is genuinely mixed, something we consider an enormous blessing and are really grateful to God for. We’re from a mixture of backgrounds, ethnicities and social groups, and differ in age and life stage.

Richard was born in Penzance, Cornwall and became a Christian as a student. After working in marketing for a publishing company, he has been in church work since 2002 and became Rector of St Anne’s in 2014. He is vice chair of governors at Stepney Greencoat (our church school) and chair of London Gospel Partnership. He is married to Jenny and has four children.

Kate grew up in Matlock, Derbyshire and became a Christian as a student in London. After a time working in financial administration she studied on the Cornhill ministry training course from 2015-2017 and began working for St Anne’s in 2016. Kate’s role involves Bible teaching ministry with women and children and in the local schools; along with responsibility for music, publicity and coordinating the various ministries at St Anne’s. In her free time she enjoys playing nerdy board games, music and being creative.

Laura was born in Rosario, Argentina and became a Christian at University where she graduated in Performing Arts and has since enjoyed serving God in worship. In 2010 Laura set up an independent production company in Argentina which also works as a press agency. After coming to London as a tourist in 2019, Laura was offered an internship with The Methodist Church and felt God’s calling to serve him in London. Laura joined St Anne’s as Operations Manager in 2023, a new role for the church to help facilitate growth and development. Laura is very creative and passionate about the arts.

We are seeking to appoint an Institutional Fundraising Officer as St Anne’s embarks on a major redevelopment project of our Grade I listed building.

To enable us to work towards an anticipated Delivery Grant of £3.5m by the National Lottery Heritage Fund (NLHF), St Anne’s has been awarded a Development Grant in excess £600,000. The role of the Project Institutional Fundraising Officer is to make compelling funding applications and bids to national and international organisations, including Trusts & Foundations, Statutory sources, and funding councils and corporations that support ecclesiastical, heritage and regeneration projects.

The postholder will report to the Campaign Director. S/he will demonstrate good understanding and experience in fundraising for heritage projects, and has an excellent track record in meeting deadlines and income targets. Full job description and details of how to apply here.

We are seeking to appoint a Financial Controller and Admin Officer as St Anne’s embarks on a major redevelopment project of our Grade I listed building.

To enable us to work towards an anticipated Delivery Grant of £3.5m by the National Lottery Heritage Fund (NLHF), St Anne’s has been awarded a Development Grant in excess £600,000. The role of the Financial Controller is to manage these funds. Applicants will have the right experience and qualifications to manage all the financial and administrative aspects of the Fund. S/he will be reporting regularly to the Campaign Director, the PCC Treasurer and the Project Board. Key to the role will be the ability to work effectively with the National Lottery Heritage Fund, the Project Design Team, in particular its Cost Consultant, and other consultants assisting with project deliverables.

The successful candidate will be self-motivated, a good communicator and have a good knowledge and experience of managing project finances and associated admin tasks. Full job description and details of how to apply here.

Gabriel was born into a Christian home in Nigeria and came to London as a student. He joined St Anne’s in 2019 after a few years in a Pentecostal/Evangelical church. Gabriel works as a Managing Director of two daycare nurseries. He is married to Louisa and they have four children.

Hiten joined St Anne’s with his wife Anita in 2022 after serving at Grace Church Greenwich for a number of years. He and Anita have a real heart for sharing the good news of Jesus with others and seeing people transformed by Jesus in his word. Hiten works as an IT professional during the week.

Jay is our Safeguarding Officer and is the first person to contact if you have any questions or concerns around the welfare of a child or adult at risk. Get in touch with her here. 

Arne is our Children’s Champion and is here to be an advocate for all children in all areas of Parish life, making sure their views are heard and their needs are thought of. If you need to contact him please get in touch with us.