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I was appointed as vicar in summer 2004, am married to Heather, and we have one daughter, Pippa. We love being in Kingston and part of St Paul's. There's always lots going on - it's sometimes challenging, often exciting but never dull! I have a particular heart for preaching, writing and teaching, and greatly enjoy speaking at Lee Abbey and at New Wine. Heather leads the women's ministry at St Paul's and helps run our baby and toddler groups. In our spare time, we both love reading and writing - Heather writes Bible reading notes and I am a medieval historian, writing about the Vikings and 9th-century coinage (bizarre, I know!). Heather also loves cooking and we all love coffee shops, where we'll often be found on days off and holidays. |
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 Born in the Highlands of Scotland, which will always be the most beautiful part of the world. I met my husband John at St Andrew's University while studying theology. I was told in 1975 I "would be a Vicar one day!" but joined the Diplomatic Service instead… Four children and 25 years later I was ordained in October 2000 as a non-stipendiary minister. My passion is to worship God and to enable others to do the same. I am also involved with the pastoral care of the church. In my spare time I love to relax with family and friends over a good meal, sing and get creative - not necessarily all at the same time!
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Kate Davies (Children's/family worker) |
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 I grew up near Portsmouth, attending church and Girls Brigade where I completed my Queen’s Award, the reward for which was working at a Palace garden party! After a degree in Drama in the Community and a post-graduate certificate in Youth and Community Work, I worked with children and young people for Richmond Council and then Oxygen, where I ran the Rm1 club at Coombe Boys School. I have been married to Gareth since 2005 and Bethan arrived in November 2009. I love it in Kingston but miss the sea, the Thames isn’t quite the same!
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Penny Curwell (Administrator) |
 I met my husband, Andy, as an undergraduate at university in Johannesburg, where I completed a Biological Science degree, studying ants in the Kalahari Desert. We moved to New Zealand with our 2 young children, Luke and Caitie, where we spent 11 years before returning to London in 2007. We have been at St Paul’s since then and love being part of the community! I’m a Governor at St Paul’s school, enjoy playing tennis, cycling, flying and dog-walking in Richmond Park. |
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Peter Sanderson (Administrator) |
 Married to Joy, I was brought up in Birmingham and bring a wide range of experience in Church leadership from Elim and Pioneer streams. I am part of our preaching team as well as a leader on the Alpha course. I am a keen follower of Kingstonian FC and enjoy eating out, fine wines and watching movies. |
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Peter Clarke (Churchwarden) |
 I am married to Bridget with grown up children who have flown the nest (just). I am a Chartered Electrical Engineer and started my career in large electric motor manufacturing in Norwich then moved to building services working for the Civil Service in London, Germany and Plymouth, then on to my current management job with a private property company in London. We moved to Kingston in 1997. |
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Helen Lünow (Churchwarden) |
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 Raised in South Africa where I trained and worked as a teacher, I moved to the UK in 1999 with my husband Niklaus and have lived in Kingston since 2002. I love spending time with my family and friends, reading and trying to get my trainers on often enough to call myself a runner. When not running along the river, running my home or running my children around, I like to chat, chat, chat! I am passionate about God and our church and am honoured to serve as warden.
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Sylvester Liyanage (Curate) |
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 I have been the assistant curate at St Paul's since June 2008. It’s great to be here as I learn the ropes on how to be a vicar! I lead the student work at St Paul's. I was born in Sri Lanka and I am married to Lovisa who comes from Sweden, so you can guess where we go on holiday! Apart from travelling I like music, films, cycling, reading books and garam masala. I am also a keen member of my local gym where I use up my spare energy.
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