Who we are

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  Fr Simon Cuff

  Vicar

   

  “I’m Fr Simon Cuff, Vicar here at St Peter’s. I’m passionate about social justice & vibrant celebrations of the Eucharist as the heart of our parish life. I was baptised in Heathrow Airport chapel as a baby and many years later was involved in the campaign for a Living Wage there!”

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  Mthr Buki Fatona

  Assistant Curate

   

  (Tuesdays, Saturdays, Sundays)

  “I am delighted at the prospect of serving a curacy at St Peter de Beauvoir Town. I despise, speak out against, and try to mitigate societal injustices particularly in relation to minoritised groups. Singing and listening to music is a big part of my life. I also enjoy art and Tate Modern is my happy place. Cultivating an ever-deepening spirituality is of utmost importance to me. I very much look forward to meeting you all!”

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  Sarah Dallas

  Licensed Lay Minister (Reader)

   

  “I’m Sarah, Licensed Lay Minister here at St Peter’s. I strongly believe in the power of silent prayer, contemplation & meditation and help to find places to practice this more widely in St Peter’s”

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  Mae Fredericks

  Churchwarden

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  Boachie Dankwah

  Pastoral Assistant and Acting Churchwarden

   

  “I am Boachie and have been coming to St Peter’s for close to two decades with my wife. I have two children both of whom were born into the Christian faith. St Peter’s has been very supportive in my Christian faith in many ways. I enjoy interacting with Church members. I am very passionate about our fellowship at St Peter’s!”

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  Kathy Boyce

  Parish Administrator & Events Co-ordinator

   

  “Hello I’m Kathy! I’ve lived in the neighbourhood for over 10 years and have previously been involved in the De Beauvoir Association and Night Shelter. Community is very important to me, I worked to establish a thriving parent community at the start of the pandemic (let me know if you’d like the details) and also fundraise for a social dog walking group I founded in 2018. I am married with a young son in nursery and as a family we enjoy creating new memories together!”

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  Ryan Connolly

  Director of Music

   

  “I’m Ryan, St Peter’s Director of Music. I’ve led youth and adult community choirs, church choirs, and worked as a choral professional for over twenty years. I’m originally from St. Paul, Minnesota in the United States, and am committed to enriching the congregational experience through music. I’ve  studied architecture, vocal music education, conducting, and piano. I’m currently completing an MBA!”

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  Romee Day

  Organist

   

  “I’m Romee. I started coming to St Peter’s some 30 years ago and have been playing the organ for 25 years. I was a Parish Assistant and greatly enjoyed organising the Freedom Club weekly meetings for people old enough to have a Freedom Pass. Like me!”

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  Jeannette (Jay) Wilkes

  Safeguarding Officer (07972816771)

   

  “I’m Jay, a retired GP, and the safeguarding lead here at St Peter’s. I love music and am interested in environmental sustainability & food security. I’m keen to see St Peter’s continue to develop as a place of healing, working alongside local services, and a place which celebrates our wonderful diversity!”

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  Amanda Bart-Plange

  Pastoral Assistant

   

  “I’m Amanda and have been attending St Peter’s for 13 years and have been Pastoral Assistant for the last 7. I enjoy serving on the welcome team and administering Holy Communion. I am passionate about the well-being of people, especially the young and the elderly. St Peter’s has given me a lot in terms of spiritual growth, confident, support and enjoy the way of worship and interaction across the congregation.”

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  Vivette Ferguson

  Pastoral Assistant

   

  “I’m Vivette, one of St Peter’s Pastoral Assistants. I’m an organiser and can turn my hand to anything. I have a strong sense of culture and family (not necessarily in that order!). I’m open and like to tell it how it is. “

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  Simon Perfect

  Ordinand

   

  “I’m Simon! I’m an ordinand (training to be a vicar). I’m enjoying learning ‘on the job’ as part of the brilliant St Peter’s community. Previously I was a researcher at Theos, a religion and society thinktank, and a tutor at SOAS, University of London. I’m happiest when singing loudly, wearing silly costumes or watching The Simpsons (preferably all at once).“

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  Paul Snow

  Acting Treasurer

   

  “I’m Paul, a retired mechanical engineer who enjoyed travel and contract negotiation. At St Peter’s I’m involved in various financial and administrative tasks. I enjoy playing bridge both online and in person. My children and grand-children bring me great joy!”

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  Jurgita Kucinskiene

  Financial Assistant (Bookkeeper)

  “👋 I am Jurgita, and I work at St Peter’s as a Financial Assistant and am interested in accounting, hiking, reading, and I love maths!”

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  Rosie Wesemann

  Noisy Church (Children’s Champion)

   

  “I am Rosie, I help coordinate Noisy Church at St Peter’s. I run a local pub and restaurant, have three kids and sing in Herd choir that meets at the church on Tuesday. The St Peter’s community has been at the centre of my life since my christening here. I was married in the church and have had my own kids christened and confirmed here.”

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  Margaret Glover

  Stewardship Officer

   

  “I first encountered St Peter’s while developing a project on change in the community with a local theatre company. As I cycled past the church, I thought to myself, there are people in there who have thoughts and feelings about this area and how life has changed since the 2008 financial crisis. I visited and felt immediately welcomed. A conversation began and continues to grow. As Stewardship Officer I encourage everyone on the electoral roll to give what they can so that we have our own Vicar, a welcoming space and the resources necessary for our worship. Stewardship also means valuing the time and many other gifts offered to nurture the people and natural environment within our parish. Without a stable financial base, we cannot take action in response to God’s call for us to love our neighbours as ourselves.”

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  Kate Green

  PCC member

   

  “Hello! I’ve been attending St Peter’s for around 25 years. I’ve served on the PCC several times, helped with Noisy Church and the Young People’s Group, led Lent Groups and helped to run the winter Night Shelter.  I value the quiet spirituality of St Peter’s and am optimistic about increasing its presence amongst the local community. I work at Whittington Health, and in my free time enjoy reading, walking (I have just started to walk the Thames Path!), music (70s prog rock) and the pub quiz.  I am married to Andrew and am pictured here with son Chris, who grew up in de Beauvoir and now lives with his wife Natalie in Bath.”

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  Jacqueline Grace

  PCC member

  “Hi my name is Jacqueline. After moving to De Beauvoir some 17 years ago and noticing St Peter’s church, and taking my first tentative steps back to my childhood religion, I was warmly welcomed to St Peter’s. I have been coordinating special events teams  for 4 to 5 years which I thoroughly enjoy, seeing the community of St Peter’s joining together, which gives use a chance to getting to know each other over some delicious cuisine on St Peter’s Day”

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  Amanda Monaghan

  PCC member

  My name is Amanda and I have lived in and around De Beauvoir for many years.  I first started attending St Peter’s in 2013 and worshipping here has helped me plant deeper roots in the local community and strengthen my personal faith.  The church itself is a place of great peace and beauty and the church family is warm, welcoming and most importantly active in its support of members of the local community and the wider world.

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  Iris Bachmann

  PCC member

  “Hello! I’m Iris and have been at St Peter’s since 2015 when I moved to the area and have enjoyed singing in the choir ever since. You can often see me with my son Benji at De Beauvoir Square or Snake Park after school. At work, I look after Latin American Collections at the British Library. I loves reading and languages.”

• Tyrone Brown

  PCC Member

  “My name is Tyrone Brown I am 43 years old. I live close to St Peters Church. I have a 13-year-old son, of whom I am the sole parent. We were both recently baptised and confirmed at St Peters Church. I try to attend church as often as I can. I work from home as a financial markets trader and investor. I’m interested in: Economics, Art and History to name a few subjects and I enjoy cooking, eating, reading, playing and watching football, boxing and listening to music!”

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  Debby Lawrence

  Occasional Steward

   

  “Hi! I’m Debby and am one of the regular stewards for occasions in the church and crypt. Outside of St Peters I might be seen walking my foster cat Sammy along Lawford Road on a harness : it’s a great way of getting to know my neighbours and chatting to passers by. I also run a business as a 1:1 Diet Consultant and help people (many local) reach a happier and healthier weight.”

   

   

• Jane King

  Social Justice

   

  “I’m Jane and my work background was in communications, particularly in overseas development. I’ve lived, and brought up my family, in the wider De Beauvoir community for many years. I’m particularly involved in developing & strengthening St Peter’s social justice activities. My general interests are my family, reading, and working with refugees.”