• Our Staff and Structure

      Our Staff

       

      The Rev. Michael Beckett, our much loved vicar of 28 years, retired in September 2021 and the church is now in an interregnum until a new minister is appointed. This process is underway with consultations with the congregation taking place in September and October before we submit the required documentation to the diocese so that the post can be advertised.

       

      During the interregnum, the people legally responsible for the church are the church wardens who work with the Parochial church council to ensure that church services and other activities continue.

       

      The church wardens can be contacted for information about services, pastoral care or any other concerns -

      Ann Barrett – warden1@stpaulscambridge.org.uk - (also chair of PCC)

      Julia Evans – warden2@stpaulscambridge.org.uk 

       

      For matters concerning the church centre, please contact Dianne Slack –bookings@stpaulscambrige.org.uk.

       

      Our church administrator is Sarah Davie – congregation@stpaulscambridge.org.uk

       

       

      Photo credit: Robert Bejil Productions via VisualHunt / CC BY

      Julia Evans

      Licensed Lay Minister

      Julia Evans is a Licensed Lay Minister and is involved in leading and speaking at St Paul's and children and families work. She is now retired from primary school teaching which gives her time to be involved in the various programmes at St. Paul's. Julia loves the wide and varied friendships and community of St. Paul's, and is fortunate to have her 2 children living close by with whom she and her husband Martin spend time with, particularly her 8 year old granddaughter Wren who teaches her much about God and life. Unfortunately she also likes food and all things sparkly but tries to contain both! She is currently learning to play the piano, a long time wish, and in the hope of keeping her mind 'nimbleish.'

       

      Email Julia

       

      Christina Barry

      Licensed Lay Minister

      Christina Barry has been involved in the life of St Paul’s church and school since joining the parish in 1985. Life events in recent years led to a ministry in pastoral care and she is now a Licensed Lay Minister. Christina supports ministry with the elderly at St Paul’s in this time of growing need and vulnerability and has developed a good relationship between the church and St George’s Court Nursing Home. Christina has a keen eye for detail and is a great asset on any committee. Christina is still active as a singing teacher and has two adult children living abroad who she enjoys visiting when it is possible.

       

      Email Christina

       

    • Ann Barrett

      Centre Contact (covering sick leave) and Safeguarding Officer

       

      Ann is currently the emergency contact for the centre, covering sick leave and also responsible for safeguarding, ensuring we are compliant with national and diocesan requirements, as well as organising DBS checks for volunteers.

       

       Email Ann 

      Dianne Slack

      Front of House

       

      Dianne is the initial point of contact for anyone arriving at St Paul's for the first time. She also manages the room bookings.

       

       

       

      Email Diane

      Sarah Davie

      Church Administrator

       

      Sarah assists with the smooth running of the congregational life at St Paul’s. She manages all communications to the congregation and is the secretary to the PCC.

       

      Email Sarah

    • Structure of St. Paul's

       

      The overall governing body of St. Paul’s is the Parochial Church Council (PCC). Members of the PCC are trustees and are legally responsible for the governance of St. Paul’s.)

       

      Click Here for details of current members of the PCC and PCC management structure

       

      Role of PCC

      The PCC consists of:

      • the clergy of the parish
      • licensed lay ministers and workers licensed to the parish
      • the church wardens
      • members of the General Synod, diocesan synod or deanery synod who are on the electoral roll
      • representatives of the laity elected at the annual parochial church meeting.

      Our Official Entry 1132965 at www.charitycommision.gov.uk

       

      The role of the PCC is to 'promote the mission of the church' (1956 PCC Measure)

      For us this means that the PCC provides oversight, governance and development regarding:

      1. The financial management of the church and all its activities, including budget setting and budget management
      2. the management and maintenance of the church buildings
      3. The safeguarding of all people that have a relationship with the church using the Diocese of Ely policies (www.elydiocese.org/safeguarding.php)
      4. The well being of the congregation and the wider community of St. Paul's
      5. Maintaining an effective reporting and accountability structure
      6. Outreach into the parish and wider community
      7. Pastoral support for vicar and staff
      8. Support to the vicar in upholding the theology and the value and moral base of the church
      9. Reporting upwards to the diocese when appropriate
      10. Taking up appropriate international, national and local issues, including those that might be led by the Church of England

       

      PCC Subgroups

      • Worship Leaders Group, chaired by Julia Evans, meets regularly to monitor and reflect on all things relating to worship and includes those who are involved in worship leading in the church. 
      • Children and Young People – chaired by Julia Evans, oversees church and community activities for children and young people.  
      • Buildings Operations Group – chaired by Peter Adlington has responsibility for the planning and financial management of the building and its staff on behalf of the PCC.  It ensures that the building is safe, repaired, refurbished, is ready for the Quinquennial buildings inspection and will be left in good shape for the next generation.  It sets and oversees the annual maintenance budget and monitors projects practically and financially in collaboration with the Centre Manager, who is ably supported by the bookkeeper and treasurer. 
      • Programme Group – chaired by Julia Evans co-ordinates and facilitates all the different social events that take place as part of church and community life including working with   St.Paul’s ArtFest Group (see below).  It is responsible for the hospitality programme  and associated social groups.  It plans for providing the church and local community with one-off events, to enhance the sense of community (e.g. Christmas Day Lunch) or to reflect what is happening nationally or locally (e.g. Remembrance Celebrations).
      • Eco Group – chaired by Jonathan Chaplin who leads our efforts to become an eco-friendly church within the framework of the Arocha ‘Eco-Church’ (www.arocha.org)  programme.  Since the group was formed in 2015, we have received the Arocha Bronze Award in 2017, the first church in Cambridge to gain this award.  St. Paul's is now working towards the Silver.  The awards require the church to meet customized performance targets across five areas; Worship and Teaching; Buildings;  Land; Community and Global Engagement; Lifestyle.  The group meet monthly and plan a range of activities to make progress across each area.  These include preparing termly themes, organising eco-themed services, holding speaker events, reducing energy consumption (currently through installing secondary glazing), recycling, reducing waste, maintaining an eco-friendly garden and campaigning.  The group communicate through notices to the congregation, themed fact sheets and through a dedicated website.  https://ecochurchchair.wixsite.com/stpaulsecochurch
      • Inclusive Church Group – more details to follow
      • LGBTQ+ Group – chaired by Andy Gordon explores how to be inclusive.   This group liaises with the Ministry and Development team and meets regularly to discuss ways of making St. Paul’s more inclusive to LGBT+ people. Please contact congregation@stpaulscambridge.org.uk  for details.  Some of St. Paul's congregation members attend the thriving LGBT+ affirming Open Table service at Down Place, United Reformed Church, http//opentable.lgbt/ .  The LGBT+ group invite you to consider signing the Campaign for Equal Marriage in the Church of England.  https://cofe-equal-marriage.org.uk/ 
      • ARTSFEST  Group - convened by Jane Gresham and Martin Evans meets to plan and organise one off events and a bi-annual Arts Festival held at St. Paul's. 

    Telephone:  01223 576899 / email:  hello@stpaulscambridge.org.uk

    For emergencies, we currently have temporary arrangments to cover for sick leave, 

    please contact Ann Barrett, Church Warden on 07711 373705 

    We are committed to Safeguarding Children, Young People, Victims/perpetrators of Domestic Abuse and Vulnerable Adults.

     

    The PCC has adopted the Church of England’s policies and best practice on safeguarding which may be found in our Safeguarding Policy and on the Church of England’s website: https://www.churchofengland.org/more/safeguarding. If you have any non-urgent questions or concerns please contact our church wardens on warden1@stpaulscambridge.org.uk and warden2@stpaulscambridge.org.uk 

     

    Safe Spaces 

    Safe Spaces is a free and independent support service foranyone who has experienced abuse in relation to the Church of England, the Church in Wales, or the Catholic Church of England and Wales. This could beabuse by someone who holds any role in the church or is linked to participating in a church-led activity or group. If you have been affected, however long ago, Safe Spaces can provide you with support. You do not have need to have told the police or the church authorities, and you do not have to still be involved with the church. Your information will not be shared without your consent, unless you or someone else is in immediate danger. Safe Spaces can provide a range of help, including advocating with authorities and other agencies, giving emotional support, providing information (including information on church and police procedures), understanding your needs and working together on individual support plans. Tel: 0300 303 1056 (answerphone available outside of opening times) safespaces@victimsupport.org.uk.  LiveChat - via the Safe Spaces website - 

    https://www.safespacesenglandandwales.org.uk/. 

     

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