• Ministry Team

    'Now there are a variety of gifts, but the same Spirit; and there are varieties of service, but the same Lord; and there are a variety of activities, but it is the same God who activates all of them in everyone'.

    1 Corinthians 12.4-5

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    Rev'd Imogen Nay

    Vicar

    Prior to coming to St Paul's Church in 2022, Imogen ministered in parishes in South London and the Midlands, and was a residentiary canon at Chelmsford Cathedral. Before ordination she worked with the vulnerably housed, those suffering from addictions, and worked to find safe routes for women out of sex work in the east end of London.

    Imogen studied to be a priest in Cambridge and is excited to be back living here with her family. She has a husband and twin boys.

    For general information about the church, its worship and activities, and for baptism, confirmation, prayers of love and faith (for same-sex couples), wedding or funeral enquiries please contact Imogen.

    vicar@stpaulscambridge.org.uk

    Imogen is the Bishop's Adviser for the Climate.

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    Rev'd Dr Becky Applin Warner

    Assistant Curate (self-supporting)

    Becky was priested at the end of June 2025 and is the Assistant Curate at St Paul's. Becky is a musician, mostly working as a theatre composer after originally training to compose for film. She is also a researcher, author and lecturer in musical theatre. She grew up and studied in Cambridge, and now lives in a small rural village outside Ely. She loves nature and the outdoors, as well as all things creative.

    becky@stpaulscambridge.org.uk

    Becky is a member of our Inclusive Church Group

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    Dr Jonathan Chaplin

    Church Warden and Authorised Lay Minister (ALM)

    Jonathan has been a member of St Paul's since 2013. He is an Authorised Lay Minister in the Diocese of Ely, licensed as a preacher at St Paul's. He is a churchwarden and active in the Eco Church group. He is also a member of the Ely Diocesan Synod and of the Bishop's Council.

    Jonathan is an academic political theologian, author or editor of several books on how faith impacts politics. He is a Fellow of Wesley House, Cambridge, where he works with the Centre for Faith in Public Life. He is married to Adrienne and they live in Oakington. They have two children and four grandchildren. For relaxation he enjoys hillwalking and playing keyboards in two blues/jazz bands, performing in Cambridge pubs.

    WardenJonathan@stpaulscambridge.org.uk

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    Anna Pile

    Children and Family Worker (staff member)

    Anna leads our work with children and families, having extensive experience in working with children and families in a church and play setting. She received her degree from Ridley College in Cambridge, and so is no stranger to the city. She is passionate about Godly Play and sharing with children the love of God. If you would like to find out about what your children and young people could expect if they came to our church, do contact Anna, she'd love to hear from you.

    anna@stpaulscambridge.org.uk

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    Julia Evans

    Licensed Lay Minister - Emeritus.

    Julia Evans is a Licensed Lay Minister, Emeritus. She is still very active in the church and community centre, cooking regularly for our lunch clubs. 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 family living close by with whom she and her husband Martin spend time, particularly her 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.'

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    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 is still active as a singing teacher and has two adult children living abroad who she enjoys visiting when it is possible. Christina is also part of the chaplaincy team at Addenbrookes.

    Contact Christina about ministry with older people, and for Tuesday Cuppa information. christina@stpaulscambridge.org.uk

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    Helen Robbins

    Music Co-ordinator

    Helen Robbins is the Music Co-ordinator at St Paul’s. She plays the piano, violin, sings and (occasionally) plays the organ. Helen is an experienced choir leader, working in schools, workplaces and within local communities. Her passion is to connect people through the joy of singing and making music together, whatever age, experience or confidence. On Sundays at St Paul’s, there is a group of singers and instrumentalists who contribute regularly to Sunday worship. Helen is married to Alasdair, has two grown-up daughters and has been part of the St Paul’s community since 1999. If you would like to get involved in music here, please contact Helen via the church office.en Robbins is the Music Co-ordinator at St Paul’s. She plays the piano, violin, sings and (occasionally) plays the organ.

     

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    Chris Rose

    Ordained Minister

    Chris Rose and his wife Sarah have been involved at St Paul's for over 25 years and their two children grew up at St Paul's. Chris was ordained at Ely Cathedral in July 2000 and was appointed non stipendiary (unpaid) curate at St Paul’s to develop new forms of services and to be a voice for marginalised communities. He continued in this role until 2011 when he was appointed Priest in Charge at St Clements Eastcheap. He is the Director of small creative human rights organisation Amos Trust which seeks to challenge injustice, build hope and create change. This work focusses on promoting the rights of Palestinians, creating opportunities for girls living on the streets (focussing on South Africa, India, Burundi and Tanzania) and calling for Climate Justice. St Pauls has close links to Amos work in Palestine, with Amos’ partner projects working with girls on the streets in India and Burundi and with their climate justice partner in Nicaragua. Prior to working at Amos Chris was CEO of Romsey Mill in Cambridge and comes from a youth work background. He has a love of cycling, Derby County, a wide range of contemporary music and of trying not to take life too seriously.

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    Emma Caroe

    Community Development Worker

    Emma leads on the community programme: running weekly meals, regular trips and activities, and supporting Foodbank sessions. They joined St Paul's in October 2024, having graduated that summer from a degree in Sociology and Politics at the University of Cambridge.

    Emma cares about building stronger, more caring communities based on an ethos of inclusivity and mutual aid. Outside of work, they are part of Cambridge Community Kitchen, and they are also a strong believer in the power of music to bring people together.

    Emma sits across the centre staff team and the ministry team. They work with the Compassion Group that supports the work of the PCC.

    emma@stpaulscambridge.org.uk

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    Rev'd Dr Tim Boniface

    Tim Boniface is an ordained member of the congregation, who occasionally assists in leading services, preaching and playing music at St Paul's. Tim and his family have been associated with St Paul's since 2014, and are delighted to be among the church family since returning to Cambridge in 2020. Tim is Chaplain at Girton College in Cambridge, where he oversees the life of the Chapel, offers spiritual support and is part of the College’s general welfare structure. Alongside this he works as a jazz musician - teaching, recording and performing around the UK jazz scene mainly on saxophones and piano. Tim’s theology PhD explored ideas about what it means for Christian to say that Jesus is transcendent; and he is also interested in the relationship between theology and the arts.

    Other Contacts

    Andrew Chaplin - Treasurer
    Treasurer@stpaulscambridge.org.uk

    Rachel Hutchinson - Safeguarding Officer
    safeguarding@stpaulscambridge.org.uk
  • 'Beloved let us love one another'

    'Everyone who loves is born of God and knows God, for God is love'

    1 John 4:7-8

  • Ministry in the Church of England

    The Anglican Church, formed in and through Reformation theology, remained wedded to the threefold order of ministry of Deacon, Priest and Bishop when it could have abandoned them entirely. The wisdom of that remains purposeful for the church today, in my view, especially when there is so much talk of leadership. The Church of England longs for leaders that will transform its prospects, and yet God provides people formed for service, sacrifice and oversight. The diaconate is there to remind us that we only share in Christ's ministry as long as we are able to jettison earthly ideas of 'greatness'. The priesthood is there to remind us that love is deeply costly in a world given over to violence, corruption and lies. The episcopacy reminds us that the Christian task of leadership is about being learners (disciples) and in ensuring that we remain committed to learning directly from Jesus. Deacons, Priests and Bishops exist for others, they are given to the church and for the world.

    The retention of forms of ordained ministry, in no way detracts from the idea of the Priesthood of all Believers, nor from the vocation of the whole people of God. The church is the body of Christ, formed by the discipleship of all its members. As the body of Christ, the church exists for the whole world, and its members serve and love that world in a variety of vocations and in many situations. As a carer in your family, as a supermarket check-out worker, driving buses, cleaning office blocks; as an uncle, daughter, godparent, child, or sister you are well-suited and placed to serve God through obedience to his word in your life.

    Salt and light in the world, God's people are needed wherever God has placed us.