Fr. Andrew Perry

Andrew has been at St Johns since 2002; apart from being the main guy in robes, Andy also likes playing the guitar and (trying) to ride the unicycle.  Watch out for the opening joke in his sermon!

Penny Sayer

Penny is now our Curate, having come to us from elsewhere in the local area and trained with us.  You'll see her preaching, serving and always helping out.

Jude Harvey

Jude is our Sacristan, responsible for many things from candles to fine linen. She also heads up the Serving Team, so if you'd like be involved 'up front' have a word with her.

Carol Frost

The other Church Warden,  Carol has grown up children and is a trained Spiritual Director. Has been on the welcoming, reading and intercessions teams and is still in the Serving Team

Elaine Noonan

Elaine is a Reader at St Johns. She also has a catchy party act in the annual Carol service

Clive Potter

Recently retired as Treasurer, Clive remains our Health and Safety Officer and has taken on the running of the 100 club. He also sings a mean bass in the choir.

Alison Rickard

Married to Fr Andrew and a trained Counsellor. She writes the sketch for the annual Living Crib Service and sometimes makes a guest appearance at FROGs

Margaret Ross

PCC member and Deanery Synod Representative, Margaret has been active in the Hastings area for many years and brings experience enthusiasm and encouragement to many.

Eve Grimstead

A former Civil Servant who brings a wealth of experience to St Johns....oh, and she's also on the PCC

Molly Green

Deanery Synod Rep, PCC Member and co-ordinator for the Parents & Toddlers (or Tuesday Group) that meets in the Hall over Tuesday lunch.  Known as 'Saint Molly' to some...

Ian McNulty

Ian is our Estates Manager, which means if anything's broke, Ian'll fix it.  Look at the scale of St Johns to realise the scale of Ian's responsibilities!  Ian regularly organises work parties, so if you are at a loose end...

Jenny Privett

Jenny leads FROGS and is on the PCC. She's a professional opera singer and recently organised a Scratch Messiah with tremendous success.

James Boles

Deputy Church Warden and PCC member, Jim's always busy doing practical jobs around St John's.,He and his wife Anne organise the Craft Fair and run a housegroup.

Jeremy Lee

PCC member and housegroup leader, Jeremy is well-known in the area for his work at the Hospice. He's a key member of the Development Group.

Anne Boles

Deputy Church Warden and PCC member Anne also heads up the Social Committee bringing her talents as a cook to the many St John's social events. Helps organise the Craft Fair and runs a housegroup with husband, Jim.

Celia Burge

Celia is the PCC Secretary, which is a lot more work than it sounds (no, it's not just taking the minutes and making the tea!) ...also married to Martin (left)

Martin Burge

PCC Member and member of the Serving Team ...and also married to Celia (right).  A dentist when he's not at church ...may even have seen the inside of YOUR mouth???

Jackie Fitch

...heads up the Flower Team (who make St John’s look so beautiful). She has been on the Serving Team for ages, and is a Eucharistic Minister - in fact there’s not much Jackie doesn’t do

Emily McMorran

PCC and Deanery Synod Member. Emily works in 'finance' and is naturally on the Finance Committee; also makes amazing marmalade, plays the fiddle and sings in a couple of choirs (but not all at the same time!)

Christine Cox

Christine is a professional counsellor. She's on the PCC and is our Christian Aid rep. She produces our annual shared Christmas Card and organises the 'vote for a goat'.

Colin Bewes

Looks after design and maintenance of this website. Likes tennis, sailing and photography (can you tell?).  Also sings in the choir with wife Nicola

Jack Pennington

Jack is our Church Hall bookings secretary and the man to contact if you need any information about hiring the hall.