People

Clergy

	The Rev'd Stephen Tucker
	Father Stephen came to this parish as Vicar in February 2001. His past ministry (he was ordained in 1977) has consisted of parish work in Brighton, Hove and Portsmouth and theological education in Chichester and Oxford. He was educated and trained in Oxford and London in English, Theology and counselling; he also has special interests in music, drama and art.

The Rev'd Sarah Eynstone

Mother Sarah came here from Westcott House theological college in 2005. She has a background in Anthropology and before ordination training gained experience in a variety of social work environments including with the homeless, at an organisation for people with disabilities and as chaplaincy assistant at King's College, London. In her spare time she is studying for an MA in Pastoral Theology and enjoys music and reading.

	The Rev'd Dr James Walters
	Before ordination in 2007, Father Jim worked as a parliamentary assistant in the House of Commons and as a freelance political researcher. Between life in the Westminster village and Hampstead village, he studied modern theology, philosophy and liturgy at Cambridge. He retains political interests and enjoys music and the visual arts.

Lay people

	Dr Handley Stevens: Reader
	Handley has been a Reader since 1991, coming to Hampstead in 1998. After 30 years in the civil service, Handley has been a Visiting Research Associate at the LSE since 1994. He and his wife Anne have 3 grown-up daughters. When not writing about transport and European policies, he enjoys singing, opera, walking and gardening.

	Katherine Reed: Administrator
	Katherine works here three & a half days a week and is responsible for managing the vestry, providing administrative support for the clergy and editing the Parish Magazine. She also enjoys amateur dramatics, water colour painting and tennis. (Availability: Monday, Tuesday, Friday: 9.30am-5pm, Thursday:9.30am-1pm)

Churchwardens: The two wardens are lay representatives of the congregation with legal, spiritual and pastoral responsibilities in sharing leadership with the clergy.

	Andrew Penny
	Andrew has been a member of the congregation and involved with the Sunday Schools for about 14 years. He is also a governor of Hampstead Parochial School and when not cooking for his family (two teenagers and a teacher) and earning his living as a solicitor, he is training to be a Reader.

	Diana Finning
	Wife and mother of three adult children, Diana has been a member of the congregation for 20 years. A retired teacher, she helps with the Sunday School and the Traidcraft stall and is a governor of Emmanuel School in W. Hampstead. Diana is a keen gardener and relaxes working in her allotment with two friends.

	Lee Ward: Director of Music
	Lee has been Organist and Director of Music here since 1994. He trained at the Royal College of Music and held organ scholarships at St Paul’s Cathedral, The Temple Church and St Alban’s Abbey. He is also the Director of Music at The London Oratory School.