Staff and Leadership

Please find below an introduction to our church leaders and members of staff.

Clergy

 

The Revd Canon Dr Stanley Njoka		Revd Jane Elliott
Fr Stanley has been the Vicar of St Catherine's Hatcham since June 2024. He has extensive pastoral care experience and leadership skills having held NHS chaplaincy positions in numerous hospitals and having significant parish and diocese responsibilities. He is also an Associate Tutor in Pastoral Ministry at St. Augustine’s Theological College and a trustee of the college, contributing to its governance and mission. He is also a visiting Lecturer at Christ Church University, Canterbury.  Originally from Kenya, Stanley’s rich heritage, combined with his diverse experiences abroad, has shaped his deep commitment to diversity, compassion, hospitality, and inclusion. These values are central to his ministry and engagement within and beyond the Church.		Assistant priest here at St Cathrines
Rev Canon Dr  Sammy Wainaina		Revd Donatus Ngay
The advisor to the Archbishop of Canterbury on Anglican Communion Affairs. Married to Beatrice and lives with his family at Lambeth Palace, London. Made deacon in 1996, Priest from 1997. Formerly the Provost/Dean at All Saints Cathedral, Nairobi		Assistant priest here at St Cathrines

 

Churchwardens 

 

Valerie Chambers Nembhard		David Whisson
Valerie has been at St. Cathrine's since 2002. She typically administers the chalice during service and co-ordinates most of the event planning and catering held at the church. She loves this church for all the families and the warmth they add to our congregation.		Churchwarden here at St Cathrines

 

Safeguarding

Lesley Marshall		Laura Price
I’ve lived on Telegraph Hill and worshipped at St Catherine’s since 1987. Through my role as a lay reader and a Parish Safeguarding Officer over the past 30 years, my ministry has focused on creating a safe, community lead worship space. I am dedicated to strengthening local partnerships and helping the church remain a vibrant, visible, and supportive presence at the heart of community life. I am a strong advocate for the children and young people of St Catherine’s being active and involved members of our congregation.		Laura is a youth work professional with 15 years experience working with children and young people, including safeguarding roles. Laura has been a PSO at St Catherine's since 2023 and cares deeply about the safety of everyone, especially those who are vulnerable, in church and parish settings.

 

Treasurer

Jeremy Palmer

Jeremy Palmer has lived in the parish and been involved with St Catherine’s since the 1980s, and currently serves as parish treasurer, dealing with the parish’s money and finances. He is also involved with the Telegraph Hill Centre through its steering group. He enjoys the worship tradition and community engagement at St Catherine’s.

 

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