Rob became Vicar of Christ Church Beckenham in November 2013 after 4yrs as Chaplain to Leeds Business Community, prior to that he was the Vicar of a Parish in the ``Gin and Jaguar`` belt of South Manchester famed for its footballers and the Cheshire set. Rob was ordained over 20 years ago and served a curate in Chester and Stockport in the diocese of Chester. Rob is from the Wirral and Beckenham is the first time he and Andrea have lived in the south - they love it!
Kirstyn has loved teaching children and supporting their families for many years now. Since 2013 she has worked with autistic children/ young people and has a passion for supporting them to grow in their faith too. In 2018, Kirstyn started raising awareness of autism in churches in and around South London which led her to start working as a children and families minister. Kirstyn also spent 14 years in Brazil and speaks fluent Portuguese.
Helen looks after most of the administrative side of Christ Church Beckenham (that isn't finance) as well as doing a brilliant job of keeping Rob on track. Helen's professional background is in HR Management and we are very grateful for all the expertise she brings in this area (as well as many others). You may not see Helen on a Sunday as she attends a church nearer to where she lives.
Sarah is a wonderful part of what happens behind the scenes in the life of Christ Church Beckenham. As Treasurer, Sarah works closely with the PCC, our Finance Committee and with our Office Manager, to ensure that the finances at Christ Church are handled correctly and efficiently.
Uzo joined the Christ Church Beckenham team in the summer of 2020 and is predominantly responsible for the presentation of our buildings as well as the smooth coming and going of the many groups that use the buildings. Uzo has two (almost) grown up children and has a wonderful passion for prayer!
Hilary has had an association with Christ Church Beckenham for over twenty years and has been involved in various roles during that time including a keen interest in recovery from addiction. She made a further commitment in 2021 in becoming Church Warden. As well as her church life she does part-time decorating projects (a hobby she took up after retiring from teaching) and helps look after her two grandchildren – Ivy and Dexter.
Frank joined Christchurch in 2011, and until 2021 was involved in our Climbers group. Since retiring in 2018 he enjoys helping as part of the Community lunch team, and helping at Toddler group. Frank is married to Karen & has three children and three grandchildren.
Sarah is your confidential 'go-to' person for any concerns regarding child Safeguarding matters.
Sarah can be contacted confidentially on email: safeguarding@ccb.org.uk