Hannah is the Lead Anglican Chaplain at UOL and LJMU and also oversees the student work at STJ. She was born in Essex, lived in many different places but loves Liverpool where she has lived, with Jude and their two children, for over 10 years. Hannah enjoys playing netball socially, loves going out for a coffee and has just taken up running (slow jogging) which she is surprisingly enjoying!
Oli is our Worship Pastor. He has recently graduated with a degree in Geography at the University of Liverpool. Oli is from London and is a huge supporter of West Ham, his local team back home. Oli also loves music and sports!
Lydia is our Youth Pastor and one of our Schools Missional Chaplains! She lives in the Old Roan and loves coffee, singing and embroidering! Her favourite spot in the city is down by the dock; you might spot her down there in her spare time with her head in a good novel.
Rebecca is our Admin and Social Media Coordinator. She graduated from Edge Hill University in 2021 and lives just a short walk away from Crosby beach. She loves getting a takeaway coffee at almost every opportunity and enjoys lino printing, writing and live music.
Becky is our Schools Missional Chaplain. Apart from her husband Matt and little boy Ezra (and Jesus), her other great love is her guinea pigs. She is currently on maternity leave and will be returning to work in 2025.
Ethan is another one of our Schools Missional Chaplains. He is also studying for a Doctorate in Theology with a focus on Youth Ministry. He is married to Lucy and they live in Clubmoor, where they love baking bread and lots of cakes!
Rachel is our Minis group leader. She joined the team in 2020 after living in Nigeria for 13 years. She and her husband Matthew have two lively children. Her favourite song is Minnie the moocher, favourite cartoon character: Minnie Mouse, favourite ice cream: mini magnums, and favourite city: Minneapolis.
Bethan is our Student Pastor, looking after our students at St James and Assistant Chaplain to the Liverpool Universities. She is also a member of our PCC. Bethan is a history graduate! In her spare time, she loves going to the beach, seeing friends and going for coffee (oat milk latte for the win!)
Charis is our Finance Assistant. Originally from Yorkshire, Charis recently graduated from LIPA University with a degree in Theatre Management. Her hobbies include going to the theatre, walking in the countryside and eating cake!
Gaby is one of our Ministry Assistants. She is in her final year studying Theology & Marketing at Hope University. She helps run the youth ministry here and loves grabbing an americano at our local coffee shop, Parliament Square Coffee.
Sophie is a ministry assistant at StJ. Sophie is a mum to 3, tag teamed with Mike. Sophie listens to music at every child free moment and loves Everton FC (although that can't be said for her whole household). She is a member of the PCC as Deanery Synod Rep. Sophie always like to get some miles under her belt, running and generally being outdoors releasing endorphins.
Abi is a ministry assistant based at St Mary's, Wavertree. She is a first year student at the Unversity of Liverpool studying Law. Abi is a vanilla macha enthusiast, loves Upperroom and is a gifted songwriter.
Nick is another of our ministry assistants. He is a final year Sports Business student at John Moore's University. He likes to start his day with a black coffee and biscoff overnight oats! He's a big Everton fan and a big lover of chicken wings too.
PCC and Wardens:
Emma is one of our church wardens and a member of the PCC. She is a primary school teacher from Northern Ireland. Emma started coming to St James in the City as a student in 2015 and has been part of our StJ family ever since. She loves reading, shopping, watching tv, going to the theatre and endless cups of tea.
