If you come to visit us, the first person you meet might be from our staff team. Or you may be welcomed by a member of our church family.
Alistair Tresidder
minister
Alistair has been our vicar for 25 years. Prior to St Luke’s, he was a curate at St Anne’s, Limehouse and studied at Cranmer Hall in Durham. He is married to Sheena and they have five children, two dogs and other animals. He is now in his sixth decade.
Josh Kendall
Youth and Families Worker
Josh joined the church in 2019 having previously served as the Youth and Families Worker in a church near Bedford. Before that Josh was a primary school teacher for three years. Outside of ministry life Josh loves exploring National Trust properties and winning at pub quizzes! He serves particularly in the midweek kids groups and coordinating Sunday School.
Heidi Taylor
women's worker
Heidi joined the church family in 2021, moving from Lowestoft, where she previously worked as a social worker. Heidi serves as the women’s ministry worker as well as helping lead the youth ministry and girls’ Bible study. Outside of ministry Heidi loves watching musicals, walking beside the seaside (with her dogs, Neville and Billy!) and traveling to new places.
Tim Fairbairn
CURATE
Tim has been a part of the St Luke’s church family since 2005, and joined the staff team in 2022 after finishing his studies at Oak Hill College. He has a particular responsibility for Growth Groups and training. Tim is married to Claire and they have been blessed with three children. In his spare time, Tim enjoys watching cricket and football, and eating sugary foods.
Phoebe Burton
APPRENTICE
Phoebe joined as our apprentice in September 2024. Her roles include administration, helping out with youth and kids groups throughout our week as well as some of the women’s work at church. She also studies at Cornhill Training Course once a week. Aside from church her favourite thing to do is spending time with friends and family whether that’s going for walks or getting coffee and brunch.