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

 
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Anthony Everett - Vicar   Simon Fellows - Associate Vicar

Anthony has been vicar at Christ Church St Andrews since 2002, previously serving in churches in London and Hailsham.  He trained at Oak Hill Theological college and delights in seeing people come to and grow in faith.  He loves explaining God’s Word in as many contexts as possible.  

Anthony is married to Anne (who has always been active in church life) and they have three grown up children and six lively grandchildren.  In his spare time Anthony watches sport, enjoys French holidays and spends time with the family.
 
 
Simon was appointed as Associate Vicar of Christchurch St. Andrew’s in 2023, previously having served as Curate in Nottingham as well as overseas in the Faroe Islands, where he worked in younger adult's ministry. He trained at St John’s College Nottingham and delights in seeing people come to know Jesus Christ for themselves and encouraging people in their faith.
 
Simon is married to Julia, who is from The Faroe Islands, and together they have a daughter Freya. As a family they love walking, eating and any activity involving water.
     
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Denise Parrett - Curate and Music   Darren Brooks – Parish Administrator

Denise was ordained deacon in June 2024 and is our curate. Having trained at St Augustine’s, West Malling, alongside her Distinctive Deacon calling, she is also responsible for the provision of music within the church.

Having been a member of Christ Church St Andrews since 1998, Denise currently helps lead our Tuesday Family Bay Ignite and supports our primary school work. She is keen to be a bridge between the church and community and make Jesus known in our town. Denise is married to Stephen. When not at church, she teaches at a local church junior school part-time and loves playing tennis and pickleball at her local tennis club.
 
Darren started as Parish Administrator in September 2022 having been a member of Christ Church St Andrews for a number of years. Prior to joining the staff team, he was a teacher of ICT and Mathematics for 14 years.

Darren is married to Marie, a long-time member of Christ Church St Andrews, and they have two grown up children.  
     
   
 

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