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 and Students Pastor. He has recently graduated with a degree in Geography at University of Liverpool. Oli is from London and is a huge supporter of West Ham United (IRONS). Oli also loves golf, darts and travelling!
Lydia is our Youth Pastor and one of our Schools Missional Chaplains! She loves Cherry Pepsi Max, factories, reading and singing! She has a degree in Family and Community Wellbeing and a Btech in Dance.
Rebecca is our Communications and Creative Administrator. 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 one our Schools Missional Chaplain. Apart from her husband Matt and little boy Ezra (and Jesus). She is currently on maternity leave and will be returning to work in 2025.
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.
Nathan is our Chaplaincy Assistant on Liverpool University campus and supports our student ministry at church. He recently graduated with a degree in Sports Business from Liverpool John Moores University. Nathan loves football, tennis, golf and enjoys Parkrun!
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 Moores 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.
Steve is on of our church wardens and part of the PCC. He is originally from Cornwall and has lived in Liverpool for over 25 years. He is married to Christina and has two children - Libby and Zacary. As a family they have been coming to St James for over 10 years. He enjoys playing electric guitar in the church band, loves watching motorsport and enjoys a good curry.