Church is all about people who Jesus loves.

We are a church family of all ages, drawing in people from a variety of backgrounds and places. Some of us have been Christian believers for many years, some are just beginning a journey towards knowing God through Jesus Christ. Whoever you are, wherever you are from - there’s a place here for you.

Rev Phil Brooks - Vicar

Vicar- Phil Brooks has been Vicar at Christ Church since August 2016. He is husband to Jenny and dad to Adam and Sophie. Before he is any of those things, Phil is a Christian - someone who trusts Jesus and knows God as his Father in heaven. Like all Christians, Phil is still learning how to follow Jesus. His role at Christ Church is to serve God by helping others to know and trust Jesus, and to encourage and equip other Christians to help others do the same. If you’re coming across Christianity for the very first time and have questions, or are a committed Christian looking to grow in faith and ministry- or anywhere in between- he’d love to hear from you.

Alongside his ministry at Christ Church, Phil is currently studying for a Certificate in Biblical Counselling.

Vicar@suttonteamministry.org 020 8642 2757

Philip Burgess – Lay Minister

Lay Minister - Philip Burgess has been a member of Christ Church since 2021 after moving from East Ham in East London where he had been licensed as a Reader since 1991. Married to Carol, they have a daughter Rachel who lives in a care home in Sutton, and son Edward who may often be seen at the church sound desk. He is a retired teacher of French and RE and has been a follower of Jesus since his time at Swansea University. He often preaches and leads services at Christ Church.

Natalya Semchyshyn- Ukraine welcome coordinator

Natalya is from Lviv, in Western Ukraine, but has lived in London for over ten years, and now lives in our Parish with her husband and two children. Natalya has a particular role in our church welcoming people from Ukraine. As part of this, Natalya leads our Saturday morning Ukrainian school for children.

Наталія зі Львова, що в Західній Україні, але вже більше десяти років живе в Лондоні, а зараз живе в нашій парафії з чоловіком і двома дітьми. Наталія відіграє особливу роль у нашій церкві, приймаючи людей з України. У рамках цього Наталя очолює нашу суботню ранкову українську школу для дітей.

Southwark Pastoral Auxiliaries (SPAs)

The SPAs work across the Sutton Group Ministry.  Sheila Collis – based at Christ Church

PCC Members 

Rev P. Brooks (Chair)
John Mitchell (Churchwarden and Deanery Synod)
Jean Carver (Deanery Synod and Safeguarding)
Andrew Carver (Deanery Synod)
Carol Burgess
Bruce Barham (Electoral Roll Officer)
Ros Burge
David Phillips (Data Protection Officer)
Sheila Collis (Deanory Synod)
Joe Oke
Arthur Baguley (Treasurer)
Colin Iddles (Churchwarden)
Helen Doughty - PCC Secretary