Staff and Leadership

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


Rev Joyce Addison, Priest-in-Charge		Robin Fassenfelt, Deacon
Hi, my name is Joyce and I have been serving at St. Martin's since 2011, first as Curate, and then from 2015, as Priest-in-Charge. It's a privilege to be here and I have come to know many wonderful people in the course of my work. I have a passion for caring for God's world and it is through the church's environmental work, that we make Jesus known to others. In my spare time I love to swim, jog and go for long walks.		TBA


James Mbalira, Church Warden		Linda Williams, Church Warden
There are many ways to serve God and the best way to serve God depends on your unique gifts, talents and circumstances. For me it is serving God through community volunteering.		In 1982, I discovered that Jesus is God, alive, and actively communicating with me. His forgiveness brought a fresh start, freeing me from destructive habits while my husband overcame drug addiction. Our lives transformed as God turned them around. I attended St Martin's Church and Vine Church, managing and teaching at The Computer Skills Centre, where many found qualifications, confidence, employment, healing, and encountered Jesus. Maidstone is my lifelong home, and I find joy in activities like swimming, dancing, reading, and motor biking. Partnering with God, sharing His message, and creating transformative opportunities brings me the greatest fulfilment. Through Bible study, outreach missions, Street Pastoring, and contributing to the Maidstone Evangelistic Team, I deepen my knowledge and serve others.

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Angela Frost, Ignite Enabler		Marika Tannahill, Treasurer
I have been at St Martin’s since January 2022 working as the Ignite Enabler. The main focus of my work is around our Monday evening Ignite services. I also support Tuesday’s ‘Sounds of Maidstone’ and Thursday’s ‘Tea ‘n’ Toast’. Apart from organising and developing Ignite, I also work at St Martin’s church throughout the week supporting local people and networking with local organisations. I worship on Sunday as part of the congregation. It is wonderful to see the work God is doing in this place through so many different people and exciting to see what he will do next. I delight in jogging as part of my mental wellbeing, and I relish doing anything crafty as well as reading different genres.		TBA
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Alyne Godfrey, Secretary

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Hello and welcome to our church. If you are a new visitor, we have a page for you to get to know us and learn more about planning a visit.
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Planning your Visit

A Warm Hello

The following information is specifically for those planning a visit, so that you know, beforehand, what to expect on a Sunday morning.

Where and When

We meet at the Church Building (details here) for our Sunday Service starting at 10am. For your first visit, we recommend arriving 10-15 minutes early to ensure you get a parking space and find somewhere to sit before the service begins. When you arrive, you should be greeted by someone on our friendly Welcome Team.

We serve tea, coffee and biscuits after the service. It is a great way to meet people, or simply take time to find your bearings. All refreshments are free.

Accessibility: There is wheelchair access, and a sound loop for anyone who needs it. Please let one of the Welcome Team know on your arrival and they will help you to get set up. There are disabled toilets in the main building.

Our Service

The main service begins at 10am with a warm welcome from one of our team members. Then follows a time of sung worship, led by our singing group. We celebrate Holy Communion every Sunday except for the second Sunday of the month when we have a Service of the Word. The gospel is read by the reader by processing to the middle of our congregation, everyone turns to face the reader and hear the Word of God. One of our leaders will then give a sermon that is bible based and that we can apply to our everyday life. This is followed by prayers which are read by volunteers and a response by the congregation. After this the Creed is said and the church team organises the Communion, once ready the Communion is shared. We then share news and notices, usually about what’s going on in the life of the church and our community. We finish with a final worship song. This might seem strange the first time you experience it but it’s all part of our connecting with God!

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What about my children?

We really value worshipping God all together as a family. Children stay with their parent or grown-up at the start of the service for the welcome and opening prayer. Then on the second, third and fourth Sundays, the younger members to go to their various groups. You will need to go with your children to their groups and register them as part of our child safety policy for the first time.

On the first and fifth Sundays, the young people co-lead worship. The kids group activities vary depending on the age but usually there is always a friendly welcome, bible stories, testimonies, praying, music, craft, drama, fun games, and free play. The children come back and join the main service during Communion and remain for the end of the service with their families in the main congregation.

Getting Connected

Small Groups

While Sundays are a great way to meet new people, it is often in smaller gatherings that you can really get to know someone. Being part of one of our small groups allows you to make new friends, share together and support each other. We have a variety of groups that meet throughout the week, some afternoons and some evenings. Check out Small Groups and see if there’s one that you could join, or we can put you in touch with a small group leader who will be more than happy to invite you along to their group.

Serving and Volunteering

If you want to get involved in the life of the church and help us make Sundays run smoothly, you can sign up to serve on a team.

Small Groups

Bible Study
Book Club
Midweek Garden and Chat Club
Men's Breakfast
Fabric Group
Knitting Group

Other Ministries

We also run the following ministries:

Men's Ministries
Foodbank - Grab & Go (Run during holidays)

Get in touch with us to plan your visit

If you would like to come and visit the church beforehand you are more than welcome! Get in touch and we can arrange a time that suits you.

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Comments / Questions or anything you would like to say?

Next, we will contact you by email to say hello and help arrange anything necessary for your visit.

Leadership


Rev Joyce Addison, Priest-in-Charge		Rev Andrew Edwards, Curate
Hi, my name is Joyce and I have been serving at St. Martin's since 2011, first as Curate, and then from 2015, as Priest-in-Charge. It's a privilege to be here and I have come to know many wonderful people in the course of my work. I have a passion for caring for God's world and it is through the church's environmental work, that we make Jesus known to others. In my spare time I love to swim, jog and go for long walks.		I arrived at St Martin’s in 2018 to help launch Ignite, the wonderful mixture of food, fun and serious bits that meets at the church on a Monday evening. During this time I was also training at College to become a ‘Rev’ and I am very happy to have recently returned to St Martin’s for my practical training as Curate. I like music, especially singing, and it is through music that I find that I can most easily express what is on my heart to God.

We hope that whoever you are, you will feel at home at our church. We look forward to welcoming you to our community.

Best Wishes,

Rev Joyce Addison & Rev Andrew Edwards