If you have any questions, or you would like to get in touch, then we would love to hear from you. Please see below for individual staff contact details
Monday to Friday 9am-5pm
Call us. 023 8027 1152
Email us. admin@sfvp.org.uk
Office Address.
St Francis’ Church,
Pilgrims Close,
Valley Park,
Chandler’s Ford,
SO53 4ST
Meet the team
Our leadership team is made up of staff but mainly of volunteers, without whom we couldn't function!
Staff Team
The staff team are responsible for the day-to-day running of the church.
Rev’d. Sarah McClelland
Church of England Priest in Charge and Lead Minister. Email: rev@sfvp.org.uk Loves coffee and cake, back seat tandem riding and being in or on the sea!
Rev'd. Joe Sweetnam
Curate. Email: curate@sfvp.org.uk Is looking forward to running in the Southampton Half Marathon again.
Caroline James
Church Administrator. Email: admin@sfvp.org.uk Loves nature, wildlife photography and is happiest snorkelling on a coral reef.
Council
We are the council team...
Rev’d. Sue Keegan von Allmen
Methodist Minister (& Circuit Superintendent). Is currently restoring two wooden chairs to their former glory!
Fiona Grove
Council member. Church Warden. loves coffee, cake, chatting and spending time with family and friends.
David Gurr
Council member. Methodist Church Rep. Manchester City fan, enjoys walking, gardening, playing tennis and bridge.
Brian King
Council member. CofE Rep. Has visited Antarctica on a number of occasions and makes the best crispy roast potatoes on the planet.
Andrew Grove
Council member. Treasurer. Loves classic cars, motor sport and live music and has flown in a Spitfire!
Rogerio Ramos
Council member. Enjoys time with family and friends and has learnt much from living in different places.
Debbie Reed
Council member. Church Warden. Enjoys scuba diving and skiing and tending to her marine fish tank.
Peter Rhodes
Council member. Pro Warden. CofE Rep. Plays trombone in a ska/party band and enjoys kayaking round the Isle of Wight.
Caroline Gough
Council member. Pro Warden. Loves history and ancient places and her gorgeous dog Pepper who makes her laugh.
Stephen Williams
Council member. CofE Rep. Is beginning to learn how to play golf.
Jan Southern
Council member. Enjoys spending time with family and friends, reading, yoga and long walks in the countryside.
Dunni Ajayi
Council member
You?
Would you like to join our council team? Please contact us to find out more information.
Ministry Heads
Those who lead our various ministries across the life of the church.
Debbie Reed
Junior Church lead.
Fiona Grove
Pastoral lead.
