CHRIS JONES, VICAR
In November 2021 Chris became our Vicar. However, Chris originally joined Saint Laurence in September 2017 to work with the team in shaping and growing the church through its mission.
Chris is married to Becky, who was part of the team who came to plant Saint Laurence in 2001. They have three children, Ollie, Jasmine and Levison, and a bouncy cockapoo called Banksy.
Office availability: Mon, Tue, Wed & Thu
ANDREW WILSON, YOUTH WORKER
Andrew is our Youth Worker and joined Saint Laurence in September 2024. Andrew grew up in the town and is a huge Reading FC fan.
Office availability: Mon, Tue, Wed & Thu
AMY VAUGHAN, HR + ADMIN AND OPS MANAGER
Amy is at the heart of everything that goes on behind the scenes at Saint Laurence.
Office availability: Mon (remote working), Tue, & Wed
STEVE GIBSON, FACILITIES SPECIALIST
Steve has a passion for making things and works with us to help maintain and improve our wonderful building.
Office availability: Wed
GOVERNANCE
The church has a leadership team consisting of Chris and Becky Jones, Lee Smith and Naomi Brown. The vicar shares responsibility for the running of the church with the churchwardens.
Saint Laurence is part of the Church of England and we elect representatives from the Electoral Roll to become trustees and members of our PCC. The PCC and standing committee hold responsibility for the church's finances, and staffing and make key operational decisions. Essentially, the PCC are members of our church who help to ensure that we continue to serve the community and enable the leadership to serve our mission.
The PCC delegates responsibility for the upkeep of the building to the Fabric Team. There is a Pastoral team, Services Team, Youth Service (FUEL) Team and Children’s Work Team.
To join the Saint Laurence electoral roll you need to have attended the church for more than six months. If you are interested in joining the Electoral Roll, please email us.