About Us
The Rev Dr Peter Galloway OBE, Vicar
Peter Galloway has been at West Hampstead for 16 years, initially as priest in charge. He is a history graduate, author, broadcaster, Knight of the Order of St John as well as being the Area Dean for North Camden and chairman of the board of Governors of Emmanuel School West Hampstead. Peter is a great preacher and able communicator. He is busy but approachable and may be contacted any day excluding Saturday.
Emma Smith, Reader
Emma has recently completed her course of training for the ministry of Reader, and was licensed at St Paul's Cathedral with the other Readers of the diocese on Saturday 23 September 2006. As a licensed Reader, she will share the ministry of preaching, baptising and conducting funerals in the years ahead.
Mark Denza, Organist
Mark is organist and director of music at two Hampstead churches: Emmanuel, West End Green, and St. Mary’s, Holly Place, where his arrangements have become part of the musical fabric. His work as an organ accompanist has encompassed a prodigious assortment of instruments throughout London: he has given solo and duet recitals, and played in orchestral works such as the Saint-Saëns Organ Symphony.
The Churchwardens are Alun Parker and Jeremy Smith. They are members of the PCC. They are responsible for the maintenance of the Church's buildings as well as their pastoral role to the congregation and to the Parish Priest.
The Treasurer is Jude Chin, also a member of the PCC. He is responsible for setting up and controlling the church's finances, providing budgets and explaining the financial situation to the PCC and congregation. He explains about giving and deals with gift aid, covenants and any other financial matters. Duncan Kruse assists him as Bookkeeper.
The Secretary to the PCC is Emma Smith. She is responsible for the administration of the PCC, making sure that notices of meetings are given out in time, agendas are made available and displayed so that members of the congregation can advise the PCC of their views and for adequate minutes of the meetings themselves. 
The Sunday School Co-ordinators are Emma Smith and John Ward. Contact them if you wish to know more about the Sunday School which is open to children of school-going age.
The Joint Sacristan and Head Servers are Lydia Parker and Matthew Shirley. Please contact them if you would like to become a server and join the rota of servers. They will explain what you need to know and arrange training and for you to be licensed by the Bishop. Servers assist the parish priest during the services.
The Electoral Roll Officer is Carrie Reiners, contact her to join the Church's Electoral Roll. All baptised regular worshippers over 16 who are members of the Church of England or a church in communion with it may join. You can then vote at and attend the annual APCM and be considered for the PCC.
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The Children's Advocate is Carole Amobi. Contact her on any matter relating to children.
Director of Music is Alyson Baker. She is Cantor for Emmanuel and always keen to recruit new singers.
Alyson is, also, the Parish Magazine Editor. Contact her with any articles or items for inclusion in the newsletter. Email is preferred.
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Website Designer/Editor and Photographer is Sukey Parnell.
Parents and Toddlers Group Co-Cordinator is Anne Clarke. For more information please email her or look on the noticeboard at the church.
Representatives to the Deanery Synod are Emma Smith and Richard Stamp.
John Ward is an ex-officio member of the PCC since his recent election to the House of Laity of the General Synod of the Church of the England.
Members of the Parochial Church Council:
The vicar, the churchwardens, the Deanery Synod representatives, and the following elected members: Alyson Baker, Jude Chin, Anne Clarke, William Davis, Sukey Parnell, Nishi Shirley and Richard Stamp.
