Fr. Andrew was ordained in 2019 and, following his training for the priesthood at Ridley hall, Cambridge, he enjoyed a thrilling curacy at Holy Trinity Barkingside during the latter part of which he was Curate-in-Charge for the whole parish. Prior to ordination, he enjoyed a career in Computing and he holds a Masters degree in Information Security and Computer Forensics.

Fr. Andrew is passionate about Justice and practical theology especially the sacramental life which clearly states that each of us, is deeply loved and cherished by God and are called to be a holy, life-giving gift to all people, our neighbours and friends, particularly reaching out to those on the fringes of society, drawing them into the fellowship and tender care of our God. His favourite line is a pithy adage from the second-century theologian St. Irenaeus that “the glory of God is the human being fully alive”.

In his spare time, he enjoys playing squash, badminton and more recently drone racing. He is married to his soul mate Dr. Anita and live with their three children; Fr. Andrew’s two older daughters live in Rickmansworth.

In 2023 he was licensed as Priest in Charge of the parishes of Maldon, St. Mary with Mundon, Christchurch, Latchingdon and St. Barnabas, Mayland (collectively known as the Blackwater Shore benefice).

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Address: 11 Queen Street, Maldon, CM9 5DP Email: churchwardenone@stmarysmaldon.org.uk

Telephone: 01621 854065 

I moved with my husband to Maldon from Grays in 2007 after retiring from the position of Special Needs Coordinator of a mainstream secondary school in Grays. My responsibilities covered teaching in the English Department and managing a large team of Learning Support Teachers who facilitated the learning of students with special needs. Part of my role was to work alongside parents and support agencies to identify a student’s level of need and seek additional support. I attended St John’s Church in North Grays where my sister and I had enjoyed Sunday School as children. As a member of St John’s Sunday Special Team I helped to organize the 9.30 am family service each week. Undecided about which church to attend in Maldon I joined a 10am Mass at St Mary’s, was welcomed by Fr Louis, who was Rector at the time, and despite saying ‘no more committees’ I joined the PCC, Pastoral Team, Social Committee. Thirteen years after attending that first service I am the current Churchwarden and Treasurer.