Mission Staff Team

The Mission Staff Team share with the Bishop of Rochester in ministry leadership. As lay or ordained Christians they have all undergone training and hold a licence for their ministry.

The Mission Staff Team at St Edmund's deal with the day to day stuff of the Church. 
This page gives some information about them and their contact details.

Margaret Drury (Reader and Pastoral Assistant)

Margaret moved to Knights Manor Way in 1989, after a life as Occupational Therapist, wife & Mother. She claims to  enjoy living on her own, saying that her St. Edmunds family helps to keep her busy. Since coming here Margaret has been churchwarden & PCC secretary. Margaret trained to become both a Pastoral Assistant and a Reader. Margaret is also licensed to conduct Funerals and has a valued ministry within the Temple Hill Community.  Ain't life grand! email.

Joyce Gibson (Pastoral Assistant) Joyce was authorised as a Pastoral Assistant in 2009. With a passion for children, Joyce's main work involves overseeing 'Little Edz'. Married to Alan - Joyce has also been Churchwarden at St Edmund's.You can email Joyce here.

  

Keith Gibson (associate staff team member). Keith is worship leader for the Sunday 10 a.m. service. His appointment in this role falls within the aims of the Mission Action Plan. Keith is a long-term member of St Edmunds.

Keith is a passionate musician and keen to enable worship. He works at John Lewis at Bluewater and is currently undertaking a foundation degree course in Theology with SEITE.

Margaret Gibson (Pastoral Assistant)

Margaret moved to Temple Hill in 1961. Married to Ken, they have 3 grown up children and 9 grandchildren. Both Margaret and Ken are retired. Margaret has been a regular member of St Edmund's since 1986, coming to church to hear her daughters banns of marriage being read. Her family and pastoral work keep her busy. Margaret has been churchwarden at St Edmund's and trained as Pastoral Assistant, being authorised in 2002. Margaret enjoys holidays, flower arranging, and trying to be creative on the computer.

Sharon Jarvis (Reader) 

Sharon has lived on Temple Hill all her life and says of herself that she is a Dartford girl and her heart is very much with the community. Sharon works at GlaxoSmithKline. 

In 1999 Sharon began training as a Reader – she is licensed to lead public worship and preach. You will often find me doing my stuff in all-age services where I’ve built duplo brick houses and seen the one on sandy ground come crashing down, had a magic multiplying machine for harvest, depicted the story of the transfiguration of Christ with Teddy Bears and dressed up as Sully from Monsters Inc. for the children’s Christmas Eve service. I am told that my gift is to be able to portray the Christian message in a fun and interactive way such that it is suited to All Age Worship. Contact Sharon here.  

Ian Lucas (associate staff team member). Ian is worship leader for Messy Church. His appointment in this role falls within the aims of the Mission Action Plan. Ian has been a member of St Edmund's for many years and is a fomer churchwarden. Ian lives with his wife and family in Essex, where he works as a Deputy Head-teacher. Ian supports Coventry - but we continue to pray for him!

 Kath Smith (Pastoral Assistant)

Kath moved to Temple Hill in 1969. For quite a lot of that time she has been a member of St Edmund's. Kath trained as a Pastoral Assistant, being authorised  in 2002. Kath has a keen interest in all that goes on at St Edmund's. She is also a volunteer in the community cafe where she likes to meet and greet all who drop in. The church and the centre help to fill a large part of Kath's life and she loves it!

Pam Turley (Pastoral Assistant)

 Pam Turley has lived on Temple Hill since 1958. I am married to Mick and have grown up children and grandchildren.  I have done numerous jobs.   I was a full time nursery nurse, I also worked at Temple Hill school, I have fostered and been a registered child minder to over 30 children . I took early retirement to be a carer for family members. I am a member of Dartford support group for carers of all ages and disabilities.  St Edmunds has given the opportunity to ”get to know God " and over the last few years my relationship with God has developed,  I have also learnt how to deal with life issues differently . I have a good relationship with the people on Temple Hill , and I am looking forward to my voluntary work at St Edmunds and working in the community that I care about and love .I would like to see more people get to know God and find the inner peace that I have found through Jesus Christ. One of the things I like to do in my spare time is to travel in my caravan  with my hubby and my dogs and watch the world go by . Oh and listen to Elvis. I like a game of cards with my family. And I like to swim when I can. I have a sense of humour and if I were a chocolate bar I would be a fruit and nut because I am bit nutty at times but I bear good fruit! Contact Pam here