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Betty Watts

Prayer / Building / Missions Co-ordinator

Betty grew up in a Christian home and came to Cambridge after graduating and joined Queen Edith Chapel. She and her husband worked in the professional audio industry and also installed sound systems in churches. Although they never had children, they enjoyed sharing their home with many people. Now on her own Betty still enjoys sharing her home with others. Betty has also had a keen and long term involvement in mission with organisations such as FEBA and OMF.

David Stearn

Pastor

David was born and raised in Cambridge and followed his father into the printing industry. He was then called into ministry in 2003 and spent seven years as a missionary in South Africa before returning to Cambridge in 2013. David has been serving at Queen Edith Chapel as Senior Leader since 2014.

Jonathan Ryder

Music Co-ordinator

Jonathan came to Cambridge as a student in the 90s and never left! He joined Queen Edith in 2016 having previously worshipped in central Cambridge. During the week Jonathan works in product management in education technology which involves regular trips to Gateshead. He is married to Fiona. When not working or serving in the church, he enjoys puzzles and watching Cambridge (not the university!) play rugby.

Staff

David Stearn

Pastor

David was born and raised in Cambridge and followed his father into the printing industry. He was then called into ministry in 2003 and spent seven years as a missionary in South Africa before returning to Cambridge in 2013. David has been serving at Queen Edith Chapel as Senior Leader since 2014.

Fiona Ryder

Youth Worker

Fiona has been leading church based youth work for longer than she can remember, including the last 8 years at Queen Edith Chapel. She’s convinced it’s the best job in the world! She is married to Jonathan and they have four children. When not working, Fiona enjoys playing the violin, reading and occasionally running.

Tim Hoof

Children and Families Worker

Tim was born in Colchester and brought up in a variety of places around the East and South of England. He became a Christian in 2000. Having worked as a Reception teacher for a number of years he became a church based children and families worker in 2011. He lives in Ely with his wife Jackie. When not at church he enjoys reading, gardening and visiting historic towns and villages.

Trustees

Helen O’Dell

Treasurer

John Sweasey

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