Core Team
Betty Watts
Prayer / Building / Missions Co-ordinator
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Fiona has been leading church based youth work for longer than she can remember, including the last 6 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.
Ruth Newton
Children's Worker
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Ruth was born and grew up in Kent. She and her husband moved to Cambridge thirty seven years ago and brought their family up here. She has been our children’s worker here at Queen Edith Chapel since 2004, a job she does with love and the creative heart of a child. In her spare time she really enjoys reading, gardening, good long walks, oh and tea!
