Peter has been married to Rachel for 30 years having met as teenagers at a Christian summer camp, they have two grown up children, Immi studying Photography in Bristol and Fin about to go to UKC to study Sports Science.

They have been worshipping at SMB for over 20 years having moved to Canterbury to take advantage of the grammar schools and the high speed rail link. With his commuter days behind him Peter runs a Wealth Management Business and having recently moved to the country again, they spend most of their time in the garden trying to grow things and fight off the weeds.

Rosemary grew up in St Albans and moved to Canterbury to study Primary Education. Getting a job locally and feeling part of the SMB family, meant she never left. Which was lucky for Henry, as they met at fellowship a year later and married at SMB. They have three children who have mixed responses to their teacher parents leading their groups at church. If she has any spare time, Rosemary loves to go for a swim or catch up the equally busy lives of her friends.

Simon has been at SMB for over 25 years. He’s been on PCC for the last 15 or so and treasurer for the last 5! He has been a financial adviser for more than 40 years and currently has no plans to retire – his business employs 35 people. He is married to Pam, the PCC secretary. They live in Postling. They have three ‘grown up’ children and 6 grandchildren – with another ‘on the way’. In his spare time Simon is finance trustee at Kenward Trust in Maidstone, he also plays guitar, shoots clays, and rides his motorbike.

Pam has been a member of SMB for around 27 years and involved with many activities over that time and PCC secretary since Summer 2021.  Having recently retired as a Financial Adviser after 35 years, her grown up children and grandchildren seem to find her plenty to do.  Time permitting her interests are sewing and dabbling in art.

Hello, I am Laura, originally from Belfast and moved to Canterbury from London in 2019. We found SMB fairly quickly after moving and particularly love the children’s and youth work within the church, and the whole ‘church family’ vibe with such a beautifully diverse range of fellow church members! I’m married to Raymond and together we are parenting 4 lovely kids aged 4-14, so life is never dull!  I’m a social worker and have worked in different areas, most recently in Adoption.  However, currently I am running a coffee and book shop, which only opened this year (2024) and that is keeping me very busy at the mo!

I am one of the older faces on the PCC, but it’s the same age as my body.

I became a Christian aged 28, when our newborn first child suffered a brain haemorrhage, and in desperation we cried out in prayer to God, and she was miraculously healed. 

Married to Gail, we have worshipped at SMB for 42 years. We first came because we heard there was a creche in the vicarage, and have stayed ever since. For many years we have led a Fellowship Group and been involved in prayer ministry.  I am also a Reader here.

I was a solicitor in my own practice in Canterbury, initially in general practice and later specializing in property, until I retired a few years ago.

My sense of justice has carried me from law into supporting International Justice Mission and Stop The Traffik, both campaigning against modern slavery, IJM internationaly and STT at a very local level.

I am occasionally seen at Canterbury Bowling Club, or watching rugby, and I am an enthusiastic painter in oils.

Emily has been coming to SMB since 2017, when she moved to Canterbury from Belfast, for a new job. Emily co-leads a fellowship group at SMB and serves on the children’s church team. 

Emily works as a NHS Dietitian and spends most of her spare time reading, running, cooking and trying out new local eateries! 

Sarah has been at SMB since 2015 having previously been involved in parish ministry in the Sandwich area where her husband Nigel was a Vicar. Sarah took very early retirement from being a hospital matron in 2020 so is now able to serve in a variety of ways at SMB including Make Lunch, Bumblebees  and Explorers and she is also the Parish Safeguarding Officer for children and younger people.

Sarah and Nigel have a grown up family with 2 married daughters and a son and a grandson. In her spare time Sarah can normally be found gardening, walking or having fun with her family.

Andy has lived in Canterbury for nearly 30 years and came to Christ more than decade before that.

He was an academic at the university, teaching and playing with programming languages, but in recent years he has worked purely in a research role.

He is married to Hazel, who teaches prospective teachers how to teach maths.

Andy loves looking for archaeological artefacts with his son and listening to electronic music with his daughter.

He keeps bees and likes making things.

Bill joined SMB in 2020 when he and his wife, Erin, moved to Canterbury from Cheshire. He quickly immersed himself in the life of the church, joining a welcome team and leading prayers at the morning services and helping with the projection in the evenings.

Bill runs a fundraising consultancy working with charities and not-for-profit organisations in the UK and around the world. He and Erin live in Rough Common, where most of their spare time is spent in the garden.

I’ve been attending SMB since 2011, where I moved from another local church to join my wife Mel who grew up in SMB. Together we have three children, Barney, Martha and Bartholomew who keep us very busy. I also work in a local secondary school as an assistant head which I love. In my spare time I like to cook and enjoy good food especially a take away. 

Harry was born and brought up in St Andrews in Scotland. He is an electrical engineer and travelled the world (Algeria, Indonesia and Abu Dhabi) before ‘landing’ in Canterbury 35 years ago. He is married to Alison and they have three children and three grandchildren. Harry has been elected to Diocesan Synod which means that he also serves on Deanery Synod and PCC.

Uche found his home in SMB having moved to Canterbury on his return to the United Kingdom while taking a break from clinical practice, immersing himself fully into academia with the medical school. He is married to Laura with an inestimable blessing in a lovely daughter. He finds enjoyment in countryside walks and listening to oldies classics.

Lara has been part of SMB life since she married Toby and moved to Canterbury in 2020. Since then, they have welcomed their little girl, Aletheia, who very much enjoys “participating” in our services at SMB!

Lara and Toby enjoy hosting a fellowship group and serving on the worship team. Lara also represents the church on Deanery Synod. Lara works for a law firm in London within HR, enjoys eating brunch, singing, playing the flute, knitting and catching up with good friends over a cuppa!

Tutu has been a member of the SMB family since 2014 after moving from London to Canterbury with her lovely husband, Tosin and three delightful children. She enjoys working as a GP and an academic at the University. Tutu joined the PCC last year and has been serving in the Women’s Ministry team. She enjoys singing, reading and taking Zumba classes.

I joined SMB late 2003 having moved from London with my two children then aged 11 and 6. I currently work as a management consultant. My children are now adults and so I find myself with a little more time to become involved in wider aspects of SMB church family life. In addition to being a member of the PCC and safeguarding  group, I am the Parish Disclosure Officer and therefore process the DBS applications for the church.

I am a member of a superfab Fellowship Group, and my interests include gardening, and intensive exercise classes at the gym!