About Us
Our vision as a church is to see Reading transformed by the love and power of Jesus.
There are so many ways you can get involved in the life of our church, through groups, serving, giving and worshiping with us. Do explore the website where you can find out so much more or get in touch with us.
Meet the team
Clergy
David Walker Vicar
Joy Atkins Associate Vicar
John Freeman Curate
Ministry Heads
Dan Bright
Youth Pastor
Sam Brown
Student Pastor
Heather Harper
Children's Pastor
Julian Rowlandson
Operations & Finance Director
Pete Willmot
Worship Pastor
Church Wardens
Debs Jeffries
Church Warden
Harvey Jessop
Church Warden
Parochical Church Council
Ayo Akintoye
Jonny Alden
Joy Atkins
Kat Clay
Alan Cross
Mark Hinckley
Harvey Jessop
Alfred Kolawole
Nick Lam
John Ledger
Katy Lyne
John Missenden
Tanya Newell
Simon Porter (Treasurer)
Arfon Rees (Chair)
Steve Smith
Margaret Stone
Chris Tinker
David Walker
Mal Summers (Secretary)
Deepa Senapathi
Matt Riley
Jennifer Nhau
Carol Atkins
Debs Jeffries
Ben Searle Barnes
Lay Licensed Ministers
Philip Giddings
Chris Ledger
Dennis Parker
John Ledger
History
The building of Greyfriars Church was completed in 1311 by Franciscans, followers of St Francis of Assisi who were monks, then called friars, who wore grey, hence the name Greyfriars. It is now a Grade 1 listed building, being the oldest Franciscan building still used for worship in the UK. The church was completely refurbished in 2000, which means that we meet in a light and airy building amidst the ancient walls.
The Franciscans arrived in Reading in 1233 with the aim of telling people about Jesus and serving the local population, which continues to be the main aim of Greyfriars Church today.
For a fuller history, a limited edition 'History of Greyfriars Church, Reading' by Malcolm Summers is available from Greyfriars Bookshop.