About Us
Our vision as a church is to see Reading transformed by the love and power of Jesus.
Greyfriars Church has been on the same site in Reading for hundreds of years, proclaiming the Good News of Jesus and serving the poor in Reading. We continue that mission as a group of believers coming from different parts of Reading, different backgrounds and different ages.
Our parish is made up of two churches, Greyfriars and New Hope, with one PCC and one team that oversees the activities within them.
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
Natalie Worsfold
Associate Vicar
Chris Hall
Curate
Dan Bright
Youth Pastor
Heather Harper
Children's Pastor
Abi Ord
Children's & Community Pastor
Tom & Melissa Pollard
Worship Pastors
Debs Procter
Operations Manager
Margaret Stone
Church Warden
Arfon Rees
Church Warden
Parochical Church Council
George Eapen
Chris Greaves
Martin Haley
Chris Hall
Rachel Harrop
Debs Jeffries
Maddie Kulkarni
John Ledger
Sven Lewis
Chinedu Orji
Malveen Raheja
Arfon Rees
Steve Smith
Joshua Talib
Alan Tuvey
Natalie Worsfold
Harriet Booth
Nick Lam
Katy Lyne
John Missenden
Katryna Seals
Margaret Stone
Mal Summers
David Aubrey-Jones
Alan Cross
Lay Licensed Ministers
Philip Giddings
Chris Greaves
John Ledger
Chris Ledger
History
The building of Greyfriars Church was completed by 1311 by Franciscan friars, followers of St Francis of Assisi, who wore grey robes, hence the name of 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 the bookshop in the Atrium.