Who’s who at St Luke's
The Vicar
The Reverend Mark Griffin is a Kentish man by birth, growing up in the
Medway Towns. He moved to Sevenoaks in 2007, having served in the
Canterbury Diocese for the last eleven years. Mark is married to Clare
who is a teacher. His great interest in church life is encouraging vocation
and away from the church, cricket is his great passion.
Click here to email Mark
Churchwardens
Tim Pearce - was elected Churchwarden in 2010. Tim was born in Sevenoaks and has always had
a home in the town. He has been an occasional worshipper at St Luke's since 1981 and regular
since his retirement as an English teacher at Cheltenham. Click here to email Tim
Ronald Adamson - was elected Churchwarden in 2008 and has been a regular worshipper at St
Luke's since 1981. He is a retired Banker and is married to Jane; they have two sons.
Click here to email Ronald
Director of Music
Nancy Wolfe was appointed Director of Music in 2004. She is a lively and enthusiastic individual of
broad international experience and understanding both as organist and choir director. She has
taught both in the UK and the USA and as a teacher her aim is always to help her pupils to achieve
their potential as performers and for them to enjoy the process every step of the way.
The Parochial Church Council
St Luke's Parochial Church Council has the responsibility of co-operating with the Incumbent in
promoting in the parish the whole mission of the Church, pastoral, evangelistic, social and
ecumenical.
PCC Sub-Committees
The PCC operates through a number of sub-committees which meet between full meetings of the
Council. St. Luke's has several of these and their tasks are listed below.
Standing Committee: This is the only committee required by law. It has power to transact the
business of the PCC between its meetings, subject to any directions given by the Council.
Finance: Oversees the general financial dimension of St Luke's by monitoring income, expenditure
and budgeting.
Hall Management: Deals with all matters relating to the use of the Church Hall, Parish Room,
Upper Room and their upkeep.
Stewardship: Encourages ways of ensuring that the congregation gives committedly in terms of
money, time and abilities to further the church's work.
Social: Arranges social activities for the congregation, newcomers and the wider community.
Music and Arts' Festival: Arranges the programme and activities for, and oversees, the Festival
held during October.
Fabric: Monitors the physical condition of St Luke's church and it's associated property and
oversees any necessary building works.
The Home and Overseas Giving Committee: Advises the PCC on giving to Christian
Organisations at home and abroad. It also provides resources for the congregation to keep
everyone informed about mission.
Worship and Liturgy Committee. Which advises the PCC on matters of worship and acts as a
sounding board for comments about services at St Luke's.
The Parish Church Of St Luke, 30 Eardley Road, Sevenoaks, Kent. TN13 1XT Tel 01732 743045 Charity Reg. No:- 1127331