Simeon and Ruth have been part of the leadership of City Church for many years, and Simeon now leads the team. He also finds time to work in the insurance industry. He and Ruth love nothing better than to see new people coming to understand God’s love for them. Ruth organises our Sunday children's groups. At the last count, they had four children.
Steve and Jan came to Worcester in 1987, for Steve to take up a new teaching post. Following that, he then worked for the church for several years, but has since qualified and now works full time as a driving instructor. He and Jan have three children, and a tortoise that’s even older than Steve!
Graham and Ann also moved to Worcester in 1987. Graham teaches at the River School and directs the work of the Christian Schools' Trust in the UK. Ann works for the Church as Communications and Strategy Manager, and heads the 11-13s WorldChangers Group on a Sunday morning. When he can, Graham enjoys exercise and hopes one day to run his second marathon! They have two grown up daughters, Beckie and Lizzie.
Peter and Helen joined us from Manchester in 1993. Peter is an IT consultant, and Helen was an infant teacher and now runs an after-school facility. Peter leads worship and chairs the trustees, whilst Helen is in great demand for her pastoral wisdom. They have two children, and a passion for Italian holidays and French wine.
Damian and Andrea have been living in Worcester and part of City Church for several years. Andrea has the pleasure of looking after their two boys and young daughter, and is involved in various activities in the church. Damian works for Youth for Christ. He also coordinates the regular City Church guest events. When not 'entertaining' their energetic children they love meeting with friends, going to the cinema, drinking good coffee and chilling out.
Alastair and Melanie have lived in Droitwich for nearly 20 years. Alastair works as an I.T. manager for a manufacturing company, and Melanie teaches French at the River School. Alastair has a passion for justice and mercy and loves to see the church engage in local and global action. Melanie also finds the time to run our Toddler Group and is involved in the Cedar Tree, where her heart is to show God’s compassion and love to teenage girls and women in need of support . They have five wonderful children, Jamie, Beth, David, Jonny and Anna, who have grown up far too quickly!
Chris & Patsy have both lived in and around Worcester all their lives and been involved with City Church for many years. Patsy was trained as a Podiatrist and after cutting her time with the NHS, maintains a number of private patients. Chris trained as an engineer with the former Royal Signals and Radar and works as a Design Engineer for an automated weighing machine manufacturer. They have both enjoyed significant involvement with The Alpha Course and love to see lives radically impacted by the power of God’s love. They both enjoy chilling out with their large family and friend networks including their son Tom, who shares his father’s love of vintage cars and engineering conundrums!
Rick and Liz have been part of the leadership of City Church since it began, in their home, when Rick still had hair! Until recently, Rick led the team, but now they have been released to develop the wider ministry of the church, through regional links and church planting. Liz works with pre-school, special needs children and Rick does some part-time hospital medicine. Their own three children have all fled the nest, leaving only a bouncy black Labrador, permanently stuck in teenage.
