Who's Who

PASTOR

Charlie and Sandy came to Chatteris in 2019. They have both been in Christian work, and bring a wealth of experience in Bible Teaching and Prayer Ministry.

Before coming to Emmanuel Church, Charlie served as a Pastor in several churches, the Prison Service and in Healthcare Chaplaincy. He trained at the London School of Theology.

Sandy came from a large Anglican church, St Andrews, Chorleywood, and has trained with Ellel Ministries with whom she has served in Prayer Ministry in the UK and overseas.

LEADERSHIP TEAM

Christine has served in various churches and ministry teams over the years. Married with 3 children and a grandson whom she enjoys bringing on Sundays. She loves to serve and enjoys study groups and fellowship. Christine is the church Secretary and also looks after bookings for the church halls.

Mike has been a committed Christian for many years, with his faith as the foundation of his life. He was baptised in 1997 at Wisbech Baptist Church and is honoured to serve as Church Treasurer, bringing dedication and a strong sense of service.

He spent much of his career with Nestlé Purina PetCare, developing skills in organization, accuracy, and financial responsibility. Michael and his wife, Claire, have been married for 32 years and have two grown sons and a grandson. Together, they serve as foster carers, offering respite care to young children in Cambridgeshire—reflecting Michael’s compassion and commitment to helping others.

Sue had been a Math's teacher for 37 years and an ITT trainer for 12 years. She is married to Ted and has 2 married children and 4 grandchildren. She has lived in Chatteris for 44 years. For many years she served as Treasurer and is now one of our Deacons, serving as always with boundless energy!

Ted is a retired hydraulics design engineer. He’s married to Sue, the Church Treasurer. Ted gave his life to Jesus in his early forties and has served Emmanuel in various leadership roles during the last 30 years.

Lizzy taught in Craft Design and Technology and currently works as a Hotel Housekeeper and Gardener. She loves God and is passionate and energetic in all she does, but is no stranger to personal hardship and loss. However, she has experienced the power of God's healing. She loves to share her faith journey with others.

Liz trained as a Registered General Nurse and specialized in Paediatrics. She worked for 16 years at Hinchingbrooke Hospital. Liz is also one of the safeguarding team at Emmanuel

Carl is a Charge Nurse working with the Children's Community Specialist Nursing Service for Cambridge and Peterborough. He loves to share in home group and in pastoral care, does a very good impression of John Denver and supports an obscure football called West Brom.

Brian first came got to know Jesus around 1961 whilst a member of the Boy's Brigade in Edmonton, North London. Their motto is "Sure and Steadfast". Since then, he has served faithfully in several Churches, with his wife Maureen, settling at Emmanuel in 2024. He therefore brings a wealth of experience of church life as well as that vital ingredient – a sense of humour! He loves singing all types of music and is a member of Chatteris Community Choir and Huntingdon Male Voice Choir.

I chose you and appointed you to go and bear fruit - fruit that will last. John 15:16