Who's who?

Please find below an introduction to our church leaders and staff members.
 
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Rev'd Andrew Dand - Rector

Andrew is a father, husband, priest and magician. He loves Jesus, coffee, and playing the guitar.

Tel. | 020 8567 6185
Email Andrew

Rev'd Susy Dand - Associate Vicar
Alongside her role at St Mary's Susy is the chaplain to Bishop Ramsey secondary school in Ruislip. She loves running, crochet and creating prayer spaces in schools.
Tel. | 020 8567 6185
Email Susy 
 

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Stephanie Alvis - Curate
Stephanie was ordained in June 2024 and joins us as a curate.  Alongside her role at St Mary's, she works as a teacher and chaplain at William Perkin CE High School in Greenford.  She loves, coffee, reading, talking about theology, and spending time with dogs.
Email Stephanie
 
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Alison Ingram - Ordinand
Alison grew up in rural Northern Ireland before moving to Nottingham for university. She has lived in North West London for the last decade. In September 2023 she started studying at St. Mellitus College, taking a part-time course over a period of 3 years. Alison will be undertaking a placement at St. Mary's, alongside her studies and her role as Programme Director at Age UK. Alison loves to run, to bake and to explore new places. 
Email Alison
 
Rev'd Helen Cosstick - Permission to Officiate
Helen is an ordained priest, lifelong member of St. Mary's Church and a beloved member of the community. She is married to Chris and has 3 sons; Chris, Mike and John.
Tel. | 020 8579 6367



Email Helen
 
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Helen White - Churchwarden
Helen is one of our churchwardens.  She is married to Scott and has a son and a daughter.
Email Helen


 
Gareth Bevan - Churchwarden
Gareth is one of our churchwardens. He is married to Beryl and has two daughters and a grandson,
Email Gareth 
 
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Rachel Newitt - Parish Safeguarding Officer
Our Safeguarding Officer is the first person to speak to if you have any concerns around the welfare of a child or vulnerable adult.
Email Rachel
Find out more about safeguarding here



 
Susan Powrie - Administrator
Susan is our Administrator looking after all things admin for church and our Hall.
Tel. | 07507 178968
Email office@stmaryshanwell.org.uk
She works Mondays and also Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings.


 
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Hannah Haaland - Digital Manager
Hannah grew up in rural Norway and moved to London for university. The Theology, Music & Worship graduate is a barista on the days she is not at St Mary's.  She loves people, coffee, jazz and painting.
Email Hannah
Lee Dewsnap - Worship Director





Email Lee