We are an inclusive Church which attracts a range of people from different backgrounds and experiences. Some people have been worshipping at this church for many years and some for just a few weeks, but all find a warm welcome from a caring staff and congregation as we come together under the love and grace of God.
“I have just started coming to St James’ and I like that I can learn about God in a very friendly place. I can just be myself.” – Rosemary
Staff of St James’
Canon Kim Hitch has been Rector of St James since 1991 and is married with two grown-up children. Kim’s aim is to see the church develop stronger links with the community and for the congregation to grow in numbers and in its knowledge of the love of Christ. He enjoys astronomy and photography.
Margaret Cave is the assistant Curate. She lives locally with her husband and four sons. She has a particular interest in Ignatian spirituality and trained to be a spiritual director at the London Centre for Spirituality. She enjoys sport, reading, films, music, travel and walking her dog.
Keith Sitch is our honorary curate and was a local secondary school teacher. Keith has been attending St James’ since 1977 and maintains our links with local community groups. Keith preaches regularly at St James’. Keith enjoys history, philosophy, theology, art, nature, walking and rambling, music and meeting people.
Richard Philpot is a teacher and a Licensed Church of England Reader. He preaches regularly at St James’ and at Messy Church.
Leslie Hocking is a retired Professor of Mathematics and has been a Licensed Church of England Reader since 1963.
Eleanor Watt is commissioned as a Southwark Pastoral Auxiliary (SPA) at St James.
St James’ Church works closely with the South Greenwich Church Army Centre of Mission. The Church Army team is made up of Nick Russell, David Coleman and Craig Dowling .
