St. Martin’s Parish Church, Guernsey

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Meet the team

Our Rector

I'm Mike Keirle and I have been Rector since
2003.  I am married to Emma and we have two teenage children, James and Sarah.

Originally from St. Albans, I worked in agricultural research in Harpenden and then with homeless people in Leeds before training for the ministry in Bristol.

I served my Curacy in Orpington and went on to be Rector of St. Paul's, Marlborough in Harare, Zimbabwe until I returned to the UK in 1995.   I am still involved in working with children in Zimbabwe through the Charity
'The Just Children Foundation' and am Chairman of the UK Trustees.

Before moving to Guernsey, I was Rector of Keston Parish Church in Kent.  Since moving to the Channel Islands, I have developed a passion for sea kayaking and scallops!  I enjoys photography, mineral collecting and I'm on the Channel Island Air Search Crew.



Assistant Curate (Self supporting Minister)

I’m Tracy Charmley,  Assistant Curate in St Martin’s. I was ordained Deacon in Winchester Cathedral on July 4^th 2010 and will be ordained Priest in the summer of 2011. I am married to Mark and we have 2 children, Jonathan 9 and Sophie 7.

I was born in the village of Ockley, near Dorking in Surrey and have moved around the county as a vicar’s wife! Before moving to Guernsey in February 2010 we were living in Banbury.

Until we moved, I was a part-time teacher in a special school for children with behavioural difficulties whilst also training part-time for ministry.

Whilst juggling life as a mum, vicar’s wife, teacher and now curate I also am an active member of Girl Guiding as a Brownie Leader, I enjoy sewing, embroidery, craft and music. Having lived in Jerusalem, I take a keen interest in the Middle East.  In my spare time I keep chickens and love spending time with the children on the beach.

Our Honorary Assistant Curate

I have been Assistant Priest at St. Martin's Parish Church since 1996.  As a child I was brought up in the Parish.  I am husband to Sue, a teacher and father of three grown up children, Amy, Rosieand Dave, who all live in London.

I am currently working on developing the Caritas Charity, which works with young people in difficulty in the Island.  We have a market garden project and work closely with other agencies such as the probation and community service agencies.

I enjoy making pilgrimages to remote places and do so by foot, bike, hitching, swimming or other creative ways.  Cycling, swimming and lying down are some of my favourite activities.

 

Our People's Churchwarden

Hello, I’m Vic Martin, People's Churchwarden since 2004 and part of my job is looking after the fabric of the Church and Rectory on behalf of the parishioners of St. Martin's, who own the buildings.  I have attended St Martin's Church all my life and take part in many duties within our church.

I am married to Joyce and have two adult daughters.  Now that I am retired, having worked as a carpenter in the building trade, I now have more time to enjoy our garden, and having the occasional holiday.

 

Our Rector's Churchwarden

My name is Dave Hughes and I became Rector's Warden in 2007 and have worshipped at St. Martin's for 23 years.   My wife, Chris, is a children's group leader and we have six grown up children of our own and three grandchildren.

 

Originally from Birmingham, I trained in health service management in the north east of England and have just retired as Chief Officer of the Guernsey Health and Social Services Department.

 

Having a large family means that we don't get much leisure time but I enjoy gardening and walking and I'm researching both our family trees.

 

 

Our youth worker

 

Hi, I am Jemma Smith and I am the part time youth worker at St Martin's.  I help with SMASH club and run the after school club The Lighthouse.  I also work for P.A.C.E (Practical Assistance in Christian Education) doing schools based Christian youth work.  I am a Guernsey girl and have lived here all my life apart from 3 years when I studied drama at  University.  My life is rather busy at the moment as I am getting married in July 2011.  I worship at Vazon Elim Church with my fiance Paul Mudge who is the youth and children's Pastor.  I am a keen horse rider and in my free time I like to walk on the beach.

• St. Martin’s Rectory
• La Grande Rue
• St. Martin’s
• Guernsey, Channel Islands
• GY4 6RR

01481 238303