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Who's who

One of core values at St Mary le Strand is Teamwork...
which ensures we work collaboratively to live out our vision in partnership with others.

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Peter Babington

Priest-in-Charge

Canon Peter is Priest-in-Charge of St Mary le Strand

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Peter Babington

Priest-in-Charge

Canon Peter Babington is Priest-in-Charge of St Mary le Strand.

After 22 years of parish ministry in the Diocese of Birmingham, Peter was appointed by Bishop Sarah, the Bishop of London, to lead the Restoration and Development of St Mary le Strand so that it will become a restored church with a renewed mission and ministry at the heart of the Strand Aldwych district.

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Janet Crabtree

Churchwarden

Janet is one of our Churchwardens

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Janet Crabtree

Churchwarden

Janet is one of the Churchwardens of St Mary le Strand.

A former member of the Women’s Royal Naval Service, Janet has been involved with SMLS for over 20 years.  Married to a former Naval Officer she has two married children and two grandchildren.

 Janet also serves as Treasurer to the PCC.

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Peter Maplestone

Churchwarden

Peter is one of the churchwardens for St Mary le Strand

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Peter Maplestone

Churchwarden

Peter is one of our churchwardens.

Peter has been involved with St Mary le Strand for many years and is the author of the history of the church ‘St Mary le Strand’ (2019)
Karen Little

Karen Little

Administrator and Parish Safeguarding Officer

Karen is the Parish Administrator and Parish Safeguarding Officer

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Karen Little

Karen Little

Administrator and Parish Safeguarding Officer

Karen Little is the Parish Administrator and Parish Safeguarding Officer for St Mary le Strand Church. Karen can be contacted via the form on the Contact Us page.

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Dan Collins

Drector of Music

Daniel Collins is a vastly experienced church musician, as a singer, director of music, and organist. Sought after as a…

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Dan Collins

Drector of Music

Daniel Collins is a vastly experienced church musician, as a singer, director of music, and organist.

Sought after as a freelance conductor, countertenor, organist, and vocal coach, British musician Daniel Collins is also a member of the world-renowned vocal ensemble The Sixteen, and the Founder and Artistic Director of Peregrine Orchestra, Peregrine Voices, and the chamber recital series Peregrine Chamber.

Known for his creative programming and his encouraging and expressive direction of both choir and orchestra, Dan aims to empower his artists with confidence to get the best from them. Dan is also passionate about offering performance opportunities to emerging artists.