St Mary’s is a parish church in the heart of the community. Our life together is centred around our worship which takes place every Sunday and on weekdays. We are an Anglican Church which has witnessed to and served this community for over 800 years. Rooted in the love of God revealed to us in Jesus Christ, we value the Anglican traditions of thoughtful, exploring faith and building an inclusive community.
We are young, old and middling and we hope that everyone will be able to draw closer to God by sharing in our church life. We are an outward looking church that uses our church and its facilities for the enrichment of our community through a wide variety of cultural events.
Our People
The Revd Calum Zuckert
Vicar and Team Rector
The Rev’d James Marston
Associate Priest
Geoffrey Barnett
Emeritus Reader
Christabel Gairdner
Emeritus Reader
Mark Glasgow
PCC
Trisha Hawkins
Churchwarden
Michael Ross-McCall
Treasurer & PCC
Richard Nickels
PCC & Chair of Kitson Hall Committee
William Heller
PCC
Peter Allen
PCC
Lis Munden
PCC & Safeguarding Officer
Chris Hine
PCC
Catherine Roe
PCC
Philip Smith
PCC
Fouki Heller
Deanery Synod
Paul Teverson
Deanery Synod
Deborah Stewartby
PCC
Ann Wood
PCC
Nicki Urquhart
PCC
Judy Gowing
PCC
Margaret Barrie
Deanery Synod
Andrew Summers
Chair of Friends of St Mary’s Barnes
Peter Boyling
Fabric Committee Lead
Judy Gowing and Patty Darke
Gift Aid Secreraries
Helen Gibbs
PCC Secretary
Wendy Archibald
Tower Captain, Bellringers
Ben Markovic
Director of Music
Pauline Clarke
Bookkeeper
Lizzie Dennison
Kitson Hall Manager
Team Rector & Associate Priest
Rev’d Calum Zukert, Rector
Calum came to St Mary’s from St Alban’s Cathedral where was a Minor Canon, having previously served his curacy at Winchmore Hill in the Diocese of London. He was ordained in 2019. At St Alban’s, Calum works in the Diocese as an Assistant Director of Ordinands, and in his time away from church enjoys conducting community choirs. Calum bring a passion for music, and a desire for the chruch to look beyond the walls to the community beyond. Calum is married to Anna and has 2 children, in his spare time he enjoys seeing friends, cooking and flying light aircraft.
Rev’d James Marston, Associate Priest
A former journalist, James was trained for Holy Orders at Westcott House in Cambridge where he studied theology ministry and mission. Ordained deacon in 2019 and priest in 2020, James served his curacy at Aldeburgh on the east coast. James’ interests include liturgy, music and church history as well as community engagement. In his spare time James enjoys museums, current affairs, theatre and history. James splits his role as Associate Priest between St Mary’s Barnes and St Michael & All Angels.
Parochial Church Council
PCC Vision
For St Mary’s to celebrate the love of God openly and inclusively, and to grow in faith and numbers and in mission.
Clergy
The Rev’d Calum Zuckert (Rector)
The Rev’d James Marston (Associate Priest)
Churchwardens
Trisha Hawkins (Standing Committee)
Mark Glasgow (Standing Committee)
Deanery Synod (retire 2026)
Fouki Heller (Standing Committee)
Paul Teverson
Margaret Barrie
PCC Secretary
Helen Gibbs
ORDINARY MEMBERS
Retiring in 2027
William Heller
Philip Smith
Catherine Roe
Retiring in 2028
Peter Allen
Chris Hine
Elisabeth Munden
Michael Ross-McCall (Treasurer and Standing Committee)
Retiring in 2029
Nicki Urquhart
Ann Wood
Judy Gowing
Richard Nickels (Chair of Kitson Hall Committee)
Reports & Meetings
Annual Meeting
The Annual Report and Review is published for the Annual Parochial Church Meeting (APCM). It gives detailed information on the day-to-day running of the church, its buildings, finances, and its connection with other churches. It also provides a description of each of our groups, giving contact details.
We are extremely grateful to our organisers and members for all their work over the year, which contributes so much to the sense of fellowship which we enjoy at St Mary’s. Many of the groups have individual web pages so please explore the site and find out more of our work locally and within the broader church and community both at home and abroad. The Annual Parochial Church Meeting is normally held in May each year. Draft minutes of the most recent meeting, along with earlier minutes, and annual reports can be viewed below.
Hire of Church Rooms
The church and its rooms can be available for hire for appropriate events, such as concerts, classes and meetings.
Church
St Mary’s Barnes is the oldest building in Barnes and a beautiful mix of ancient and modern architecture. It is a wonderful venue for musical, dramatic, literary or any type of public event. The seating and church furniture can be moved or altered to many different configurations. We have a Steinway grand piano (use at additional cost including tuning) and a professional sound system which can play CDs and connect to MP3 players. There is also a hearing loop. There are built-in lectern microphones and microphones with stands as well as free-roaming radio mics. A large projection screen is available for use. The church can seat 200 people with scope for additional seating for larger audiences.
Melvill Room
The Melvill Room is a ground floor room to the left of the main church. It has a kitchen with tea and coffee making facilities, fridge, microwave oven, tables and seating. It is suitable for hire as a room on its own or as a reception/catering room for events taking place in the church. It has disabled access via its own outside door. There are nearby toilets with baby changing facilities. Church crockery, cutlery and glasses may be used upon request and for an additional fee.
Ellerton Room
The Ellerton Room is a first floor room accessed by a spiral staircase above the Melvill Room. It is very suitable as a meeting or classroom with excellent privacy as it can only be accessed via the staircase door. There are nearby toilets with baby changing facilities. Joint hiring of the Melvill Room and Ellerton Room can be very successful when a combination of hospitality and meeting privacy is needed for your event.
Kitson Room
The Kitson Room is a first floor room located on the right of the main church. It is a large room used each week mainly for choir practice. It is an open room with no external door but is still suitable for meetings if confidentiality is not an issue. It has an electric keyboard which may be used upon request and for an additional fee.
For information on hiring the Kitson Hall
Timetable of regular users
| Main Church | Melvill Room (downstairs) | Ellerton Room (upstairs) | Kitson Room | |
| Monday | 9 - 9.30am Morning Prayer | English College 9.15-11.15am | English College 9.15-11.15am | |
| Tuesday | 9 - 9.30am Morning Prayer 10 - 11.30am Baby & Toddler Worship | |||
| Wednesday | 9 - 9.30am Morning Prayer | English College 9.15-11.15am | English College 9.15-11.15am | SMB Choir 7.15pm - 9pm |
| Thursday | 8am Christian Meditation 9 - 9.30am Morning Prayer 12 - 12.30pm Holy Communion 6pm Christian Meditation | |||
| Friday | 9 - 9.30am Morning Prayer Bellringers 6.30pm - 9.15pm | Group 12.30 - 3pm | 9.30-10.30am Yoga | |
| Saturday | Bellringers 9.30am - 12.30pm | Coffee Shop 10am - 11.45am | 10.45-11.45am Yoga | |
| Sunday | Junior Choir 11.15am -12 noon |
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