Ministry Team
Revd Canon Edward Carter, Vicar
Revd Canon Edward Carter, Vicar, has a diverse range of responsibilities. These include leading worship services, pastoral care for the congregation, teaching and preaching, and engaging with the local community, for example as a Trustee of the Mancroft Advice Project. As part of his role in the wider life of the church he also serves as Chair of the Christian Evidence Society, an ecumenical charity founded over 150 years ago. His hobbies include amateur operatics with the East Norfolk Operatic Society, sandcastle-building, and designing and playing board games.
Revd Dr Fiona Hawarth,
Associate Priest
Revd Dr Fiona Haworth is Associate Priest, and also serves as the coordinator of the Diocese of Norwich ministry experience scheme. Fiona is a member of the Iona Community and committed to working
for justice, faith
and the integrity of creation which influences her leading of worship and teaching. Fiona has strong links with other faiths in Norwich, with local campaigning groups, and with Christian Aid and Greenbelt Festival.
Revd Naomi Tuma, Curate
Revd Naomi Tuma is the curate at St. Peter Mancroft Church. She is dedicated to fostering community engagement and spiritual growth within the parish. Naomi is known for her compassionate approach to ministry, focusing on inclusivity and outreach. She often organizes events and initiatives that connect the church with the wider community, emphasizing the importance of faith in everyday life. Her work includes supporting local charities and creating spaces for open dialogue and worship.
Gill Persicke
Lay Minister
Gill came to ministry after a career in orchestral management and in teaching, and has also worked as a verger in the church. She has a quiet ministry of leading worship, preaching and listening, and is particularly interested in communicating faith to people who are agnostic. Gill has lived for many years with chronic fatigue syndrome, but nonetheless tries to carve out time for her interests in art and gardening.
Catherine Waddams, Lay Minister
Catherine Waddams is a Licensed reader at St. Peter Mancroft Church. She actively contributes to the church community through various roles, focusing on spiritual growth and engagement. Catherine is passionate about fostering a welcoming atmosphere and supporting initiatives that promote inclusivity and service within the parish. Her work often involves organizing events and activities that connect the church with the wider Norwich community.
Inspiring Faith
At St Peter Mancroft, we are a diverse and inclusive church dedicated to following Christ and His teachings. Through ministry, fellowship, and worship, we share the boundless love of Christ with all. Our church is more than a place of worship; it is a gathering of believers united in practicing God's word, rejoicing in His love, and sharing His blessings with everyone.