Anglican Parish of St Matthews
Anglican Movement - Diocese of Wellington

Building community with the hope of Jesus

Our People

Rev Wendy Scott

Priest in charge

Rev Wendy Scott is our Priest in Charge, leading with wisdom, compassion, and a deep commitment to nurturing faith and community.

Rev Wendy Thornburrow

Associate Priest

Wendy leads ministry in rest homes, offers pastoral care at St Matthew’s, and serves as the priest at St Andrew’s, Upper Plain.

Rev Dave Lacey

Associate Priest

Rev Dave Lacey is the Principal Defence Chaplain in the New Zealand Defence Force. Dave's primary role is to deliver Chaplaincy support to the men and women, both military and civilians of the NZDF, domestically and on operations overseas.  Dave has the privilege of leading the team of both Regular Force and Reserve Force Chaplains and although his role is predominantly at the strategic level, he takes every opportunity to support the people around our Camps and Bases.

Rev Merv Jones

Associate Priest

Oversees ministry to the RSA and Vietnam veterans, and serves as the priest at St Alban’s, Tauweru.

Rev Lorna Gray

Associate Priest

She serves in many ways, always with a compassionate heart and deep love for God. We’re especially grateful for her dedicated ministry with young people—her presence is a true blessing.

Maria Viljoen

Parish Administrator

Maria is our Parish Administrator, bringing warmth, efficiency, and dedication to everything she does. She plays a vital role in supporting the daily life and ministry of the parish.

Stephen Davis

Chief Warden & Treasurer

Stephen faithfully serves as both Vicar's Warden and Treasurer, offering steady leadership and wise stewardship to our church community.

Barbara Hercock

Church Warden

Barbara serves as People's Warden with dedication and grace, helping to guide and support the life of our church family.