Our people

Leadership
The St Luke’s congregation is led by the Rev John Loong. You can read more about him here.

The Vestry
The St Luke’s Vestry is elected on alternate years at the AGM held in March. Its purpose is to:
• Promote and facilitate the worship of God
• Foster the spiritual growth of our parishioners and encourage them in the church’s mission
• Encourage our parishioners to grow in their faith, and
• Ensure the good management of the parish resources.

The Vestry for 2024-26 is:
Vicar: The Rev John Loong
Vicar’s Warden: Alan Malpass
People’s Warden: Lorraine Fraser
Vestry members: Kerry Hollingsworth, Lorraine Malpass, Liz Prins and Susan Timmins

Vestry 2024-2026 (From left): Rev John Loong, Susan Timmins, Lorraine Fraser, Liz Prins, Alan Malpass,
Lorraine Malpass and Kerry Hollingsworth

Musicians
Director of Music: Our organist, Paul Rosoman, is an internationally renowned organist. Paul plays the organ every week before and after our Sunday service, as well as accompanying congregational singing. He also plays the piano in our band.

Our organist, Paul Rosoman.

Music band leader: A talented musician, Roger Falloon composes some of the music we sing.

Band members: Megan Davis, RogerFalloon, Kerry Hollingsworth and Katherine Wharton.

Parish Administrator
Our Parish Administrator, Mervi Vayrynen, keeps St Luke’s humming.

The Parish Office is located in the St Luke’s Centre on the corner of Pitt Street and Wadestown Road. It is accessed from the driveway off Pitt Street. The office is open each Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday: 10am – 2pm.

T: 04 473 6472
E: office@slw.org.nz

To find out more about our Parish Community here.