Martin has been Rector here since 2004. Before that he was based in a parish in Weybridge, Surrey.  Martin changed careers in 1997, having worked for fourteen years as a professional engineer Martin feels privileged to be in Tiptree where there is such a strong sense of community.

He is delighted that Saint Luke’s is at the very heart of village life and is seeking to promote links between the church and the wider community. He wants to see the church  “going for growth”: in numbers and in spirituality.

Jo is currently our Assistant Curate having joined us in July 2006 on her Ordination as Deacon. Jo was born in Copford She joined the Essex Police force shortly before her 21st birthday and rose through the ranks until her retirement in 2002.
Jo was selected to train for’ the Ministry and, in 2003. began a three year course with, what was then, the East Anglian Ministerial Training Course. She was ordained Priest at St Luke’s church in June 2007.

Jo lists her hobbies as music, gardening, craft and cooking. She enjoys meeting and talking to people and is looking forward to a full and satisfying second career this time serving God and His people.