Martin Lane
Vicar
Martin has been the vicar at Emmanuel since 2012. He trained at Oak Hill College in London after three years on the staff at St Andrew the Great in Cambridge. He is married to Rachel and they have four children. Having grown up in Dover and served a curacy in Herne Bay, he has spent much of his life in seaside towns. He loves living in Hastings and particularly enjoys the views of the English Channel when he walks the dog.
Naomi Wade
Church Administrator
Naomi has lived in Hastings since 2010 with her husband, Vince, and their two children. She joined Emmanuel Church with her family in September 2013. She spent 11 years as wife and mum, home-educating her children for the last 6 of those and continues to do so. Naomi took on the role of Church Administrator in 2022 and is enjoying the new challenge.
Lisa Bonham
Sunday Club Supervisor
Lisa grew up in Hastings and has been at Emmanuel for over half a century, on and off! She is married to Terry and has two girls, both grown up and independent. Having lived in Norway for a year as a teenager, she speaks Norwegian and loves the cold weather! She was a nurse for nearly 40 years before retraining in administration. Lisa was the parish administrator for 19 years and has recently retired.
Sarah Davies
Crèche Supervisor