Our People
Many people contribute their time and talents to our community in different ways.
Rector: Rev Janet Spence
Having worked for over 25 years as a teacher, and brought up her own family during those years, Janet was ordained in Edinburgh in 2022. She was previously Chaplain at St Mary’s Cathedral, Edinburgh, and was instituted as Rector of Holy Cross Church in September 2025.
Holders of named positions in the congregation:
In the Scottish Episcopal Church, the ‘Vestry’ is the elected committee which supports the Rector in the leadership, running, and development of the church.
The current Vestry office holders at Holy Cross are:
Rector’s Warden: Alan Kirkpatrick
People’s Warden: Sally Mair
Vestry Secretary: Beverley Naidoo
Treasurer: Colin Mair
Lay Representative: Alan Kirkpatrick
Safeguarding Coordinator: Alan Kirkpatrick
Contact for Website: Angela Gardner, web@holycrossedinburgh.org
Other roles:
There are many opportunities to contribute. Holy Cross operates and flourishes only with the help of many volunteers. Activities and roles include:
Musicians – David and Vaughan Townhill lead the music at Holy Cross, playing the organ and actively supporting the music-making of the whole congregation.
Sacristans, who prepare the church for services.
Servers, who assist at the altar.
Welcomers and readers for church services.
Florists, arranging the flowers and church decorations across the year
Caterers who prepare and serve refreshments
Gardeners who maintain and develop our beautiful gardens.
Cleaners who take care of keeping Holy Cross clean and tidy.
Are you interested in volunteering for any of these or other activities in the life of our church?
Please speak to Janet, our Rector, or get in touch at rector@holycrossedinburgh.org