VPBC is a church of significant variety which seeks to welcome people from a whole range of backgrounds and unite them in shared belief and action.
People of all ages and several cultures and races join with us and this is one of our strengths.
We are a neighbourhood church but our networks reach beyond the local community.
We aim for our mission to have local effect and global concern.
VPBC has met on this site for 140 years and is seeking to be relevant at the beginning of this third millennium after the coming of Christ.
The Pastor
Jane Thorington-Hassell, has been with the church since 1985.
She has a background in teaching, and did her theological and ministerial training at Trinity College, Bristol and also London University.
Jane enjoys relaxing by meeting and eating with friends, reading novels & science fiction, walking and talking.
Jane has started a Blog called Following Jesus in East London which aims to stimulate discussion about what this means in the here and now.
VPBC is committed to team leadership.
In addition to the pastor there are eight men and women Deacons who individually and corporately make a distinctive contribution.
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Pauline works in Hackney and Tower Hamlets for an organisation which works with local communities on issues affecting health and wellbeing.
Lola works in a bank. She is married to Akinola and they have a daughter. Her Lead areas are Global Mission and Intercession.
John is a youth and community worker who currently manages a hostel for lone parents and babies. He is married to Liz. His Lead area is Youth and Children.
Liz is a nurse working in a local GP practice. She is married to John and they have a daughter. Her Lead area is Creative Worship.
Hilary is a deputy head teacher in a primary school. She is married to Neil and they have two sons. Her Key role is Church Treasurer and her Lead area is Finance.
Jim is a community access worker and manager working with young adults who have learning disabilites. He is married to Anne and they have two children. His Key role is Children's Advocate and his Lead area is Buildings.
Geoff brings a knowledge of community sector development and procedures. He is married to Jane. His Lead area is future developments.
Amanda has been a local secondary school teacher. She is married to Graeme and they have a daughter. Her Key role is Church Secretary and her Lead area is Administration.