Dean and Chapter - Westminster Abbey

The Very Reverend John R Hall BA HonDD HonDTheol FRSA HonFCollT, Dean of Westminster: The Very Reverend Dr John Hall was installed as the 38th Dean of Westminster on 2 December 2006. The Dean oversees the spiritual life of the Collegiate Church of St Peter Westminster, better known as Westminster Abbey, and gives leadership to the Abbey community, which includes 200 staff and 400 volunteers. Since the Abbey is a Royal Peculiar, the Dean is responsible to the Sovereign alone.
The Reverend Robert Reiss, Canon of Westminster: Canon Reiss’s particular responsibilities at the Abbey are as Canon Treasurer, advising the Chapter on financial and fabric matters. This builds on his previous experience as Archdeacon of Surrey in the Diocese of Guildford for nine years, where, as archdeacon, he was both a member of the Diocesan Board of Finance and the Diocesan Advisory Committee, which is the body dealing with fabric matters for the churches of the Diocese.
The Reverend Jane Hedges, Canon of Westminster: Jane Hedges is Canon Steward of the Abbey, taking responsibility for our ministry of welcome to over one million visitors and pilgrims each year. In line with our Benedictine tradition she is also responsible for making sure the Abbey offers generous hospitality to our guests and she oversees the work of the Abbey gardeners.
The Reverend Andrew Tremlett, Canon of Westminster: Canon Tremlett is Rector of St Margaret’s Church which stands beside Westminster Abbey close to the Houses of Parliament and is commonly called ‘the parish church of the House of Commons’. Canon Tremlett works closely with the Reverend Rose Hudson-Wilkin, Chaplain to the Speaker of the House of Commons.
The Reverend Vernon White, Canon of Westminster: Canon White is Canon Theologian at the Abbey, with particular responsibility for theological study and teaching. He is also Visiting Professor in Theology at King’s College London. He has had a longstanding concern for both academic and public theology, and is the author of a number of books.
Sir Stephen Lamport, KCVO, DL, Receiver General: Sir Stephen Lamport KCVO DL is Receiver General of the Abbey and Clerk to the Dean and Chapter. His is the most senior lay position at the Abbey. He is responsible for the overall control and running of all financial, administrative, protocol, fabric and personnel matters, for the security of the Abbey and its precincts and for the overall co-ordination of all affairs affecting the administrative life of the Abbey.