St Margaret's People
The Reverend Jane Sinclair
Canon Sinclair is Rector of St Margaret’s Church, Westminster Abbey. St Margaret’s is adjacent to the Abbey Church, close to the Houses of Parliament, and is often called ‘The Church in Parliament Square’. Canon Sinclair works closely with the Reverend Rose Hudson-Wilkin, Chaplain to the Speaker of the House of Commons; and also chairs the Steering Group of the Westminster Abbey Institute.
Aidan Oliver
Aidan Oliver (Director of Music) is one of the most sought-after choral conductors of his generation. Alongside his work at St Margaret’s, he is the director of Philharmonia Voices, the elite professional choir that works with the Philharmonia Orchestra.
Thomas Trotter
Thomas Trotter (organist) is an internationally renowned organist. A scholar at the Royal College of Music, London, and subsequently organ scholar at King's College, Cambridge, he culminated his formal studies with Marie-Claire Alain in Paris.
Support staff
The Rector is supported in her work in St Margaret’s by Pamela Carrington, Rector’s Secretary, and Nigel Harris, Senior Verger.
Priests Vicar
The Reverend Ralph Godsall The Reverend Alan Boddy The Reverend Jane Sinclair (Rector) The Reverend Dr Fiona Stewart-Darling The Reverend Garry Swinton The Most Reverend Dr Josiah Idowu-Fearon