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Former Chaplains

The Lazenby Chaplain is the Church of England (also known as Anglican) Chaplain for Streatham Campus and, since 1st June 2019, also St Luke's Campus in Exeter. They are an Official of the University, appointed jointly by representatives of the University and the Diocese of Exeter, and funded by The Lazenby Trust which was set up from the estate of the late Katherine Maud Lazenby of Tiverton (hence the name).

The current Lazenby Chaplain is the Rev'd Hannah Alderson. Hannah was appointed Lazenby Chaplain on 1st June 2019 and her licensing service took place on 15th October 2019.

Former Lazenby Chaplains

Rev'd Chantal Mason
2015-2018
Currently Abbey Pastor at Bath Abbey.

Rev'd Canon Dr James Theodosius
2013-2015
Currently Rector of Holy Trinity, Skipton and St Augustine's, Draughton; Area Dean of Skipton (Leeds), and an Honorary Canon of Ripon Cathedral

Rev'd Clifton Graham
2010-2012

Rev'd Charles Hadley, MA
2004-2010
Currently Honorary Assistant Priest at Storrington Parish Church, West Sussex

Rev'd Canon Bruce Duncan, MBE
2003-2004
Currently Assistant Priest at the Parish of Sarum St Martin, Salisbury

Rev'd Dr Jeremy Law
1994-2003
Currently Dean of Chapel at Canterbury Christchurch University

Rev'd Canon Professor Richard Burridge
1987-1994
Currently Dean and Professor of Biblical Interpretation at King's College London

Rev'd Professor Vernon White
1983-1987

Rev'd Canon John Thurmer
1964-1973
Passed away 25th January 2015.
Previously Canon Emeritus of Exeter Cathedral and Honorary Assistant Priest of the Parish of St David with St Michael and All Angels, Exeter.
Obituary for Canon John Thurmer

Rev'd Canon Dr R. J. H. Shutt (Rowland James Heath, known as James)
1954-1963
Also Rector of St Martin's, Exeter 1957-1963
Passed away in the year 2000.
Previously Honorary Minor Canon at Worcester Cathedral 1964-1978.

The last St Luke's Chaplain was the Rev'd Hannah Alderson. On 1st June 2019 the St Luke's Chaplaincy became part of the role of the Lazenby Chaplain.

Former St Luke's Chaplains

Rev'd Hannah Alderson
2016-2019
Currently the Lazenby Chaplain (Anglican) at the University of Exeter

Rev'd Dr Sharon Jones
2014-2015
Currently Anglican Chaplain at the University of Birmingham

Rev'd Canon Dr James Theodosius
2013-2015
Currently Rector of Holy Trinity, Skipton and St Augustine's, Draughton; Area Dean of Skipton (Leeds), and an Honorary Canon of Ripon Cathedral

Rev'd Andi Hofbauer
2005-2009
Currently Priest-in-Charge and Vicar Designate of St Aidan's Church, Leeds