Our Governance

The Chaplaincy is part of the Diocese in Europe reporting to the Bishop of Gibraltar, and is part of the Church of England. The Chaplaincy follows the rites, canons and teachings of the Church of England, the Statutes of St James and the laws of Portugal.  The Church Council is the leadership body of the Council, chaired by the Chaplain with elected members from the Electoral Roll.

Chaplaincy Council

The current Chaplaincy Council has the following members:

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Father Colin Jones, Chaplain

Julie Chambers, Churchwarden (Lay Vice Chair)

Vicky Field, Churchwarden & Archdeaconry Synod Representative

Angus McDougall, Archdeaconry Synod Representative

Victor de Holanda Verlosa, Council Member & Safegaurding Officer

Lynne Fry / Lisa Johnson, Secretary [Co-opted & Non-voting]

Shawn Paul, Treasurer

Peggy Johnson, Council Member

Olga Lacerda, Council Member

Nick Holland, Council Member

Roger Cox, Council Member

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Standing Committee Members

Churchwardens/ Secretary/ Treasurer/ Chaplain
 

Carol Quinby Hunter, Electoral Roll Officer
 

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Electoral Roll Membership

 

If you attend St James regularly, then please consider joining the Electoral Roll. Being on the roll formalises your membership of the church. It allows you to vote at the Annual General Meeting and in elections of officers. You can download the form here. Please complete, sign, scan and email to electoralrollofficer@stjamesporto.org. Alternatively forms are available in church and may be given to a Churchwarden or the Electoral Roll Officer. 

 

Carol Quinby Hunter

Electoral Roll Officer

Fiscal Council

Assisting the Chaplaincy Council on matters of finance are an Honorary Auditor and a Fiscal Council. Serving in these roles are:

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John Simpson, Honorary Auditor

Andy Costello, Fiscal Council Chair

Stephanie Reader, Fiscal Council Member

Jeffrey Thomas, Fiscal Council Member

Fourth substitute member: Matthew Dodds

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To understand the terms of each member, consult this document. The Chaplaincy Council meets on a regular basis throughout the year. Here is the meeting schedule for 2025:
 

• Tuesday 18th March, 6:30pm

• Tuesday 20th May, 6:30pm

• Tuesday 17th June, 6:30pm

• Tuesday 15th July, 6:30pm

• Tuesday 16th September, 6:30pm

• Tuesday 21st October, 6:30pm

• Tuesday 18th November, 6:30pm

• Tuesday 16th December, 6:30pm