Rev Darren Pike

Minister

Peter Vincent

Secretary & Deacon 

Hi I'm Pete. With my wife Ali we have 4 children and 3 grandchildren. When not working I enjoy time with my family and long walks with the dog, taking in God's wonderful creation. When I get the chance I also love cycling on the many local countryside trails and beyond. Please be assured of a warm welcome and we would love to see you at any of our many church activities.

Angela Jameson

Treasurer & Deacon

Hi, my husband (Rick) and I moved to Ferndown from Maidstone in 2012. In 2013, we both became Church members, and I also became the Church Treasurer. I am involved in a number of Church activities - lunch club catering, audio/visual team and annual kids club helper.

Jill Corcoran

Deacon 

I was born in Reading in 1953 and adopted at the age of two into a family with two sisters living in Didcot. I moved to Upton at the age of seven and left home at 14.
I lived independently until by first marriage aged 28 - Soundly Born of the Lord in February 1979
at Lansdown Baptist Church being baptised three months later on Easter Sunday.
I have worked with the elderly most of my life in different ways.
Initially with home help and then at the Day Centre and then as a cook in a nursing home.
I remarried in 2002 but sadly lost my husband in 2023. God has been so faithful.
Being at UCF for me is like belonging to a family where I know I am loved and accepted.

Arthur Ansell

GDPR compliance advisor

Hi, I am the GDPR compliance officer at the United Church Ferndown and I am one of the regular worship leaders on the music team playing guitar and bass in our Sunday services. I am married to Pam and we have two 'grown up' kids. When I am not involved in supporting the Church or setting up for a Sunday, I'll be strumming my guitar.

Rev Melanie Pike

Minister

(Biog on the way)

Janet Latham

Deacon

Natalie Butler

Deacon

Hi, I’m Natalie and am one of the deacons here at UCF. I have 3 young daughters so am usually very busy being a mum!  I’m born and raised in Dorset but love to travel any chance I get. I love seeing different parts of the world and immersing myself in different cultures. I am very blessed to be a member at UCF as everyone is so warm and welcoming.

Alan Ball

Deacon

Originally from Merseyside, I moved to Ferndown in 2007 and joined UCF in 2009. I have three grown-up children, one granddaughter, and have been married to Angela for over 30 years.
I first became involved in youth work as a volunteer in various church-based projects, later spending over 20 years as a full-time youth worker in council-run programs and youth centres. Currently, I work for a church in Ringwood and am an active member of UCF's worship team.
I became a Christian around 1986 at a youth camp in Stevenage.
Music is a major part of my life—I’m involved in the local folk scene, play in a band, and organize live music events in the area.

Kim Thomas

Deacon

(Biog on the way)