Our Team
Ministers
Lesley Charlton is Scottish and has been in ministry since Noah came out of the ark.
Her vision of ministry is of building an inclusive community where all can flourish and grow.
Lesley is married to Ray She has 2 daughters, 4 grandchildren and just about manages to keep on the good side of her sons in law.
Apart from them all and Jesus, her greatest passion is Newcastle United Football club.
Favourite scripture….Isaiah 40, ‘those who wait upon the Lord will renew their strength.’
Favourite hymn…. loads. It could be, ‘Lord of good life’ or ‘10,000 reasons’. Currently it is the ‘goodness of God’.
She would be delighted to get to know you.
The Rev. Dr. Suk In Lee serves as Minister, Korean Chaplain and Development Officer for the Southern Synod of the United Reformed Church. He supports Korean communities across URC congregations, fostering spiritual growth and cultural connection. Suk In remains an active part of the Kingston URC family, frequently attending worship services.
The Rev. Carol Clack was recently ordained as Community Minister of Kingston URC. Carol’s role enables her to build on the ongoing work in the foyer and forging links with the community around the church in Kingston.
Her regular working hours are 9am to 5pm Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.
Her regular working hours are 9am to 5pm Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.
Support
My name is Cathy Seymour and I am currently the Church Secretary. Each United Reformed Church has a Church Secretary because we are a congregation-led church and someone needs to make sure that the essential meetings of the church are planned and administered well. Sharing correct information is crucial to the church, as in that way people can understand how decisions are made and question them. Perhaps, more importantly, each member can feel free to offer new ideas that we can try, as we follow our mission of being a welcoming, caring, worshipping Christian community serving all. You might see me giving the weekly notices at the start of our Sunday services.
Sally works with children aged 0-18; running weekly groups and activities throughout the church year. Sally is also a Worship Leader for the 11.30 service and speaks at the Women’s Breakfast each month.
Her working hours are 9 am to 5 pm Sunday to Thursday and the occasional Saturday.
Her working hours are 9 am to 5 pm Sunday to Thursday and the occasional Saturday.
So Young JungPartner In Mission, Council for World Mission
So Young Jung serves as a missionary at Kingston URC and New Malden URC. She is dedicated to pastoral care and sharing the Gospel with Korean children and women. Her ministry has now expanded to connect Korean and British members, sharing the Word of God and providing pastoral care to both communities.
Suhyoung LeeChurch Musician/Korean Mission Support Worker
Suhyoung Lee is our Church Musician/Korean Mission Support Worker and came to Kingston URC from South Korea in 2023. She leads the music for all Sunday services and other occasional services, and supports Kingston URC’s mission work with Korean families.
Catherine first became PA to Lesley Charlton in May 2012 and is responsible for most of the admin relating to Sunday church, GDPR and assisting the Minister.
In February 2013 Catherine joined the premises team as Premises Manager. Catherine is responsible for the day-to-day running of the Richard Mayo Centre and facilities management. She can be contacted to discuss any room hire requirements or if you have any general questions relating to our centre and the church.
Working Hours: Monday to Friday 8am – 2pm
In February 2013 Catherine joined the premises team as Premises Manager. Catherine is responsible for the day-to-day running of the Richard Mayo Centre and facilities management. She can be contacted to discuss any room hire requirements or if you have any general questions relating to our centre and the church.
Working Hours: Monday to Friday 8am – 2pm
