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Rev. Barry W. Dunsmore MA BD

Barry Dunsmore, our Minister, was born in Glasgow and graduated from The University of Glasgow in Arts and Theology. He served in parishes in Saltcoats and Stirling prior to coming to London in November 2000.

Serving as vice-convenor of the Church of Scotland Ministries Council in Edinburgh, Barry is able to fulfil his commitment to the wider work of the church. This council is responsible for the recruitment, training, and pastoral support of ministers and deacons. Barry has a particular interest in homiletics, congregational development, and homelessness. In London, Barry serves as a trustee of Borderline, a Church of Scotland charity working with homeless and insecurely housed Scots in London.

St. Columba's in London is linked to the Church of Scotland congregation in Newcastle where Barry officiates quarterly in support of the auxiliary minister, The Rev. Dorothy Lunn. In September 2007, in celebration of the 25th anniversary of Barry's ordination a book of his sermons was published by St. Andrews Press. All proceeds from the book, Challenge, Comfort, Forgiveness and Welcome - Words to the World at Such a Time as This, will go to support the work of Borderline.

Barry has a particular interest in church and classical music and met his wife Hilda while playing in the same orchestra. Hilda is a gynaecologist at Guys Hospital in Central London. After both graduating from The University of Glasgow they spent time in Kenya, Barry undertaking post-graduate research and Hilda serving at a hospital in Nairobi. The close association between the Church of Scotland and the Presbyterian Church (USA) has allowed Barry regular study opportunities at Princeton Theological Seminary and preaching engagements in New York City. Barry and Hilda have two grown-up children, Jenni and Philip.

You may contact Barry at barrydunsmore@gmail.com

Rev. Camille L. Cook BA MDiv

Camille Cook was appointed Associate Minister in September 2007 and comes to St. Columba's from the United States as a Presbyterian Church (USA) minister. She grew up in St. Paul, Minnesota, and is a 2003 graduate of Vanderbilt University with a Bachelor of Arts in Religious Studies and Psychology. In 2006, she earned a Master of Divinity degree from Princeton Theological Seminary. Upon graduating from seminary, Camille spent a year studying at Oxford University reading for a Masters of Applied Theology degree. Prior to coming to St. Columba's in London, Camille worked in Summertown URC Church in Oxford, Central Presbyterian Church St. Paul, Minnesota USA, Madison Avenue Presbyterian Church New York City, and St. Columba's Presbyterian Church Parkview, South Africa.

From the General Assembly 2008, Camille will serve on the Mission and Discipleship Council of the Church of Scotland. In London, Camille serves as a Trustee for West London Action for Children, a local charity offering a range of counselling and therapy services for children in need, and their families. Since 2003, Camille has worked with The Covenant Network of Presbyterians, a broad-based Presbyterian Church (USA), national group of clergy and lay leaders working for a fully inclusive church. At St. Columba's, Camille's work focuses on supporting the young adults and families of the church.

Camille is an avid sportswoman, with a passion for tennis, running, rowing, hiking, golfing, and skiing, on snow and water. Camille continues work on her Oxford dissertation on the subject of Liturgical Education as a Primary Means of Christian Formation.

You may contact Camille at camillecook@btinternet.com

David Terry MA ARCO ARCM

David Terry was appointed St. Columba's Organist and Director of Music in 2005. David was educated at the Tiffin School, Kingston-upon-Thames. 1993 saw his appointment to the organ scholarship at St Bride's, Fleet Street and in 1994 he became organ scholar at Lincoln College, Oxford. During his time at Oxford, he ran the Chapel Choir. His work as a director was produced on a CD, the development of the Magnificat in church music. In September 1997 he moved as organ scholar to Wells Cathedral, while teaching at Downside School.

David came to London to take up his present post as Head of Junior House Music and School Organist at the London Oratory School. As of September 2007 David and Clare Dawson (a regular singer in St. Columba's Professional choir) took charge of the Chamber and School Choir. He regularly tours abroad with the school choir and has undertaken recent trips to United States, Czech Republic, and Italy.

David directs our professional and congregational choirs and arranges special music programs throughout the year. An organ scholar program has been developed and David provides the leadership and direction for this appointment. As a result of David's talent and leadership, St. Columba's ministry of music has become an integral part of our outreach. He is committed to establish St. Columba's as a venue for the performance of music both sacred and secular.

You may contact David at dterry@los.ac

Colin Gray LLB BMus ARCO

Colin Gray was appointed Assistant Organist in St.Columba's on the 1st August 2008. Colin is a son of the manse and was brought up in Haddington in Scotland. He graduated in law from the University of Glasgow and in music from Trinity College London having begun his musical studies at the University of Durham.

He was awarded the Cardnell Organ Prize at Trinity College. Colin is a trained choral conductor and during his time at Durham was the Director of Music for St. Cuthbert's College Choir and conducted regular concerts and choral evensongs in Durham Cathedral. In 2006 Colin was appointed Organ Scholar at the Old Royal Naval College, Greenwich during which time he accompanied the choir and played for many memorable Cathedral services and events.

During a gap year from university Colin taught English in a secondary school in Malawi.

In 2007 he was appointed to the Organ Scholar post at Chichester Cathedral where has played at live broadcasts for BBC Radio 3.

In St. Columba's Colin will often accompany the professional choir while David Terry, our Director of Music, conducts the anthems. Under David's direction, Colin will help to develop the musical life of St. Columba's and will deputise when David is away.

Pam Ingram

Pam is our full-time Church Administrator appointed in 2005. She will usually be the first point of contact with St Columba's. Pam was born in Wales but emigrated to Australia as a child. She started her working life at YWCA, followed by many years at a hospital in the Speech Therapy and Audiology departments and the Medical Records department in Australia. In 1992 she settled in London and has worked as a nanny, PA and Office Manager before joining us at St Columba's.

You may contact Pam at office@stcolumbas.org.uk

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