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

Hi, I'm Melanie, married to Darren and we have 3 lovely children and a dog called Digger!
I am one of the ministers here at UCF. God really has a sense of humour as I would never have seen myself in this role as I'm not what you'd call a traditional minister! I love UCF and Ferndown. If you are looking for a church or unsure about church and want to give it a go, please feel free to pop along. I'd love to meet you. And as you can tell from my picture Come As You Are. Everyone is welcome.

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)