STORY & VISION

St Peter’s Norbiton, has a long history of worshipping God and expressing His love. In recent years, we became particularly known for our work with those suffering from homelessness. The previous vicar, Revd Peter Holmes, welcomed them in for meals and later provided accommodation through founding the Joel Centre, before he tragically died of Covid in April 2020.

On 1st September 2021, St Peter’s began a fresh chapter with the arrival of a new vicar, Revd Hugo Foxwood. Hugo was the curate at St Stephen’s Twickenham, where he took a particular interest in teaching God’s Word, encouraging the gifts of the Holy Spirit, and leading the ministry with the homeless and the vulnerable. Hugo is also an Associate Formation Tutor at St Mellitus Collge. He is married to Naomi, who works for Tearfund, the international development charity, leading their global advocacy team. They have two children, Bibi and Isaac.

As a young man, Hugo worked with former Triad gangsters in Hong Kong, at a drug rehab centre founded by the famous missionary Jackie Pullinger, author of Chasing the Dragon. He writes: “When I was in Hong Kong I saw the healing and fulfilment that can come from finding a sense of purpose and security in God. My hope is that many will similarly experience God through St Peter’s, finding the refreshment, joy, and life that the Holy Spirit brings.”