Who We Are
Our Board and Staff
Catriona Cappleman
Acting Chair and Treasurer
Catriona Cappleman is Treasurer and Secretary. She worked in Rwanda as a CMS mission partner and is active in her parish,
Julie McLaren
Board Member
Julie McLaren is a member of St Paul‘s URC in Bracknell and a long-time supporter and former advocate for the URC’s Commitment for Life programme.
Joanna Schüder
Embedded Refugee Networker (Didcot)
Joanna joined CCOW in April 2017. She has a background of working with refugees and others in difficult circumstances both in the United Kingdom and in Germany. She has wide experience in a variety of church contexts and is currently a deacon at Didcot Baptist Church, with particular responsibility for pastoral care.
Maranda St John Nicolle
Director
Maranda is the Director of Christian Concern for One World. She is also seconded by CCOW to the Diocese of Oxford fora day a week, serving as Partnership in World Mission Project Officer. She served for nine years on the board and executive of the Ecumenical Council for Corporate Responsibility, of which CCOW is a member. She currently serves on the steering groups of the International Anglican Family Network and the Oxford Fair Trade Coalition.
Keith Whyte
Board Member
Keith Whyte worked for the Met Office in satellite meteorology. He is a nationally accredited URC lay preacher and a member of St Paul’s, Bracknell, where he has helped the church to gain the Eco-Congregation award.