Revd Gavin Walter
Pastor (Minister)​
Our minister is Gavin Walter. Gavin is married to Jo and has two adult children.  
He enjoys spending time with family and friends over a meal and a glass of beer. 
Interests include reading, walking (strolling really) and watching sport. 

Adrian 
Deacon, Secretary

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Adrian
​Deacon, Homegroups
Adrian became a Christian at University in 1983. He is an environmental chemist and is married to Helene. Currently the Church Treasurer, he also teaches in Bible Class (12-18 yrs.). He likes to read whenever possible and is fond of cricket. 

Claire 
Deacon, Environment, Prayer
Claire is one of our deacons who enjoys walking, the cinema, watching good football and spending time with family and friends, but not necessarily in that order.  Amongst her various areas of serving God within our fellowship, Claire is helping GSBC to become more environmentally aware. ​

Helene
Deacon, Prayer, Youth on Sunday
Helene is a retired teacher. She is married to Adrian, has two married children and four grandchildren. She loves her family and close friends. Her hobbies include art, craft, baking, visiting National Trust properties, pantos, leisurely strolls, the seaside, and scenic places. ​

Jane
Deacon, Renew Wellbeing Cafe, Home For Good
Jane is a Deacon, runs the Renew Wellbeing Cafe and is the church contact for Home For Good. She is also on the church’s Safeguarding Team and is a Safeguarding trainer for the Eastern Baptist Association. Jane enjoys gardening, reading, ambling, the arts, live music, and theatre. ​

Terry
​Deacon, Strategy, History
Terry is a deacon at Garland Street. A retired U.S. Air Force officer, he and his wife, Liz, moved to Bury St. Edmunds in 2003.  In addition to his work in the church, he has volunteered at the local homeless drop-in centre and has served with an international Christian ministry based in the U.S. 

Thomas
Deacon, Music & Technology
Thomas enjoys spending time playing and writing music, he leads worship in our morning services. He also enjoys going for walks, spending time outside and exploring new places.  In his day job he works for an engineering consultancy.