Our Curate the Reverend Paul Ellerby was ordained Deacon in St Paul’s Cathedral in June 2022 and Priested at St Pancras Church in June 2023 – the last act of service as a Bishop conducted by Bishop Rob the former Bishop Rob of Edmonton.
Paul studied for ordination as a part time student at St Mellitus Theological College while working full time. Before becoming a Curate, Paul worshipped at St James’ Muswell Hill where he served for 15 years as Licensed Lay Minister.
Paul is married to Catherine, who was ordained at the same time and Catherine is serving as Curate at St Anne’s Tottenham. They have four adult children and in 2024 became grandparents. They live in East Finchley with their white miniature Schnauzer.
Paul is a self-supporting minister and for much of his career has worked in travel and tourism. Currently, Paul is owner and director of McCabe Travel which arranges pilgrimages. Paul serves as Curate three Sundays out of four and occasionally attends midweek events.