Our church is run by a team of elders. Our elders are responsible for the teaching, leading, running and pastoral care of the church.
The deacons have the task of looking after the practical needs of people in the congregation and helping the church show the love of Christ to others outside the church too.
Matthew Roberts
Minister
Matthew Roberts is the minister of Trinity Church York. He grew up in St. Albans, near London, and has been a Christian all his life. He did a Physics degree before moving to London to work. Later he trained to be a church minister in London and in Philadelphia, USA. He came to York in 2009.
Matthew is married to Kate, who was born and grew up in Everton, although she has always supported Liverpool. They married in 2002 and have three children.
Roland Kettle
Elder
Roland is from London, but he has been in York since 2003 when he came to study English (changed after a year to Physics) at the University of York. He had the privilege of marrying his college rep in James College Christian Union, Becca, a few years later. They have three boys, Jacob and Reuben (who are in fact brothers despite Genesis 29) and Gideon. He works as a Depot Manager for Network Rail, managing the Newcastle high output track renewals depot which delivers track renewals jobs using high output machines in Scotland and the north of England.
Simon Foster
Elder
Simon is originally from Chesterfield, and has fond childhood memories of exploring the Peak District, in and around North Derbyshire. He moved to York back in 2012, for his job in Computer Science Research at the University of York. He married Yujung, from South Korea, in 2015 and they have two young sons, Samuel and Noah and a daughter, Esther.
Josh Yates
Trainee Minister
Josh grew up in a Christian family in Chesham, just outside London. Through the ordinary ministry of his local church, his university church in Aberystwyth, and summer camps, the Lord graciously grew his faith in Christ.
From 2014-2022 Josh was in full-time church ministry and for the last three years has been studying theology at Oak Hill. As part of his role at TCY, he focuses on equipping and encouraging the students in the church family.
Josh is married to Ellie, and they have two children. He enjoys working with wood and leather, as well as cooking meals to share with friends and family.
Rob Gooch
Deacon
Rob is married to Anna. After training at Newcastle in Agriculture he has had a varied career which includes roles in business development around southern Africa, psychiatric nursing assistant, actor and stage manager.
Rob Rampley
Deacon
Rob moved from Suffolk to York in 2008 when he came to study Economics and Finance at the University of York. He became a Christian at university and began attending Trinity Church at the beginning in 2011. Rob now works in York as an accountant and lives with his wife Amelia, after they married in January 2013.
Andy Durant
Deacon
Andrew grew up in Redhill in a Christian family, and moved to York in 2011 as a student. He is a software engineer and enjoys all things tech, especially if he can take them apart to see how they work. He is married to Sarah and they have a son and three daughters.
Jamie Smith
Deacon
Jamie grew up in a Christian family in south London and came to York as a student in 2017. Having graduated he decided to 'stick around' and is now a civil servant. He enjoys hosting, singing and going on hikes with a view.
Eduardo Castro
Deacon
Eduardo moved from Valencia, Spain, to York in 2016 but he grew up in Colombia. He is an agricultural engineer and currently works in a sweet factory. He is married to Yinedt.
Jamile Dabul
Church Manager
Jamile moved from Curitiba - Brazil to York in 2021 when she came to study her Masters in Education at the University of York. She became a Christian in 2002 and has been attending Trinity Church since January 2021. Jamile now works as a 1:1 Teaching Assistant in a primary school and runs Trinity English Exchange for internationals. Jamile loves travelling and cooking.
Yujung Foster
Finance Officer
Yujung is from South Korea and became a Christian while studying at university in Seoul. She came to the UK in 2013 to study Public Health at the University of York, where she grew to love the Bible teaching and fellowship at Trinity Church York. After finishing her studies, she married Simon, and they now have three children.
Matt Morgan
Ministry Trainee
Matt is from Warwick, but moved up to York in 2019 after marrying his wife, Katie. He studied Physics and Philosophy at Kings College London before training as a science teacher. He is studying for an MA in Theology, Ministry and Mission at St. Hild College. He is also working part-time as a teacher one day a week. Matt and Katie have one child. Matt enjoys woodworking as a hobby.
Elijah Richmond
Graduate Intern
Elijah grew up in a Christian family and is from Northern Ireland. He studied Law at the University of York and began his internship in September 2025. He enjoys reading, cooking for his family and playing with his dog, Taco.
Jonty Virr
Graduate Intern
Jonty grew up in a Christian Family and is from Cornwall. He studied Criminology at the University of York and began his internship September 2025. He enjoys reading and has a vast knowledge of films.