Rev Tosin Oladipo has served as Chaplain to the Archbishop of Canterbury since July 2021, leading the Archbishop’s priority of Prayer and the Religious Life, particularly through Prayer Missions and oversight of the Community of St Anselm – a praying community of young people based at Lambeth Palace from around the Anglican Communion.
Among his responsibilities, he organises the three daily services held in the Lambeth Palace chapels and offers pastoral care to those who live, work, and visit the Palace. As Chaplain he supports the Archbishop in their public ministry, across the Church of England and the Anglican Communion, and in private prayer. These responsibilities have given him a wide perspective on the breadth of worshipping traditions within the church and a deep commitment to shaping prayerful, Christ‑centred communities.
Before this, Tosin was part of the Leadership Team at SAINT, a resource church in East London, where he led the parish of St Mary’s Leyton. He oversaw outreach, prayer, and the development of interns and ordinands, helping to grow young leaders and strengthen the life of the church. He brings a creative and collaborative approach to ministry, with a keen interest in how tradition, imagination, and innovation can work together to help people flourish.
Earlier in his career, Tosin spent fifteen years in digital and video technology start‑ups across London, experience that has shaped his openness to new ideas and his enthusiasm for exploring fresh possibilities for mission. He is married to Angela, a mental health professional, and enjoys running, sport, world cinema, and coffee. He is a supporter of Leicester Football Club, which is the city in which he spent his teenage years.
He and Angela are very much looking forward to joining St Margaret’s Lothbury, getting to know the community, and serving together as the church continues to grow in worship, welcome, and joyful faith.
Tosin says:
“I am really looking forward to joining St Margaret’s Lothbury and getting to know the community. It is a privilege to step into a place shaped by many decades of faithful prayer and worship, and I am grateful to be joining this story. I am excited to discover more of what makes St Margaret’s and the City unique, and to see what God has in store for us as we walk and work together in the months and years ahead.”
The Master, Senior Warden, Junior Warden and other SIM members were delighted to attend the HAC Light Cavalry Annual Inspection on Sunday in Windsor and to enjoy the splendid reception afterwards with the Lady Mayoress, the Prime Warden Blacksmiths and the Master Farrier.
The Master’s Consort, Pauline recently hosted an Afternoon Tea at the Oriental Club. A splendid spread of sandwiches, scones and cakes was washed down with champagne (and tea!). Pauline thoroughly enjoyed the afternoon thanks all those who attended.
Enjoyed a splendid evening at the Four Liveries event hosted by the Clockmakers at their museum – within the Science Museum’. A really good turn out despite the tube strike!’
Jim Webster
Photo: Thomas Johnston, Rouge Croix Pursuivant, in the Earl Marshal’s Court at the College of Arms
On 1st July, a group of WCSIM members and guests had the rare opportunity to explore the College of Arms, hosted by Thomas Johnston, Rouge Crois Pursuivant, and William Hunt, erstwhile Windsor Herald.
It was a delight to see so many young science, technology and engineering students sharing their work through the STEMPOINT poster session at the Hall. The range of assignments – supported by universities, research institutes and commercial businesses – was incredible and included gene mutation research, quantum entanglement, biometrics, machine learning, generative AI and many more subjects. I was privileged to be asked to present award certificates to the students who demonstrated great dedication to their projects. – Jim Webster, Master.
