28 July 2025
The Bishop of Chelmsford, the Rt Revd Dr Guli Francis-Dehqani, has announced that the next Area Dean of Newham will be the Revd Amy Stott.
Amy is Vicar of St Luke’s Church, Canning Town, where she has served since 2020. she is also an elected clergy member of the Chelmsford Diocesan Synod, representing the Newham Deanery.
Commenting on Amy’s appointment, Bishop Guli said:
“Area Deans play a vital role in the life of our Diocese, serving and supporting our parishes and worshipping communities. I’m grateful to Amy for agreeing to become the next Area Dean for Newham, a role to which she will bring great skills and energy. I also want to take this opportunity to thank Amy’s predecessor, the Revd Canon Dave Chesney, for all that he has done in serving the Newham Deanery.”
The Newham Deanery is in the Barking Episcopal Area and the Bishop of Barking, the Rt Revd Lynne Cullens said:
“I am delighted that Amy has been appointed to the role of Area Dean, and this is good news for the Deanery of Newham. I know she will be well supported by the parishes and worshipping communities in the deanery as she takes on this additional responsibility. I also give my thanks to the Revd Canon Dave Chesney who made an outstanding contribution during his time as Newham Area Dean. Dave has moved to a new role as Vicar at The Good Shepherd, Collier Row, in the Havering Deanery. Please join me in praying for both Amy and Dave as they prepare for their new roles.”
Commenting on her appointment, the Revd Amy Stott added:
“I am honoured and humbled to be invited to serve as the new Area Dean of Newham. Having served as one of the Assistant Area Deans and previously been the director of Newham Youth for Christ, I have seen first-hand the energy, resilience, and spiritual depth that characterise this borough.
“I have been serving as the Vicar of St Luke’s Canning Town since January 2020 and as part of a team at St Matthias Canning Town for the past three years. It is a joy to journey with these two vibrant and faithful congregations.
“I am mindful of the significance of this moment and grateful for the encouragement and trust placed in me. I look forward to serving alongside the faithful people of Newham as we support one another in ministry and mission, seeking to be a faithful witness to Christ in one of the most diverse and dynamic parts of London.”
Amy will be licensed as Area Dean of Newham on Sunday 31 August at 6pm at St Luke’s Church, Canning Town.
