Rector of Yokohama Christ Church

I started as Rector in February, alongside being Port Chaplain in Yokohama with The Mission to Seafarers. I have been a chaplain, in various contexts, during most of my ordained ministry, most recently as Industrial Chaplain in Worcestershire, England, where a key role was as Lead Chaplain for the regional police and fire services. I first worked in Japan in the 1980's, which is where I met my wife Yuki. We have two adult children - Kentaro and Tomomi - who live in the UK. 

You are very welcome to join us at Christ Church for any of our regular services, whether you are visiting this amazing city, or a resident. Services can also be viewed on our YouTube channel.

If you want to know more about the Christian faith, the Anglican Church in Japan or around the world, or have a particular need you think we might be able to help with, then do contact me using the 'send a message tab'.  Do note that we don't have records before 2005, so won't be able to help with family connections to YCC before then, or if your query concerns the nearby cemetery.

People's Warden

As the people's warden, I offer a sincere welcome and greetings to all our readers at the same time extending a very warm invitation to you all to join our English speaking worshippers at Yokohama Christ Church. We are a relatively small congregation but one that provides friendship and a family environment. Our church welcomes everyone of all ages young and old and of all faiths. It is a privilege to serve as a warden and I am always happy to respond to enquiries. I hope you enjoy reading our website and hopefully it may provide some interest in joining our church.

YCC Liaison team

クライストチャーチ にお越しのみなさまを私たち渉外チームも温かく歓迎いたします。英語を話すクライストチャーチメンバーと聖堂を共有する日本語主体の横浜山手聖公会との間で、連絡および協力支援を行います。クライストチャーチの礼拝はすべて英語ですが、毎週日曜の式の主要部分の和訳を用意しております。英語を話すオープンで和やかな環境を横浜でお探しであれば、横浜クライストチャーチにお越しください。心から歓迎いたします。日本語でのお問い合わせはこちら。

YCC Director of Music

Music has an essential role in Anglican worship, and we put great importance on its mission in the liturgy. YCC Music Ministry is working to help everyone who attends the services to sing unto God and share the joy of praising God with music. As well as weekly Sunday Morning Eucharist, we occasionally have some special services featuring choir music like Choral Evensong and the 'Nine Lessons & Carols' service for Christmas. Anyone who is interested in singing in the choir or playing any instrument in the service, please feel free to contact me.