The Hafenkirche Team

  • Simon Tarry

    Elder

    Simon and his wife Natalie founded the church in 2015, and Simon is one of the church elders. They have three boys and are a German-English bilingual family. They love to explore Europe by car, enjoy good food (Natalie is an excellent baker & cook), and like to throw garden parties (the garden is Simons passion!).

  • Dave White

    Elder

    Dave is married to Tabea (whom he met at Hafenkirche - it was our first church wedding!) and they have a young son. They are both gifted musicians and jointly oversee our worship teams. In their spare time they enjoy reading, music, good food & wine and exploring new cities.

  • Alex & Esther Martens

    Deacons

    Alex & Esther also met at Hafenkirche (during the Sommerfest!), and are responsible for one of our Home Groups. They also help with many organisational aspects of the church. They enjoying a good spa weekend, fine wine and are great party hosts.

  • Natalie Tarry

    Deacon

    Natalie is originally from Frankfurt and met Simon whilst studying in London. She is a real Anglophile and loves all things quintessentially English! Natalie is responsible for the charity and finances and also runs our women’s breakfasts.

  • Tabea White

    Deacon

    Tabea has a background in social work and now oversees Hafenküche - our free meal for all. She loves interior design and looking for bargains at flea markets.

  • Karen Opitz

    Deacon

    Karen is originally from South Africa and was the first member of Hafenkirche and formed part of our original core team. Karen has a strong prophetic and strategic gift, and leads one of our Home Groups. She loves hiking, visiting far-flung relatives and a nice cup of tea!