Rev. Ian Mead

ACTING SUPERINTENDENT minister, upper thames circuit

Rev. Ian joined us on 1st September 2025. and is living in the Manse in Highworth. 

He grew up in Southampton and after studying law at university went to work for Bethany Christian Trust in Edinburgh, supporting people who were homeless or long-term unemployed.

He trained for Methodist ministry at Queen's College, Birmingham, which included a term at a seminary in South India where he learnt more about mission and ministry in a multi-faith context.

For the last 17 years he has been a member of the Benedictine Community at Mucknell Abbey near Worcester,

He is looking forward to fulfilling the role as a Circuit minister as well as returning each week to the Abbey.

He is pictured at his Welcome Service on 30th August with Rev. Shirlyn, and Rev. Dr. Marcus Torchon, Chairman of the Bristol District. 

NOTE: Rev. Ian is currently Acting Superintendent Minister of Upper Thames Circuit (see NOTE under Rev. Shirlyn Toppin above).

Ongoing pastoral care and Circuit life is entrusted to Rev. Ian pending the arrival of Rev. Tony Brookes who assumes his new responsibilities within our church and Circuit w.e.f. 1 September. Please contact Rev. Ian on any matters until 1 September.