Our Team
The leadership team includes:
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Rev. Tony Brookes
Superintendent Minister, Upper Thames Circuit
On 29th August we welcomed Rev. Tony Brookes, as our new Minister and Superintendent for the Upper Thames Circuit wef 1st September, with a special Welcome Service conducted by Chairman of Bristol District, Rev. Dr. Marcus Torchon.
Rev. Tony is pictured here (centre) at his Welcome Service with Rev. Dr. Marcus Torchon (right) and Rev. Ian Mead.
Rev. Tony has succeeded Rev. Shirlyn Toppin who has moved to her new appointment in Leicester. We wish to thank Shirlyn for her faithful service with us during the past 5 years and pray God's richest blessings upon her in her new calling in Leicester.
Rev. Tony has prepared a brief biography as a means of introduction - click here to view it.
Rev. Tony Brookes
Superintendent Minister, Upper Thames Circuit
On 29th August we welcomed Rev. Tony Brookes, as our new Minister and Superintendent for the Upper Thames Circuit wef 1st September, with a special Welcome Service conducted by Chairman of Bristol District, Rev. Dr. Marcus Torchon.
Rev. Tony is pictured here (centre) at his Welcome Service with Rev. Dr. Marcus Torchon (right) and Rev. Ian Mead.
Rev. Tony has succeeded Rev. Shirlyn Toppin who has moved to her new appointment in Leicester. We wish to thank Shirlyn for her faithful service with us during the past 5 years and pray God's richest blessings upon her in her new calling in Leicester.
Rev. Tony has prepared a brief biography as a means of introduction - click here to view it.
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Rev. Ian Mead
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 18 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 2025 with Rev. Shirlyn Toppin and Rev. Dr. Marcus Torchon, Chairman of the Bristol District.
Rev. Ian Mead
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 18 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 2025 with Rev. Shirlyn Toppin and Rev. Dr. Marcus Torchon, Chairman of the Bristol District.
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Church stewards
Many of the day-to-day tasks in the church are dealt with by our voluntary team of stewards.
One or two of them are always on duty at the Sunday services and they also lead services from time to time.
Gill Griffiths and Louise Sheppard have agreed to be the contact-point for the stewards - you can reach them at stewards@rwbmc.co.uk or fill in the contact form here.
Church stewards
Many of the day-to-day tasks in the church are dealt with by our voluntary team of stewards.
One or two of them are always on duty at the Sunday services and they also lead services from time to time.
Gill Griffiths and Louise Sheppard have agreed to be the contact-point for the stewards - you can reach them at stewards@rwbmc.co.uk or fill in the contact form here.
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Tony Boole - Church Treasurer
Tony took up this important role on 1st November 2024.
Tony Boole - Church Treasurer
Tony took up this important role on 1st November 2024.