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An Introduction to Our Ministers
Our ministers share in every aspect of church life irrespective of their denominational origin. This has been going on in our churches for over 20 years but it is particularly significant now when the Methodist Church and the Church of England are drawing closer together with the possibility of serious dialogue taking place. The Methodist Church already allows this sharing of responsibility with ministers being recognised and regarded or having authorised status. Likewise Canons B43 and B44 of the Church of England have authorised parish churches to enjoy the ministry of clergy from other denominations.
The Ministers
The Ministers of our churches Charlie, Sam, Neil and Joan, share responsibility for the entire ministry of each church. They enjoy working together and contribute very different attributes. Each Sunday morning the Ministers will share together in leading our morning worship and they are regularly joined by Local Preachers and other visiting clergy.
The Ministers from left to right: The Reverend Charles Royden, The Reverend Dr. Sam Cappleman, The Reverend Neil Bramble-Chapman, The Reverend Dr Joan Crossley
The Reverend Charles Royden
The Vicarage, Calder Rise, Bedford.
email: vicar@ThisisChurch.com.
Charlie was ordained in 1987 and came to Bedford from his home on the Wirral, where he started ministry as a curate at St Oswald's. He is married to Corinne with two children, Alexandra and Max
The Reverend Dr. Sam Cappleman
email: sam@ThisisChurch.com.
Sam is a Non-Stipendiary Minister—in addition to working as a minister he has full-time employment outside the church, but he still finds time for a full ministry programme.
The Reverend Neil Bramble-Chapman
email: Minister@ThisisChurch.com.
Neil is ordained as a Methodist Minister and joined the Partnership in 2003.
The Reverend Dr Joan Crossley
email: Crossley@ThisisChurch.com.
Joan joined the staff team in 2002 as a full time minister. Joan is married to Paul and they have two teenage children.
Contacts
e-mail us at: minister@ThisisChurch.com
Remember
our ministers will always be pleased to speak with you personally or use
more conventional communications such as the telephone. Contact should be
made through the church office during office hours or leave a message on the
answering facility. If you would prefer to contact us by telephone, the
church office is open each day from 9.00am until 5.30pm. You may also send a
fax to the same number. An answering service is provided outside office
hours.
International Tel/Fax: + 44 1234 342613