Colchester Methodist Circuit
www.Colchestermethodistcircuit.org.uk
Superintendent Minister: Reverend John L H Allison BSc.
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Whilst based on, and generally contiguous with, the Colchester Borough Council area, the circuit stretches into Tendring District by incorporating the town of Brightlingsea where a Local Ecumenical Partnership (LEP) with the United Reformed Church exists. Dedham and various villages on the Dedham side of Colchester are part of Harwich and Manningtree Circuit whilst Thorrington, Alresford and Great Bentley, which bisect the Colchester Circuit are part of Clacton on Sea Circuit.



Bringing the good news of Jesus Christ to the people of Colchester and the surrounding area, in the style adopted by the Methodist Church

There are fourteen church buildings in the circuit which is served by four Ministers. The circuit is involved in several ecumenical projects developing new community facilities in those areas of the town where extensive housing development is taking place.

The circuit is part of the Bedfordshire, Essex and Hertfordshire District of the Methodist Church under the leadership of the Chair of the District, Rev'd. Anne E Brown BSc.

Rev'd. Anne Brown

The Circuit Ministers are allocated the pastoral care of specific Churches in the circuit as shown on the connecting pages, the appropriate Minister should be contacted when needed.

Rev'd. John Allison Rev'd. Andrew Bell Rev'd. Catherine Bowstead Rev'd. Ruth Ridge

The Circuit Ministers are, John Allison who is the Superintendent Minister. Andrew Bell, Catherine Bowstead and Ruth Ridge. It is likely that in Summer 2010, Andrew Bell will leave the circuit to join a newly formed circuit comprising the present Harwich and Manningtree circuit and the Clacton on Sea Circuit, together with Brightlingsea and Elmstead Market Churches from the Colchester Circuit.


All the Circuit Churches are licensed to carry out weddings, Baptisms and Funerals can be carried out. Please contact the minister shown under the relevant Church on the Churches page of this web-site