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Colchester Methodist Circuit is contiguous with, the Colchester Borough Council area, with the exception that Dedham and various villages on the Dedham side of Colchester which are part of the newly created (in September 2010) Tendring 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 twelve church buildings in the circuit, which is served by three Ministers. The circuit is involved with ecumenical projects developing new community facilities in those areas of the town where extensive housing development is taking place. It 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.

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.

The Circuit Ministers are, John Allison who is the Superintendent Minister, Catherine Bowstead and Ruth Ridge.

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