Bridgnorth
United Reformed &
Methodist Church Cartway
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or the surrounding area, or are planning to visit Bridgnorth please do take a look at our church. We have information on our web site not just about the church and it's activities but also the related groups who use the premises. There is also news of forthcoming services and events. The church building is situated in the centre of Bridgnorth, on the historic Cartway, an ancient link between the High and Low Towns. There are stunning views over the River Severn from the window of the downstairs meeting room. The congregation is made up of people from a wide range of backgrounds, and a mixture of ages; there is a small Junior Church which meets every Sunday morning. As a church we are involved in a number of Outreach activities (see the Activities & Outreach page) and church members are constantly looking for ways to expand the involvement. Whether
you are an occasional or a regular visitor, you can be sure of a warm welcome.
Do join us - we'd love to see you.
Rev. Andrew Mann-Ray is the minister of the Cartway Church and Madeley, Broseley and Much Wenlock Methodist Churches. He is originally from Frinton-on-Sea in Essex, and moved into the West Midlands when he began training for ministry four years ago (2004). He is ordained as a United Reformed Church minister, but his commitment to and understanding of ecumenism enables him to be passionate about trying to bring churches closer together so that God’s kingdom can be realised in the local community. He says that this commitment to ecumenism stems from his attendance at and membership of his family church which was a United Reformed and Methodist LEP in Walton-on-the-Naze. This church gave him insight into how different denominations can work together and his passion for ecumenism has grown and deepened over the years as a result. Andrew entered training for the ministry at Queen’s College, Birmingham, with a Bachelor’s degree in Theology from the University of Durham. This enabled him to pursue his studies and as a result he was able to complete a Master’s degree in Applied Theology with particular emphasis in ecumenism. Between completing his Batchelor’s degree and beginning training for the ministry, Andrew worked in a care home as a carer with people with severe learning disabilities. He also worked with young people at the United Reformed Church’s National Youth Centre in Yardley Hastings. “Both these jobs were life transforming events”, he says, “And I don’t think I would be a minister today without them”. Andrew is passionate about football and enjoys watching a good game. He, however, does not follow a particular team, unless it’s England! Andrew also enjoys watching and playing pool and snooker, reading, particularly history books and walking in the countryside. Andrew is 28 years old and is married to Helen. Helen was born and grew up in Wolverhampton. She is a Local Preacher in the Methodist Church and a Theology student at Queen’s College, where they met. Andrew wants his ministry to people-centred and God-focussed. He is passionate to encourage Christian Education both for new Christians and more mature ones because he wants to enable people to explore further their own relationship with God and with others. “I want to be a good pastor to people”, he says, “And I want to encourage and enable people to discover their own gifts from God. I believe that if we are to catch God’s vision in Bridgnorth and the local area, we need to work together with our eyes and hearts open to God’s calling on our church”.
Bridgnorth United
Reformed & Methodist Church
Our Vision: We are followers of Jesus Christ, and we seek to be a Believing, Worshiping, Caring congregation, demonstrating His love in all we do You are visitor
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