Minister

Our minister is Rev Patrick Stonehewer who joined us in September 2023.

My Christian journey began in a small village chapel on the outskirts of Sheffield, before study took me to Bath and Merseyside, then employment to SW London, Bristol and Reading, where Sandy and I lived for over twenty years whilst our family was growing up.

My ordained ministry brought me back to Bristol for a second time to serve as a presbyter (minister), where my initial appointment covered a group of churches in the N & NW of the city and across the border in South Gloucestershire. I am now privileged to have oversight at ‘Vic’ (Victoria Methodist) in Clifton and the ecumenical Church in Westbury Park, a partnership with the Church of England.  I’m inspired by the variety of my current responsibilities, which open up opportunities to share the message of God’s love for all, whatever our background or circumstances, and to put it into practice.
Alongside the tasks of ministry, I enjoy running around the streets and open spaces of Bristol, try to escape for the occasional offshore sailing trip and I love walking in the countryside and mountains.

Leadership Team

Church Council Secretary – Veronica Wilson
Secretary to Leadership Team – Gemma Keeley
Church Treasurer – Khupi Moeng
Assistant Treasurer – Joan Seward
Worship Co-ordinator – David Pleasants
Pastoral Secretary – Ruth Hudson
Learning Co-ordinator – Hugh Lloyd-Jones
Outreach Co-ordinators – Jane Stacey, Tim Melling and Joy Morison
Events Co-ordinator – Helen Harrison
Property Representatives – Kevin Cornelius and David Ball
Communications Co-ordinator – vacant
Safeguarding Officer – Janet George
Faith in the Future Co-ordinator – John Barnett
Lettings – Robert Harrison