The Heath & Havering Group of United Reformed Churches consists of 2 pastorates:
- Chadwell Heath, Nelmes Hornchurch & Trinity Upminster (ChaNT)
- Romford: Western Road
The Romford Pastorate is served by Reverend Alison Davis:
I studied law at UCW Aberystwyth and qualified as a solicitor after articles in local authority and the court service. I practiced for some years as a clerk in the magistrates court using my administrative skills in organizing courts and magistrates.
My theology degree & ministerial formation at Manchester University & Northern College was followed by a Master in Theology at Cardiff University whilst in my first pastorate. I was ordained in 1994 in Christchurch LEP Ogmore Vale, South Wales.
In 2001 I moved to Cardiff, called to serve as Training & Development Officer for the National Synod of Wales (50%) and Chaplain to Higher Education in Cardiff (50%). A member of a pioneering Team Ministry in the Norwich Area United Reformed Churches followed in 2007. 2014 saw me called to serve Bexley & Geddes Place, Bexleyheath, United Reformed Churches and in 2018 Emmanuel Methodist/United Reformed Church Sidcup joined the pastorate. I now serve two churches in Romford, part of the Heath & Havering Group (50%) and as Support & Development Tutor Northern College (50%).
My wider church experience has involved, Pastoral Committee Convenor, member of the Assessment Board, member of Assembly Commissions and the MIND advisory group.
[email protected]
01708 727955
The ChaNT Pastorate is served by Reverend Brian Buschkill.
Brian serves as Minister for Chadwell Heath, Nelmes (Hornchurch) and Trinity (Upminster) United Reformed Churches. A native of Evansville, Indiana, USA, Brian studied English Literature and Technical Writing at Purdue University, and holds a Master of Divinity degree from Christian Theological Seminary in Indianapolis. He was ordained in the United Church of Christ in 2009, and served as Pastor at St. Peter’s (Highland) UCC in Evansville for 13 years.
Brian, his wife Karen, and their daughter Anna arrived in Upminster in August 2022. Brian and Karen also have an adult son, Jack, who lives in the United States. While still adjusting to life in Britain, they are enjoying living in London, and are excited to be part of the Heath, Havering and Forest Group of URC churches.
You can contact Brian on 01708 784701 or at [email protected].
- Chadwell Heath, Nelmes Hornchurch & Trinity Upminster (ChaNT)
- Romford: Western Road
The Romford Pastorate is served by Reverend Alison Davis:
I studied law at UCW Aberystwyth and qualified as a solicitor after articles in local authority and the court service. I practiced for some years as a clerk in the magistrates court using my administrative skills in organizing courts and magistrates.
My theology degree & ministerial formation at Manchester University & Northern College was followed by a Master in Theology at Cardiff University whilst in my first pastorate. I was ordained in 1994 in Christchurch LEP Ogmore Vale, South Wales.
In 2001 I moved to Cardiff, called to serve as Training & Development Officer for the National Synod of Wales (50%) and Chaplain to Higher Education in Cardiff (50%). A member of a pioneering Team Ministry in the Norwich Area United Reformed Churches followed in 2007. 2014 saw me called to serve Bexley & Geddes Place, Bexleyheath, United Reformed Churches and in 2018 Emmanuel Methodist/United Reformed Church Sidcup joined the pastorate. I now serve two churches in Romford, part of the Heath & Havering Group (50%) and as Support & Development Tutor Northern College (50%).
My wider church experience has involved, Pastoral Committee Convenor, member of the Assessment Board, member of Assembly Commissions and the MIND advisory group.
[email protected]
01708 727955
The ChaNT Pastorate is served by Reverend Brian Buschkill.
Brian serves as Minister for Chadwell Heath, Nelmes (Hornchurch) and Trinity (Upminster) United Reformed Churches. A native of Evansville, Indiana, USA, Brian studied English Literature and Technical Writing at Purdue University, and holds a Master of Divinity degree from Christian Theological Seminary in Indianapolis. He was ordained in the United Church of Christ in 2009, and served as Pastor at St. Peter’s (Highland) UCC in Evansville for 13 years.
Brian, his wife Karen, and their daughter Anna arrived in Upminster in August 2022. Brian and Karen also have an adult son, Jack, who lives in the United States. While still adjusting to life in Britain, they are enjoying living in London, and are excited to be part of the Heath, Havering and Forest Group of URC churches.
You can contact Brian on 01708 784701 or at [email protected].
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