Rev Will Fletcher MA

Will Fletcher

I come to Haywards Heath after spending 5 happy years in Sheffield where I was minister of the Beacon Methodist Church and Knowle Top Chapel in the west of the city. However, having been born and growing up in north Hampshire and West Berkshire I’m glad to be moving back down south – especially before the snow comes! During my time in Sheffield I married Helen although we had met a number of years earlier at university.

Prior to ministry I worked for 4 years as a youth and children’s worker in a Baptist church in north Essex; and then for 5 years co-ordinating a charity that worked with children and young people in West Berkshire who had a physical disability or sensory impairment. Following that role I went to Wesley House, Cambridge to train for the ministry, although my studies also included a year studying at Candler School of Theology in Atlanta, Georgia in the USA.

One of my passions of ministry is walking alongside people in their journeys of life and faith. It is a privilege to join with people through the highs and lows of life. I find those key moments – baptisms, weddings and funerals – along with the ongoing rhythms of worship and celebrating Holy Communion to be so important for our lives. I also enjoy working and learning from people of other traditions and faiths and am committed to building bridges between various branches of the Christian family.

Outside of ministry I play tuba and have been playing for Deepcar Brass Band whilst in Sheffield. I also support Harlequins Rugby club; as well as Leyton Orient and Tottenham Hotspur Football clubs. I’m discovering enjoyment in gardening, although still have little idea as to what I’m doing! 

Antony Bartlett -  Youth and Families Worker

Youth Worker

I am so excited to be here as part of Haywards Heath Methodist Church. I have been working with young people and families for the past 7 years whether that's in a youth group, through church or in my roles working in schools, so to be able to bring some of my ideas to this church will be such a joy for me. 

I am a huge music fan so in my spare time I spend a lot of time listening & playing to all sorts, but
as well as that I love Basketball, Reading and going to the Cinema/Theatre! 
I am always willing to work alongside others so, please, any ideas or thoughts which you have for the youth and families work going into the future, let me know! I will happily sit down and have a
chat, whether it is about my role, about myself or just something completely different.
I am a very enthusiastic person and always willing to try out new things so keep an eye out for new events in the future, come and join us, see what we do!

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