Revd. David Grosch-Miller, BA

United Reformed Church, South Western Synod Moderator

Born in Gateshead and, after school, worked in the building supply trade.  Active in youth work within the then Congregational Church, received a call to full time ministry and trained at the Congregational College, Manchester receiving a degree from the Victoria University of Manchester. 

After pastorates in Bradford (1975 - 85) and Roundhay, Leeds (1985 – 2002) in West Yorkshire became Moderator of the South Western Synod of the United Reformed Church in 2002. 

For most of my ministry I have been on the Governing Body of one school or another.  Married to Carla who, until we married, was Senior Pastor of a United Church of Christ congregation in  Oak Park on the western edge of  Chicago . Carla is now on the staff of STETS (Southern Theological Education Training Scheme) in  Salisbury . Between us we have three children who think themselves grown up, Paul, Susan and Katja and one new grandchild Jake. 

Hobbies include walking the South West coastal path, films, theatre and remaining a faithful if often frustrated supporter of Newcastle United F.C. 

Revd. David Ellis  

Area Chairman, Methodist Superintendent

Tel.  012252 783001

Revd. Roy Fowler 

Tel. 01249 813340   

e-mail:  rfowler@wiltsunitedchurches.org.uk

Roy Fowler was ordained to the United Reformed Church Ministry in 1981 after training at the Congregational College in Manchester and gaining both a Certificate in Biblical Knowledge and a degree in Theology from the University of Manchester.  His first pastorate was in the North Devon Group of Churches from 1981 to 1986.  After that he ministered to Malmesbury and Wootton Bassett URCs from 1986 to 1995 (both in Local Covenant LEPs).  In 1995 he moved to be a minister in the West Wilts United Area with oversight of Warminster United Church, Westbury  Methodist Church and Westbury URC.  From 2000 to 2006, he was Minister of Hall Green and Olton URCs in the Birmingham Area.  Roy was Ecumenical Officer for the West Midlands Synod for nearly five years.  He has also been involved in the selection of ministers at both Synod and National level.

Roy enjoys the pastoral side of ministry.  He lays importance on the careful preparation for worship and preaching.  He continues to read theology as he believes that the gospel needs to be re-interpreted for each new generation.  Roy also sees the church in a time of transition as we learn again how to share the gospel in our society. He is committed to working ecumenically whenever possible.  He thinks that ministry is for the community as much as for the church and that the church and its members are called to give expression to the gospel in the whole of life.

Roy enjoys trying to play golf, music, walking, reading and watching cricket. Roy is married to Christine who is also a United Reformed Church minister.  They have one grown up daughter, Susan.

Revd. Norman Price

Tel: 01373 858805

e-mail: nprice@wiltsunitedchurches.org.uk

Revd. Alison Morley

Tel. 01225 702232

e-mail: amorley@wiltsunitedchurches.org.uk

Alison is part of the West Wiltshire Interfaith Group that is a gathering committed to encouraging respect and love between people of all faiths and none. The photo was taken at a recent gathering were they explored ‘Silence as a Meeting Place’ and prayed together. “It was a joy to share with such open and caring people and touch at the deepest place of our humanity; our faith in God”. 

WWIFG meetings are open to all, please contact Alison for times and directions if you are interested in coming to the meetings. 

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