Rev Allen Moyo · 07757 851463 · Email: allen.moyo@methodist.org.uk

Pickmere · Saint Andrew’s · Trinity & Weaver

I was born in Midlands province of Zimbabwe. At 14 our family relocated to Mashonaland West province.

God’s call to ministry came into fruition at the age of 17, and at 19 was received and stationed by conference. I went for ministerial training at United Theological College. After that I served MCZ for 23years as minister and leader of key committees.

I am married to Hazel. We have 3 children David, Danielle and Deon.

In 2020, the voice of God continued speaking to us and we set on God’s mission which took us here. We Ministers and the people called Methodists in Mid Cheshire circuit are going to proclaim the good news about God’s love and grace for humanity.

We come clothed in Genesis 1:27, “So God created man in His own image, in the image of God, He created him, male and female.” (NSV)

Messengers of Social Justice, Unity and Equality here we come proclaiming inclusivity. My philosophy I present to the world starting with us all, “Leave no one behind and experience everlasting peace, love and joy, leave someone behind loneliness and exhaustion will be your daily meals.”

We have never been in this country but God being our helper we have faith our children regardless of complexion they shall be yours, your grandchildren will be ours regardless country of origin.

The ‘have-nots’ through us shall have, the ‘haves’ and us will share. Let us together spread the Christian golden thread love, relationships and unity.

Teach us we will be willing to learn your ways of doing things. When off or on holiday, where there is music take us there, where there is soccer take us there, do not forget also taking us for spiritual walks.

I am pleased and humble to be taking over as Superintendent Minister on 1st September 2026 and with God’s help will strive to do my best.
Rev Susan Groves · 07492 544576 · Email: susan.groves@methodist.org.uk

Castle · Davenham · Hartford · Shurlach · Lostock Green

I grew up in Aintree, Liverpool, and studied dentistry at Liverpool University before beginning my career in General Dental Practice in Cumbria and later St Helens. I then spent two years in Nepal with the Baptist Missionary Society, working in an oral health programme, before returning to the UK to teach dental students at a university in Preston.

I was brought up in the Baptist Church, where I committed my life to God and was baptised. Over the years, my faith deepened as I took part in and served the life of the Church through music (playing the violin), children’s work, puppetry, catering, Bible study and prayer. Earlier opportunities also enabled me to serve as a lighting technician for a Christian singing group and catering for a Christian holiday company in Switzerland.

Around ten years ago, I found myself worshipping in a Methodist Church and immediately felt at home, drawn by the warm welcome and the way people sought to share God’s love with their neighbours.

I later felt called to leave dentistry and study theology at the Queen’s Foundation in Birmingham, where I sensed God leading me into ministry.

I am delighted to be joining the Mid Cheshire Circuit and look forward to getting to know everyone, particularly in Hartford, Davenham, Castle, Shurlach and Lostock Green. I’m passionate about prayer and encouraging others in their discipleship.

In my spare time, I enjoy reading, creative crafts, walking, cycling, snowboarding, gardening, exploring new places, and learning new skills - including learning to sail yachts, although often with more enthusiasm than skill!

Deacon Shirley Hassell · 01606 46919 · Email: shirley.hassall@methodist.org.uk

On hearing my accent, the first question I get asked is, “Where are you from?” I have lived in Britain for over 30 years and originate from Phoenix, Arizona, USA.

I came from the oven to the freezer! However, recent weather as it has been over the past few years, I’m not sure this is the freezer anymore!

I enjoy working alongside people as a team enabling others in their ministry. In this circuit, I am working with toddler groups, messy church, eco-church initiatives, along with various mission and outreach projects.

As a Deacon, I belong to the Methodist Diaconal Order which is a religious order focused by a Rule of Life. By following a rhythm of daily prayer, self-reflection, scripture reading and listening to God I draw strength and balance in life.

For relaxation I enjoy sitting in the back garden, listening to nature while drawing or painting. I also enjoy going to museums, watching movies, and doing anything creative!
Deacon Tim Coleman · 01606 888876 · Email: tim.coleman@methodist.org.uk

After leaving school I spent 23 years in electronic engineering. In the recession triggered by the 9/11 terrorist attack I was made redundant until in 2003 I began working as a lay worker for the Methodist Church in Norfolk.

Born in Essex and growing up in a village near the flat marsh lands between the rivers Blackwater and Crouch, my family spent most of weekends sailing on our boat, exploring the rivers of the east coast. I never went to Sunday school and very rarely went to church.

Whilst there I began exploring ordained ministry through the foundation course and after a somewhat torturous journey where so much of my life changed, I was finally ordained as a Methodist deacon in 2016.

I am married to Helen (also a Methodist Deacon) since 2015. I have 5 Children from a previous marriage, who are now married. I also have 3 stepchildren, also married and I have a total of 9 grandchildren. My mother still lives and is in Essex, my sister lives in Epsom with her husband. Sadly, my father died in August 2021.

I am a keen dinghy sailor, currently the Commodore of the Leigh and Lowton Sailing club. I also am a bit of an artist, creating spiritual art for my personal devotions, reflection of scripture and occasionally for use in worship and preaching.

I have not always been a Christian. It was not until 1987, after my middle son had just been diagnosed with a serious heart condition, that in desperation I prayed for him, and God answered. Everything changed from that point on.

Since that time my passion has been to make Jesus Christ known. I am pleased to be working with the Mid Cheshire Circuit to help the churches with their evangelism, concentrating in the first instance with the churches at Barnton, Comberbach and Sandiway.