Introducing our Minister, Revd Rachel Borgars
Rachel took up her appointment in the Circuit in September 2016, having served for the previous fourteen years in Keynsham and latterly, with Nexus Methodist Church in Bath together with Bathampton and Box (Wiltshire). She trained for the ministry at the South East Institute for Theological Education on a part-time course.
As well as being the Superintendent Minister, she is also the minister in pastoral charge at Kingsclere, Newbury, Thatcham and Whitchurch.
A native of Huddersfield and proud of her northern roots, Rachel studied European Studies and French at the University of Kent at Canterbury and also met her husband, Martin, to whom she has been married for nearly forty years. Prior to entering full-time ministry, Rachel worked for the Home Office in London in a variety of roles, which has provided some vital training in 'people skills' which she has made good use of as a presbyter.
The Borgars family is completed by an adult son, Chris, who has moved to Whitchurch with the family. Away from work, Rachel enjoys music, family history and supporting Bath Rugby.
As well as being the Superintendent Minister, she is also the minister in pastoral charge at Kingsclere, Newbury, Thatcham and Whitchurch.
A native of Huddersfield and proud of her northern roots, Rachel studied European Studies and French at the University of Kent at Canterbury and also met her husband, Martin, to whom she has been married for nearly forty years. Prior to entering full-time ministry, Rachel worked for the Home Office in London in a variety of roles, which has provided some vital training in 'people skills' which she has made good use of as a presbyter.
The Borgars family is completed by an adult son, Chris, who has moved to Whitchurch with the family. Away from work, Rachel enjoys music, family history and supporting Bath Rugby.
Our Mission Statement
Our mission is to share the Good News of Jesus Christ through our witness, our worship and by
our practical expression of His love within the community and the world in which we serve.
We seek to fulfil this mission through:
Our mission is to share the Good News of Jesus Christ through our witness, our worship and by
our practical expression of His love within the community and the world in which we serve.
We seek to fulfil this mission through:
- Various expressions of worship open to our community including Vintage Adventure -alongside traditional services.
- Learning and caring, through Pilgrims a bible study group which meets to study and reflectthrough fellowship.
- Service, by being a visible presence in our community, supporting older people with various activities such as Cuppa and Chat and Chair Based Exercises.
- Evangelism, through working out our faith in our daily lives and supporting the outreach andsocial projects of this church, Churches Together in Thatcham, and the Circuit.
