As advisers we work closely to support you in your work with children, young people and families.
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Together we work to these values:
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Growing in Faith
Our work flows out of our relationship with Jesus. We look for God’s peace and holy disruption and follow where he leads. We have a commitment to reflective practice.
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Growing Together
Our ministry is a joint effort in which we support one another and those we serve. We go out of our way to work in partnership with others. We are known as a team that is trustworthy and reliable.
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Growing in Compassion
We are driven by our calling to serve. We recognise the needs of others and take action to help, even when it’s uncomfortable.
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Growing Hope
We are inspired by hope. We focus on solutions to overcome barriers with creativity and challenge the status quo. We remain positive in the face of challenges.
Meet the Mustard Seed team:
Matt Williamson
Mustard Seed Team Leader and Children, Youth and Families Adviser for the Colchester Episcopal Area
Areas of Expertise:
- Confirmation courses
- Schools ministry
- Collective worship
- Baby and toddler groups
- Mentoring and wellbeing
- Youth discipleship
Send Matt an email (Usual working days – Monday - Friday)
Revd Alan Moss
Children, Families and Youth Adviser for the Barking Episcopal Area
Working across the Diocese with the rest of the Mustard Seed Team, supporting those called into Children, Families and Young People's ministry
Areas of Expertise:
- Detached and outreach youth work
- Estates and low-income community ministry
- Youth discipleship and faith exploration
- School chaplaincy and prayer spaces
- Pioneering and Fresh Expressions with young people
- Developing and supporting youth leaders
- Engaging unchurched young people and those on the margins
Send Alan an email
(Usual working days: Monday – Friday)
Vicky Dreese
Children, Families and Youth Adviser for the Bradwell Episcopal Area
Working across the Diocese with the rest of the Mustard Seed Team, supporting those called into Children, Families and Young People's ministry
Areas of Expertise:
- Intergenerational worship
- Creative and relational ministry
- Family ministry and outreach
- Schools and community engagement
- Children's church
- Pastoral and relational support
Ann Sharp
Early Years Adviser
Areas of Expertise (Specialises in)
- Work with children 0-5
- Pre-school & nursery settings
- Crèche, toddler and play groups
- Baptism preparation
- Nurturing faith, worship & RE within Early Years settings
Send Ann an email (Usual working days - Monday, Wednesday and Friday)
Emma Anderton
Children, Youth & Families Adviser for Projects
Emma works across Chelmsford Diocese, one day per week, on specific projects - Catalyst, The Growing Faith Learning Hub and the Bradwell Schools Pilgrimage.