The Learning Network aims to make learning & development central to the life the Methodist Church by offering support, training, and learning & development opportunities for everyone in theBedfordshire, Essex & Hertfordshire, East Anglia, Lincolnshire, Northampton, and Nottingham & Derby districts.
Working across the five districts in the region, we are here to support your local church, circuit and district with your learning and development needs.
We also offer training and resourcing online beyond our regional boundaries.
The aligned officer for Lincolnshire District from Eastern team is Tim Annan. You can find his details below.
Ann Howlett-Foster
Ann is a Learning & Development Officer for the Eastern region. She loves to engage in creative and positive conversations with individuals and groups to find ways forward. Ann works part time, and is also a freelance facilitator and graphic recorder. When not working she enjoys singing and making silver stuff.
Contact Ann howlett-fostera@methodistchurch.org.uk | 07799 900481
Tim Annan
Tim was appointed to the Learning Network in April 2024. Details will be added soon.
Contact Tim: annant@methodistchurch.org.uk | telephone to be added
Michael Wadsworth
Michael is a Learning & Development Officer for the Eastern Region. He has a passion for teaching, biblical studies and theological reflection and particularly loves to help people to read the Bible with greater confidence and expectancy. He has spent the last two years working for Fusion UK. Prior to this he spent 9 years serving churches in Basingstoke and Derby as youth worker, student worker and teaching pastor. In his spare time he tutors for King's School of Theology and is completing an MA. Michael lives in community in Derby and worships as part of a small, experimental church plant.
Contact Michael: wadsworthm@methodistchurch.org.uk | 07791 036801
Jenna Thorne
Jenna Thorne is a Digital Learning & Development Officer for the Eastern region, aligned with the East Anglia District. Jenna has an extensive background in creative arts ministry, theatre and community work. Jenna works part time and is also Artistic/ Executive Director of therapeutic arts charity, Talitha Arts. Jenna's main areas of work are digital communications, engagement & mission; stewarding; and student ministry.
Contact Jenna | thornej@methodistchurch.org.uk | 02074 675190
Stuart Watkin
Stuart Watkin is a Learning & Development Officer for the Eastern region, aligned with the Bedfordshire, Essex and Hertfordshire District and with responsibility for Equality, Diversity & Inclusion. He has worked in education for two decades, in prison education, the Sixth Form College sector and secondary schools, and was Vice Principal of an Academy in London. He lives in London with his wife and dogs. Stuart's main areas of work are equality, diversity & inclusion; additional needs and chaplaincy.
Contact Stuart | watkins@methodistchurch.org.uk | 07825 669586
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