Welcome to the web site of Christ Church URC, Rayleigh
Minister's Page
Our minister is David Rees, who has been at Christ Church, Rayleigh since 1999. David is married to Birgit who is a minister and presently also works as a counsellor. They have two school-age children,
Rebecca and Sebastian.
David, who is Australian, studied in Melbourne, Australia; Bonn, Germany; and Westminster College, Cambridge.
David writes;
"Life is full of twists and turns. I never in my wildest dreams thought that I, an Australian, would end
up living in England married to a German. Sometimes life is good to us, and the unexpected is a pleasant surprise.
At other times though, the surprise is anything but pleasant and can become a disappointment or even a disaster.
I believe the life of faith can help us cope with all of life's surprises. Faith can't stop bad things happening but
can bring comfort and support. Faith helps us celebrate the good things in life, and also makes us aware of others who
aren't as fortunate.
Being involved in a church such as Christ Church enables you to find a faith home. In all the varied church activities
- whether 'spiritual' or not - there is a basis of faith in God. It is good to find out the difference God can make in
your life. It is also good to be part of an environment that encourages you to do that.
God bless you in your search for Him."
If you would like to know more about any aspect of our
church, please contact our minister by e-mail:
Our minister is David Rees, who has been at Christ Church, Rayleigh since 1999. David is married to Birgit who is a minister and presently also works as a counsellor. They have two school-age children, Rebecca and Sebastian. David, who is Australian, studied in Melbourne, Australia; Bonn, Germany; and Westminster College, Cambridge.
David writes;
"Life is full of twists and turns. I never in my wildest dreams thought that I, an Australian, would end up living in England married to a German. Sometimes life is good to us, and the unexpected is a pleasant surprise.
At other times though, the surprise is anything but pleasant and can become a disappointment or even a disaster. I believe the life of faith can help us cope with all of life's surprises. Faith can't stop bad things happening but can bring comfort and support. Faith helps us celebrate the good things in life, and also makes us aware of others who aren't as fortunate.
Being involved in a church such as Christ Church enables you to find a faith home. In all the varied church activities - whether 'spiritual' or not - there is a basis of faith in God. It is good to find out the difference God can make in your life. It is also good to be part of an environment that encourages you to do that.
God bless you in your search for Him."
If you would like to know more about any aspect of our church, please contact our minister by e-mail: