John Tudor (minister)
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R. John Tudor was a Methodist Minister. He was the last of what were called the 'Mission Men' in Methodism.
in America and visited Fort Worth, Texas where he was later made an honorary Texan and Freeman of the City of Fort Worth. He also served in Brighton's Dome Mission and to Brighton he later retired. He was Superintendent Minister while serving 14 years at Westminster Methodist Central Hall until 1995 where he supported members of civic life and built good relationships with his ecumenical neighbours including the late Cardinal Archbishop Basil Hume. He was Chaplain to the Ancient Order of Foresters, served on the Board of Regents at Harris Manchester College in Oxford, and was a trustee of the Joseph Rank trust for 33 years.
A memorial service was held at Westminster Central Hall on Sunday 7 February 2010 attended by the Lord Mayor of Westminster, the Dean of Westminster Abbey, the Auxiliary Bishop of Westminster Cathedral and with an address by the Rev Paul Hulme.
. He trained for the Methodist Ministry at Hartley Victoria College, Manchester.
Ministry
Tudor's early years of ministry saw him serving mainly in the Methodist Missions of the Midlands, including Queen's Hall, Derby and Coventry Central Hall. While in Derby he built links with the United Methodist ChurchUnited Methodist Church
The United Methodist Church is a Methodist Christian denomination which is both mainline Protestant and evangelical. Founded in 1968 by the union of The Methodist Church and the Evangelical United Brethren Church, the UMC traces its roots back to the revival movement of John and Charles Wesley...
in America and visited Fort Worth, Texas where he was later made an honorary Texan and Freeman of the City of Fort Worth. He also served in Brighton's Dome Mission and to Brighton he later retired. He was Superintendent Minister while serving 14 years at Westminster Methodist Central Hall until 1995 where he supported members of civic life and built good relationships with his ecumenical neighbours including the late Cardinal Archbishop Basil Hume. He was Chaplain to the Ancient Order of Foresters, served on the Board of Regents at Harris Manchester College in Oxford, and was a trustee of the Joseph Rank trust for 33 years.
A memorial service was held at Westminster Central Hall on Sunday 7 February 2010 attended by the Lord Mayor of Westminster, the Dean of Westminster Abbey, the Auxiliary Bishop of Westminster Cathedral and with an address by the Rev Paul Hulme.
Early life
Tudor was educated at Clee Grammar School for Boys in Cleethorpes and later at Manchester University before joining the Royal Air ForceRoyal Air Force
The Royal Air Force is the aerial warfare service branch of the British Armed Forces. Formed on 1 April 1918, it is the oldest independent air force in the world...
. He trained for the Methodist Ministry at Hartley Victoria College, Manchester.