Music before the service starts – summer 2019
You may have noticed that Alison and Sue have started playing (usually) 4 of the more contemplative songs from Songs of Fellowship before the service starts at 10:30. This started…
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The Buzz
The Buzz is a monthly email that brings all members of the Methodist Church in Britain together by sharing good news from across the Connexion. The stories tell of the…
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A message from the Minister – July/Aug 2019
Dear friends, I write this just before going on a pre-ordination retreat which is being held at Elim Conference Centre, Malvern, a beautiful place set in lovely grounds. The focus…
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Aldersgate Sunday
In the Methodist Church calendar, Aldersgate Sunday is the Sunday nearest to 24th May (traditionally known as ‘Wesley Day’) or the Sunday before it. It commemorates a life-changing moment in…
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Mothering Sunday
This is part of a BBC article about Mothering Sunday. The interesting thing is that the custom is called “Mothering” or “Mid-Lenting”. It is apparently always on the 4th Sunday…
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Minister’s letter June 2019
Dear friends, The month of June sees us enjoying the longest day of the year when it will stay light (weather permitting!) from sunrise at 4.46am until sunset at 9.21pm.…
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The World is mine
The World is mine Today upon a bus I saw a lovely girl with golden hair, I envied her, she seemed so gay, and wished I were as fair. When…
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The website of the Methodist Church
www.methodist.org.uk I was having a look at this website, and I’m impressed with it. For example: Did you know that this year is the 350th anniversary of Susanna Wesley’s birth?…
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From Fiona Budden (nee Kember-Smith)
I preached for the first time (ever) at my local church yesterday (10/2/19) here in Isleworth, London. I’ve slipped over to Church of England, but this one has a very…
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In memoriam plaques
If you would be interested in sponsoring a memoriam plaque for the back of one of the church chairs, in memory of a loved one, please speak to Sue Truby.…