Welcome to Wingrave Methodist Church

Minister: Rev David Jenkins Tel.01296 488963 ...E-Mail

Secretary: Pat Roberts (01296 681334)

Stewards: Pat Roberts and John Cotton (01296 681226)

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Church address: Nup End Lane, Wingrave, HP22 4PX (...map)

How to Find us: The Church is situated on the right hand side of a bend in Nup End Lane which is a turning off Winslow Road.

Access & Parking: There is limited parking in the lane and in Twelve Leys. A footpath from Twelve Leys joins Nup Lane adjacent to the church. There is access for the disabled at the rear of the premises and there is a loop system in the chapel.

Sunday Services:
Normally at 10.00 am. but can be 6.00 pm. on the last Sunday in the month.

PREACHERS APPOINTED TO LEAD WORSHIP IN FEBRUARY

5th February	at 10.00 am.	Alison McMillan
12th February	at 10.00 am.	John Bush
19th February	at 10.00 am.	Paul Thomas
26th February	at 10.00 am.	Rev. David Jenkins Holy Communion

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NEWS in the PEWS for more detail and news of current events (...click)

About us: Wingrave Methodists are a small group of ordinary people who enjoy fellowship and a shared belief. We pride ourselves on being happy and positive. Our services are open to all and we will always be delighted to welcome you. Come and meet us - and perhaps stay afterwards for a cuppa when we promise not to coerce or convert you! We hold a small library of Christian books.

Mission Statement We have spent a lot of time refining the wording; for the final version ( ...click ) here.

Our Pastoral Mission – four members have got together to discuss the possibilities which had been raised at various Mission Statement meetings and our Members‟ service.
It was agreed that we should begin with "baby steps" – the first of which is to gather a list of those who would be willing to commit themselves – even if only for small amounts of time – to visit, telephone, keep contact with, or otherwise befriend those in our community who are in need. If you think you would like to get involved, please contact Daphne (688438) or Jan. Thank you – and watch this space!

Singing the Faith

The Methodist Church is introducing a new hymn/song book entitled "Singing the Faith". In time it will replace "Hymns and Psalms" which was introduced in 1983. It seeks to "serve the people called Methodists in the present age".

We have opportunity to buy this new book at a discounted pre-publication price and we shall be ordering 40 for use by the congregation, plus a Full Music edition.

There is opportunity for members of the congregation to purchase their own copies, should they so wish. Prices are:

Words edition Full Price £9 Pre-publication price £7.50

Full music edition Full Price £30 Pre-publication price £25

Large print edition Full Price £15 Pre-publication price £12.50

Circuit Meeting: We are delighted to announce that our scheme for the refurbishment and rebuilding programme was approved at the recent Circuit Meeting and a grant of £30 000 towards the cost was agreed. Our thanks are extended, as always, to the Circuit for its continued support of our Chapel in so many ways. Thanks too to David Jenkins and Pat Roberts for representing our efforts at the meeting, and to John Cotton for his hard work in putting it all together.

Your Generosity
In the space of little more than a fortnight the two churches in Wingrave raised a very big sum for charity … more than £1,500
Harvest supper, auction and collection raised £795 for the Whitechapel Mission; £550 for the Pakistan Flood Appeal; £227 for Macmillan Cancer Support. A very big thank you to all those folk who supported these events.

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Other Activities:

The Nup End Café: On Tuesdays tea or coffee is served from 9.00 to 11.30 am then simple lunches (soup, roll, pudding, tea or coffee) on Tuesdays from 12.00 until 1.30,
All ages & appetites welcome! Profits are donated to a charity chosen by the Church Council each year.
The Gentlemens' Breakfast meets periodically on Saturday mornings 8.55 – 11.00 for food, fellowship & philosophical discussion. All points of view welcomed!

Contact Bryan Round (01296 681621).

The Monday Choir meets on Monday evenings at 8.00 p.m.
A group of highly non-professional singers, who do it for fun. No skills or religious
affiliations required, just enthusiasm. If you would like to try your hand at singing…… Contact John Alexander (01296 681295).

We also provide a venue for:

Art Classes
Dance Classes…… and many other things.

We have the following accommodation for hire:

Large meeting room, with seating for up to 32 people
Small meeting room, suitable for up to 8 people
Full kitchen and toilet facilities

Modest hire charges for careful hirers.

Contact: Sheila Cotton (01296 681226).

150 years (and more!) of Wingrave Methodist Church

For an archived report containg comments and pictures of this great week of celebration
... click here