Church Notices

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 We look forward to seeing you as everyone is welcome here.

THIS SUNDAY - 2 NOVEMBER 2025

   Droitwich Methodist Church Notices

Sunday 2nd November 2025

SUNDAY SERVICES

Sunday 2nd November     9.00 Rise and Shine led by Sarah Jessop

                                    10.30 Rev Richard Wilde - to worship with us on YouTube click HERE        

                                    16.00 Rev. Elizabeth Harris – ‘In Loving Memory Service’ in the Wesley Room, during which we remember and give thanks for friends and family members who have died. There will be an opportunity to light a candle in someone’s memory, if you wish (this will be provided). The service will include reflective hymns, prayers, and a Bible reading; you are welcome to participate, or simply to sit in silence if you prefer. There is no dress-code; come just as you are.

Sunday 9th November    Remembrance Sunday

               10.30   Christine Parker - Coffee Church/Remembrance

Sunday 16th November 10.30 Rev Elizabeth Harris- Safeguarding/Holy Communion

Sunday 23rd November 10.30 Robert Lewin-Jones

Readings For Coming Week  

www.methodist.org.uk/our-faith/the-bible/a-word-in-time/

PRAYER CHAIN

 our church offers prayer support through the prayer chain. Prayer requests are handled with sensitivity and care and circulated to our prayer volunteers. Janet Staley: church office contact email: droitwichmethodistchurch@btinternet.com

LARGE PRINT HYMNBOOKS AND WORSHIP BOOKS 

- if anyone has problems with reading text displayed on the screens in the Church/Wesley rooms can they let one of the stewards know please as it may be possible to provide large print copies of Singing the Faith and The Methodist Worship book.

REGULAR EVENTS

ECO CHURCH – Thank you for your continued efforts in recycling - greeting cards, stamps, empty ink cartridges and pill packs. Please leave them under the bench in the porch.

MONDAY FELLOWSHIP – We meet on the 1st and 2nd Monday of each month.

Next Meetings:

·       November 3rd All Hallows’ Eve with Tony Martin.

·       November 10th Acorns Children's Hospice with Jo Musson.

All are Welcome. In the Wesely Room 2.30 to 4.00ish - Tea. Biscuits and a warm welcome

WEDNESDAY COFFEE MORNING 10.30am each Wednesday in the Wesley Room. We look forward to seeing you.

CRAFT, GAMES AND CHAT  - Wednesday 26th November. Come along and enjoy a cup of tea and cake on the

4th Wednesday afternoon of each month from 2 pm to 4 pm.

BABY AND TODDLER GROUP (term time only) – Thursdays from 10-11.30am, during term-time. For more Info, please contact Sarah at droitwichcfw@btinternet.com.

THURSDAY FRIENDS. Next meetings:

·     6th November, Lunch at The Castle 12.30pm. Please contact Christine Mackenzie if you want to come so that we can book numbers.

·    4th December - Music and mince pies.

·   January 2026. - No meeting

·    5th February - AGM followed by talk from Rev Liz Harris.

WELCOME CAFE is open each Friday, in the Wesley Room, (term-time only) from 3.20 to 5.20 approx. 

LADIES NIGHT - The next Ladies Night gatherings will be on: 

·       7th November for a bring & share supper and card making and on

·       5th December for Christmas music with Mandy.

Please put the dates into your diary and contact me if you'd like more information. Sarah Jessop

DATE FOR YOUR DIARY

CHRISTMAS MARKET

Will be held this year on Saturday 22nd November from 10.30 - 13.00. It will be another opportunity to open wide our doors to the community, socialise and raise money for our church.

Hot Potato Discussions

·       Monday 3rd November Week 2: Refugees and Asylum seekers –at 7pm

·       Tuesday 11th November Week 3: War and Conflict at 7pm

Please come along for a conversation about these current issues and how we might respond as people of faith

ADVENT CONVERSATIONS.

Once again, the Circuit will be following the Methodist church Advent/Christmas theme - which this year is GIFTED. You are very welcome to join our Advent Conversations - an informal place to share our thoughts on the theme and enjoy each other's company as we chat.  The dates, themes and time are as follows

7pm Wesley Room 

·   Nov 26th - Be the gift

·    Dec 3rd - Bearing gifts                 

·    Dec 10th - The gift of hope

·    Dec 17th - The gift of life (Venue subject to change)

For more information please have a word with Chris Parker or contact her via email chrisp29548@gmail.com

Further items of interest from CTiD, around the Circuit, DiSTRICT and Beyond:

(for your awareness, prayer and support)

True Colours Worcester (formerly Inclusive Gathering Worcester) A monthly gathering of LGBTQIA+ Christians and allies, who meet for worship and support. 2pm - 4 pm. every third Saturday each month 22nd November with Deacon Corinne Brown at St Andrew’s Methodist Church, Pump Street, Worcester.

‘For Goodness Sake!’ - Warm greetings from the Connexional Team - On Saturday 8th November, a gathering of Christians who long for justice is taking place at Reach Conference Centre, Derby, and we would love to see you there! Called ‘For Goodness Sake!’, it’s being organised by the Joint Public Issues Team, on behalf of the Methodist, Baptist, and United Reformed Churches. Whether you are fired up by politics or overwhelmed by the state of the world and unsure what to do, this conference is the perfect opportunity for us as Christians to connect and recharge. Hear from inspirational speakers, reflect, and learn together as we commit to making the world a better place. Explore some of the biggest justice issues of our time through workshops, worship, listening spaces, crafts, and more. Tickets are just £15, and free for under-25s and those on low incomes. For more information and to book your tickets, visit our website at 2025 Conference – Joint Public Issues Team. For regular updates, follow our social media accounts: Facebook (facebook.com/jointpublicissues) and Instagram (JPIT - The Joint Public Issues Team (@public.issues) 

FOR MORE INFORMATION

CHURCH WEBSITE: http://www.droitwichspamethodistchurch.co.uk/

FACEBOOK: https://engb.facebook.com/DroitwichMethodistChurch/

Family Worker: - Sarah Jessop droitwichcfw@btinternet.com

Rev Elizabeth Harris - elizabeth.harris@methodist.org.uk

office: - Contact Janet Staley on the church office mobile 07922949791 droitwichmethodistchurch@btinternet.com

THE NEXT CHURCH Notices

will be on Sunday 16th November. Any items for inclusion in the notices to be received by WEDNESDAY 13th November afternoon, please, to Elaine Humphreys Email: dmcnotices@btinternet.com