Droitwich Methodist Church Notices

STATIONS OF THE CROSS: VIA DOLOROSA: - CHRIST’S SORROWFUL WAY 

30th March - 4 April 2026

10.30-2.15 p.m. Explore the Easter story through 15 contemporary oil paintings by Worcester RSA Artist Sara Hayward. Free Entry - St Andrew’s Methodist Church, Pump Street, Worcester WR1 2QT

HOLY WEEK SERVICES AND EVENTS

Maundy Thursday      7.00pm           Droitwich MC Holy Communion Service - Rev Elizabeth Harris

2nd April                                      

Good Friday                    10:00am              CTiD Churches Together in  Droitwich - Walk of Witness Good Friday

3rd April                                                      Meet at Sacred Heart Church at 10.00/10.15am for a brief service, then process with the

                                                                        cross to outside the Library in Victoria Square for a short service at 11am.

Easter Saturday           10.30-12:00            Flowers for Easter and the Cross and Coffee Morning 

 4th April                        Pauline would appreciate help in decorating the church. The fundraising coffee morning is on that day so

                                         you will be assured of a cup of coffee or tea!

Easter Sunday 5th April   9.00am          Easter Sunday Morning Family Breakfast - with Rise and Shine and

                                                                     donkeys. For more information see the Facebook DMC Messy Church page

                                                                or contact our Family worker Sarah on droitwichfw@btinternet.com

10.30am         Easter Sunday Morning Worship led by Rev Elizabeth Harris including Holy Communion                                      - to worship with us on YouTube click HERE 

                                                FUTURE SUNDAY SERVICES

Sunday 12 April           10.30am         Coffee Church - Alison Griffin

          6.30pm - 7.30pm         The Well@DMC every second Sunday of the month, acoustic worship and reflective prayer. Commencing 12th April, in the Wesley Room,  in a relaxed atmosphere. This will be facilitated by the Worship Group, for any further information speak with Clare, Karen, Simon, Stuart or Clive" Come as you, all are welcome.

Sunday 19 April           10.30am         Morning Worship - Rev Pauline Salter (including Holy Communion)

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, pill packs and 'spectacles’ that go to India and Africa.  Please leave them under the bench in the porch. See note ❷ for an ECO event

MONDAY FELLOWSHIP - 2.30pm in the Wesley Room.  PLEASE NOTE WEEKLY PATTERN HAS CHANGED DUE TO EASTER.  April 13th Air Ambulance Diane -Thompson. April 20th Pentecost - Rev Liz Harris. All are welcome

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

CRAFT, GAMES AND CHAT - 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. April 2nd 2pm in the Wesley Room – You can’t buy a pen in Singapore by Grant Mackenzie

May 7th Afternoon tea and cake at Springridge garden centre for details see Christine Mackenzie.

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

Ladies Night – . Please note that there will be no Ladies Night in April as it falls on Good Friday

The next Ladies Night will be on May 1st - Craft session with Liz from 7pm in the Wesley Room. We ask for a donation of £2 towards church funds. Please come along and join in, all are welcome. Sarah Jessop

NOTE FOR YOUR DIARY:- We are hosting a CRAFT MARKET in the hall on Saturday 11th April from 13.00 - 16.00 If you know anyone who makes crafts and would like a table (£10 paid in advance) please contact Janet in the church office :- 079221949791.

If you hire a table, you can set up from 12.30. We would love to see you if you would like to browse and buy, Refreshments available.

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, with Deacon Corinne Brown & Rev Dr Judith Rossall, at St Andrew’s Methodist Church, Pump Street, Worcester.

Circuit Easter Offering Service – Sunday 3rd May 4pm Ombersley Road MC

Something special is coming…A Day to refocus. A day to be inspired. A day to grow your calling in worship with the West Midlands District and the President of Conference.

What: Our Story, Our Song: Growing your Calling in Worship   When: Saturday 9 May, 9:30 – 15:30
Where: Trinity Methodist Church in Kidderminster, DY10 2JL  Interested? Save the date - more details to follow soon!

Eco Film  hosted by the Circuit Eco Team at Bromyard Rd Methodist Church - 7pm On Saturday 16th May

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

NEXT CHURCH Notices

 Sunday 19th April. Any items for inclusion in these notices to be received by the afternoon of Wednesday 15th April please, to Elaine Humphreys Email: dmcnotices@btinternet.com – thank you.