STARTING WEEK COMMENCING 9th JULY at Central…
MONDAYS 12pm to 1pm – Oasis, a quiet space for reflection and simply to ‘be’.
WEDNESDAYS 2pm to 4pm – Place of Welcome – a community drop in – a place of welcome for anyone who would like some company and a good old natter.
Central Methodist Church York is now part of the Place of Welcome network – a growing network of local community groups providing their neighbourhoods with places where all people feel safe to belong, connect and contribute.
Deacon Judith will be hosting an open meeting on Wednesday 27th June at 2pm for anyone who is interested in finding out more. All are welcome.
As part of the Thy Kingdom Come event from 10th to 20th May, Riding Lights are coming to Central, SATURDAY 12th MAY: 7.30pm
Roughshod: Deliver
THEATRE · COMEDY · DRAMA · INSIGHT
Five young people in search of their futures reveal some surprising stories of hope in their new faith-filled show for 2018.
A passenger on a train gets help from an unexpected stranger, a community is transformed by a shattering lesson, a small time crook gets an offer he can’t refuse…
Mixing comedy, dramatic storytelling, spoken word and the personal experience of the actors themselves, Riding Lights Roughshod deliver a show that asks: what happens when God intervenes in ordinary lives?
In an anxious world of mixed messages it can be hard to find truth among the headlines.
Join our five performers for an energetic, entertaining show about faith, hope and everything in between. Tickets available now from Rory Dalgliesh 01904 763707 (office) 07503 724055 (mobile)
Lent and Easter are important parts of the Christian calendar. There’s plenty going on at Central.
During Lent two small groups (Wednesday lunchtime and Friday evening) are meeting to discuss and consider the film ‘I, Daniel Blake’. Contact Deacon Judith if you’d like to join one of these groups – it’s not too late and you don’t need to be a church member.
Services during Lent and Easter:
Sunday 11th March 10:30am – Led by Deacon Judith – exploring our mission in the city through prayer, discussion and hearing stories from around our community. 4pm Service led by Revd Rory Dalgliesh will be a service of Holy Communion.
Sunday 18th March 10:30am – Led by Mrs Hilary Blake (change from published plan).
Sunday 25th March (Palm Sunday) 10:30am – All Age Worship led by Rev Rory Dalgleish. 6:30pm Worship led by Mrs Eliza Main.
Thursday 29th March (Maundy Thursday) – 7pm Tenebrae Service led by Deacon Judith Stoddart.
Friday 30th March (Good Friday) – 12pm – 3pm Church open for prayer and reflection. 6.45pm Good Friday Ecumenical Witness & Worship: Procession with the Cross from Parliament Street to York Minster; 7.30pm Churches Together Service in York Minster
Sunday 1st April (Easter Sunday). 10:30am Worship with Holy Communion led by Deacon Judith Stoddard and Dr John Schofield. 6:30pm Worship led by Rev john Schofield.
We have a Facebook page, where we normally post details of our services alongside any other relevant from our city and the world of Methodism. You can find it here: https://www.facebook.com/CentralMethodistChurchYork/ Make sure you ‘Like’ and ‘Follow’ to keep up-to-date.
The hymns that we sing are an important influence on our theology and hence the way we lead our lives. Singing has been at the heart of the Methodist story since it’s beginnings. The preface to the hymn book states “Singing hymns in worship assists us in meeting with the living God and helps us to grow in faith, discipleship and fellowship.” The same can be applied to using the words of hymns in personal reflection and prayer.
During Lent we’re going to be adding in a devotional and reflective element to our posts. Each day we’ll be posting the words of a hymn verse from our normal Hymn book, Singing the Faith. If you have a favourite hymn, or have spotted something that particularly speaks to you, or something that helps you during Lent, then let us know and we’ll include it. There’s 40 days to fill!
Please get in touch with your suggestions using the comments form below.