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Goodmayes Methodist Church

https://www.facebook.com/GoodmayesMethodistChurch

"Loving God, Serving Others, Growing Together"

Sunday Worship at 11.30 am

Goodmayes is one of the most ethnically diverse congregations in the Circuit. We enjoy the talents of a number of young musicians (and a few older ones) who play at the All-Age services. In the past two years extensive work has been undertaken on the premises to ensure a bright, welcoming environment which is used extensively by the community. Our membership is 78 (November 2023).

Our mission is
“Loving God, Serving Others, Growing Together”

To achieve our mission, we will continue to be

a welcoming and inclusive Church through respecting everyone equally.
a loving and hopeful Church through providing regular opportunities for people to explore and grow in the Christian faith through worship, prayer, and fellowship.
a caring and serving Church through offering well maintained premises, ensuring maximum flexibility of use, particularly as a place for children and young families in the local community.
a member of Goodmayes Fellowship of Churches, promoting ecumenical activity and seeking to strengthen our links with the other Churches.
a missional Church through supporting Christian mission both at home and overseas.

Young People

Sunday School/Junior Church

(3-16 years)

Sunday School meets at the same time as the adult service. Each month we have an All-Age service in which the young people often take an active part.

Young peoples' ministry

Youth Club meets on the second Sunday of each month (not August) from 5.30 pm to 7.30 pm.

31st October Service celebrating the life of Andrew Hoyte at Goodmayes Methodist Church

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27th October Sunday Service at Goodmayes Methodist Church led by Revd. Jacqueline Jones

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13th October Sunday Service at Goodmayes Methodist Church led by Revd. Jacqueline Jones

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6th October Sunday Service at Goodmayes Methodist Church led by Andy Packer

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Weekly activities (during term time)

Monday – Friday

Goodmayes Kindergarten

Monday

Guides & Rangers 7-8.45pm

Ilford Operative Drama Society (IODS) 7.30-10pm

Tuesday

Chadwell Heath Karate Academy 5-7pm (All weeks)

Zumba 7.15-8.15pm

Wednesday

Rainbows 5.15-6.15pm

Brownies 6- 7.30pm

Thursday

Scholars Tuition 4.30-6.30pm (All weeks)

Ilford Operative Drama Society (IODS)

Friday

Scholars Tuition 4.30-6.30pm (All weeks)

Future Focus Network Sports 5.30-6.30pm

Telugu Association of London 7-8pm

Bollywood Dance 8-9.30pm

Saturday

Scholars Tuition 9am-1pm (All weeks)

Slimming World 8-11.30am (All Weeks)

Sunday

Restoring Lives Worship Centre 2-5pm

Monthly activities

2nd Monday Fellowship Circle 2-4pm

1st & 3rd Monday Community group

1st Wednesday Goodmayes Philatelic Society

3rd Wednesday Hornchurch Lions Club

1st & 3rd Thursday Tears in action

Old Dagenham Methodist Church

"We welcome all, by the sharing of our faith, through worship, and reaching out beyond our church walls, in love and grace, to serve the community needs."

Sunday Worship at 10.30 am

We are a welcoming multicultural church based at Rainham Road South, Dagenham, Essex, RM10 8YT.
Old Dagenham Methodist Church has been based in Dagenham since the year 1888. In 1962 due to the widening of Rainham Road South our church was replaced by the present one. During that time we have served the needs of the community by opening our doors to various local groups to hire/use our church Hall and currently our church space for their activities.

The Peace4Life Support Group offers a space where parents, families and individuals who have been affected by knife and violent crime, can meet to talk over a cup of tea/coffee and offer each other support. The Group also discusses and works on initiatives to end youth violence in the community. The Peace 4 Life” Support Group currently meets once a month at 7.30pm at Old Dagenham Methodist Church.

The Group was started in 2020, following the increasing incidence of young people losing their lives to knife crime in Barking and Dagenham. In particular, 17 year old Duran Kajiama, a young man who lived close to the church and tragically lost his life to knife crime on 12 November 2016.

For further information please email

socran86@yahoo.co.uk / annk30@hotmail.co.uk

Junior Church

meets at the same time as the adult service on the second and fourth Sundays of each month, and is divided into two groups, ages 3-10 and 11-18 years.

Junior Church activities

Learning about the bible through reading the bible, role play, watching DVD's craft activities
Discussions about social issues from a Christian perspective
Preparing and leading church service once a year
Social activities: theatre trips, bowling, museum visits, talks on social issues.

Lettings enquiries

020 8593 9840 / 07785 108574

Weekly activities

Tuesday

Foodbank 5-6.00pm

Wednesday

Slimming World 5.30-6.00pm

Thursday

Slimming World 10.00 am

Tea@2 2.00 pm

Monthly activities

1st Thursday

Peace4Life Support group 7.30pm

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Barkingside Methodist Church

www.barkingsidemethodistchurch.org

"Enabling discipleship, celebrating differences in worship and action."

Sunday Worship at 9.30 am

Our doors are wide open to people from all backgrounds, regardless of where they are on their spiritual journey. Together we try to be the kind of church described in the Bible where there is relevant teaching, heart-felt worship, honest friendship, constant prayer, and compassionate care for those in need. We aim to practice the kind of uplifting Christianity that can influence and encourage the entire community. Our worshippers can choose to receive a weekly news sheet keeping them in touch with church life. Personal contact is regularly maintained by our pastoral visitors who offer a listening ear and where possible support to those who request it. Our membership is 38 (November 2023).

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'As Disciples of Jesus Christ we seek to:

develop our own relationship with God;

welcome everyone to worship;

make new followers of Jesus Christ;

serve our Community.'

We strive to share the love of Jesus with one another and our 'neighbour' by:

Underpinning everything we do with worship and prayer;
Celebrating differences in our church life;
Nurturing a culture which is people - centred and flexible;
Nurturing our young people in faith and helping them to develop their worship and discipleship;
Supporting justice, especially alongside the most deprived and poor people in Britain and across the world.
Encouraging new ways of worship and action in our community
Valuing God's creation and working to preserve it
Developing confidence in speaking of God and faith in ways that make sense to all involved.'

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Worship & Fellowship

Sunday Worship

Our morning service is at 9.30 am, and is followed by refreshments. Our Sunday School/Junior Church is not active at the present time. Young people are welcome to stay in church for the main service.

Thursday Social Group

We meet on Thursday from 10.30 am to 12.30 pm for fellowship.

Weekly activities

Scout, Cubs, Beavers and Rainbow and Brownie Groups meet on our premises and there is a daily pre-school nursery, and a range of other hirers including dancing and karate classes, a local choir and other churches. For more information, please visit the relevant page on our website.

Lettings Information

A range of rooms are available, details from

lettings@barkingsidemethodistchurch.org and on our website.

Ecumenical Links

We have strong links with a number of local churches through the North Ilford Fellowship of Churches and with other faiths via the Redbridge Faith Forum.

Those that wish to receive a daily prayer, weekly newsheet and weekly District updates via email please contact info@barkingsidemethodistchurch.org

Barking Methodist Church

"Gathering, Growing and Serving"

Sunday Worship at 11.00 am

Barking Methodist Church (BMC) is an open, vibrant church with a congregation of old and young Christians from different nations, located in Barking Town Centre. At BMC we are committed to bringing people together to grow and learn as Christians through support, care, and being good neighbours. Our motto is 'Gathering, Growing and Serving'.

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Our Mission Statement:

Barking Methodist Church (BMC) welcomes people of all ages and backgrounds, in a community of vibrant worship, as it celebrates the love of God.

Through its ministry of teaching, pastoral care and fellowship, BMC encourages members to grow as Christians, and to discover and use their gifts to build each other up.

BMC seeks to serve the community, by offering hospitality, a safe space, and activities that will enable people to discover the fuller life that we believe God wills for them and for all people.

The Drive Methodist Church

www.drive-methodist.church

"Being faithful to the commandments of Jesus and the calling of the Methodist Church"

Sunday Worship at 11.15 am

A warm welcome awaits you at The Drive Methodist Church. We are a diverse congregation, with many different ages, cultures and family structures represented. We strive to make people feel welcome when they visit by showing them understanding, tolerance and acceptance that go hand in hand with being faithful to the commandments of Jesus and the calling of the Methodist Church. We are proud of all aspects of our church including the building itself which is kept meticulously maintained, and of course our music. We are fortunate to have a talented organist and a choirmaster who will encourage anyone with a love of music and singing to have a go! Our membership is 52 (November 2023).

The Drive Methodist Church aims to be faithful to the commandments of Jesus, and the calling of the Methodist Church.

In seeking to be faithful The Drive Methodist Church is committed to:

provide a weekly opportunity for all people to worship God in Christ, here at The Drive Methodist Church.
enable people to grow and learn as Christians through mutual support and care.
be a good neighbour to the immediate and wider community.
sharing our faith with others through pastoral care, church activities and communication.

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Sunday School/Junior Church

(3-16 years)

We will cater for any ages that worship with us and the children meet in groups appropriate for their age.

The Drive Youth (TDY)

TDY are aged 6 years to 16 and we have a older age group up to 25 that also meet. TDY plans events, contributes to services and leads services a few times in the year, sharing what is important to them.

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Weekly activities

We have a weekly bible study, choir practice, and coffee mornings held in various local cafes.

Lettings

There are spaces available to let in the church hall and buildings. To book a room please email:

bookings@drive-methodist.church

Ecumenical Links

We have links with St Andrew's Church and the other Christian churches which meet on our premises.

For all information, please contact us on: info@drive-methodist.church

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Beacontree Heath Methodist Church

www.beacontreeheathmethodistchurch.org

"Reaching out in God's love through the hospitality of Jesus"

Sunday Worship at 10.00 am

We are a church with a growing congregation from different areas of the word: Nigeria, Ghana, Zimbabwe and the UK. We welcome many young families to our regular Sunday Worship and have Junior Church for all ages at the same time as the service, so parents can enjoy the fellowship without worrying about the children! We have an active fundraising team, and open the church to events regularly throughout the year. Our membership is 62 (1st November 2023).

Our Mission Statement:

"We are here to build bridges, nurture and reach out in God's love through the hospitality of Jesus"

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Junior Church

meets at the same time as the adult service every Sunday unless there is All Age Worship.

Junior Sunday School

We welcome children from 4 to 10 years to Junior Sunday School for a time to learn about the Bible and about Jesus Christ through various activities.

Senior Sunday School

We welcome young people aged 11 and up to Senior Sunday school. We strive to help young people make sense of the world through the teachings of Jesus, and learn how the lessons from Scripture can be applied to their everyday lives. Various activities take place, followed by discussions on how we can use what we have learned in the days ahead. We follow the lectionary, so the young people can discuss what they have learnt with their families after the service.

Weekly Church activities

Monday

Linedancing 2-3.30pm

Wednesday

Open House Social group 2-3.30pm

Friday

Choir, 8pm

Lettings

The premises are let out to a number of outside groups, including Tutors, a choir, a recovery support group and another church. The hall, and other rooms, are available to hire for parties, and if you are interested in making a booking for this, or any other purpose, please call 020 8517 6159. Information about the spaces available can be found on our website:

www.beacontreeheathmethodistchurch.org

Fundraising

We have an active fundraising team, who organise

events throughout the year (usually monthly). These include sales, quiz/games afternoons, parties and an annual International Evening. For further information, please check our website:

www.beacontreeheathmethodistchurch.org

Gantshill Methodist Church

www.gantshillmethodistchurch.org.uk

"Sharing the love of Jesus in our church, our neighbourhood and our world"

Sunday Worship at 10.00 am

Gantshill Methodist Church is made up of people. Ordinary people just like you. We are people who know the love of God in our lives and can witness to the many ways in which God has blessed us. We are all at different stages in our journey of faith and life. We seek to be a nurturing, supportive community, committed to faith, fellowship, growth and development supporting one another and living out the Gospel, the Good News of Jesus Christ, in our everyday life in whatever way we can.

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We are a small, loving and welcoming church offering a spiritual home for you.

Our priorities are...

Underpinning all we do with God-centred worship and prayer
Nurturing a culture in the church which is people-centred and flexible
Encouraging varied expressions of worship
Supporting justice, especially alongside the most deprived and poor - in Britain and worldwide
Developing confidence in speaking of God and faith in ways that make sense to all.

24th November, 10.00am Service led by Revd Jacqueline Jones

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17th November 10.00am Service led by Revd Diane Smith

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10th November, 10.00am, Service led by Revd Jacqueline Jones

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3rd November 10.00am United Service led by Revd Jacqueline Jones

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Sunday Worship

Our Sunday Worship begins at 10am and is conducted by Ministers, Preachers and our Worship Leaders. The services are live-streamed on our Church YouTube Channel.

Children are welcome, unfortunately we do not have a Sunday School at present. However the service is relayed to the creche where parents may take their children if they wish to.

Tea and coffee are served after the service.

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Open Thursday

Open Thursday is a place where anyone in our neighbourhood can come and join in for coffee/tea and chat from 12 noon to 4pm! Free WiFi is also available for visitors.

Weekly activities

15 community groups meet regularly on our site, including a Recovery Group and their Support Group. There is a close relationship between the church and these groups. For more information, please visit the relevant page on our website.

Ecumenical Links

We are part of the North Ilford Fellowship of Churches, which organises united services and events in the area.