Minister's Letter
This year's Methodist Conference took the decision to reaffirm "Our Calling", a statement originally adopted by the Conference in 2000. Paul takes us through what it means for us today.
Welcome!
Coffee and Chat Extra
Anyone who fancies a cup of tea or coffee, a slice of cake and a chat is welcome to come along. If you or someone you know is lonely, at a loose end, just passing the church or simply wanting a chat, you are welcome to pop in and join us - the more the merrier!
We are meeting from 2.30 to 4pm on Fridays,
- 19th October, 2nd November,
- 16th November, 30th November,
- 14th December, 28th December.
Big Brunch
After what seem an age Big Brunch is finally back on Saturday, 20th October, between 10.30am and 1pm. It will cost you £4 for the full English brealfast but other options are available. We look forward to seeing you there.
Other Saturday dates are as follows:
- 17th November 2018,
- 19th January 2019,
- 16th February 2019,
- 16th March 2019
11th November 2018 - Remembrance Lunch
Following the Remembrance service on Sunday, 11th November there will be a lunch. Whilst coffee and tea are being served a film showing the building of our church will be shown. There will be no charge for the lunch but provision for donations will be available. It would be useful if we knew approximate numbers so if you are coming, please give your name to Anne, Sue or Sylvia.
Lets us build a house ...
Let us a build a house where all are named,
their songs and visions heard
and loved and treasured, taught and claimed
as words within the Word.
Built of tears and cries and laughter,
prayers of faith and songs of grace,
let this house proclaim from floor to rafter:
All are welcome,
all are welcome,
all are welcome in this place.
Marty Haugen (b. 1950)
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Merton Citizens
Merton Citizens is an alliance of 17 faith, education and community institutions working together for the common good. Over the past year members have spoken to over 9,000 local people to identify the issues that we care about and deternmine what needs to change. Please download a copy of their 2018 Local Election Manifesto and their Impact report, Merton.
We are looking within our church for a Mental Health Champion for which training will be given. Could that be you? If you want to know more then please Contact Us.
Christian Care
Christian CARE is a charity working in the London Borough of Merton. They are a group of 40 volunteers from 16 different churches offering help to anyone whatever their race, colour or religion. Each year over 150 families, whose lives are in crisis, are supported. They are always in need of food, clothes and furniture, so please follow the link to their website for their latest requirements.
Several people from Martin Way volunteer for Christian Care. If you are interested please look at their Volunteers page and get in touch.
Faith in Action
Our Harvest gifts this year went to Merton Faith in Action, who every Wednesday and Friday throughout the year, run the Merton Homeless Drop-in with the help of volunteers. On average about 65 homeless and vulnerably housed people attend each session. These are mainly men, and a few women, for whom little other help is available. As well as a warm and friendly welcome they can get a high-quality hot lunch, internet access and help with filling in on-line forms, and help with moving on. Learn more about this charity at the FiA website.
Gift Bags
For the past two years, Martin Way Methodist Church has hosted a charity concert in November given by the Wimbledon Rock Choir for the charity
"Gift Bags for the Homeless".
This year the concert is being held on Saturday, 17th November at 7.30pm. Entry is free but if you would like to make a difference, please bring gifts suitable for a homeless person. Please download an example Gift Bag List of needs.
More details nearer the time.
Room Hire and Availability
To see if a particular room is available for your event go to our Contact Us page where you can check before emailing your enquiry to our Booking Secretary. Alternatively, you can check by clicking Check availability.
GDPR - Privacy Policy
In view of the new General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) coming into effect on Friday, 25 May 2018, we have updated our Privacy Policy to detail how we collect, store and handle your personal data to reassure you that your data is safe with us. Please by left-click to read or right-click to download on the following link - MWMC GDPR Data Privacy Notice
Services for October 2018
| Sunday 7th | 10:30 | Rev Paul Timmis (Communion, Cafe Worship, Harvest and Parade service) |
| Sunday 14th | 10:30 | Brenda Cannon (Morning Worship) |
| 18:30 | Rev Paul Timmis (Holy Communion) | |
| Sunday 21st | 10:30 | Richard Graham (Morning Worship) |
| Sunday 28th | 10:30 | Valerie Ashcroft (Morning Worship) |
Services for November 2018
| Sunday 4th | 10:30 | Tony Loft (Morning Worship) |
| Sunday 11th | 10:30 | Rev Paul Timmis (Holy Communion) |
| Sunday 18th | 10:30 | Brenda Cannon (Morning Worship) |
| 18:30 | Rev Paul Timmis (Healing & Holy Communion) | |
| Sunday 25th | 10:30 | Rev Paul Timmis (Cafe Worship) |
