Menston Methodist Church

Main Street, Menston, Ilkley, West Yorkshire LS29 6NB
Minister: Rev Tim Perkins
Lay Pastor (Discipleship & Outreach): Jo Dixon

WELCOME to the website of Menston Methodist Church.

If you live in Menston or nearby, are new to church or just browsing, we hope you will find the information you are looking for. If you don’t, please use the contact form and we will respond to your query as soon as possible.

Our calling is to respond to the gospel of God's love in Christ, to live out our discipleship in worship and mission and to offer care and compassion to all God's people, locally and globally, through the power of God's Spirit.

There are many activities taking place within our Church, but the best way to meet us is to come to our main Sunday morning service at 10:30am. All are very welcome, whatever your age or background.

You will find us on Main Street in the middle of Menston. We are easy to find, almost opposite the Malt Shovel pub! There is a small carpark to the right hand side of the Church. The building is wheelchair accessible.

Our community café, Cornerstone immediately adjoins the main Church building.

CHURCH UPDATE:

From Sunday 25 July 2021 you will no longer be required to pre-book to attend our Sunday morning services. Our main concern is still that of your safety. You can sanitise your hands on arrival and give your contact details if you wish. Please do continue to wear a mask when not seated and whilst singing. We also ask you to consider others when choosing where you sit. We are delighted that the pew cushions are back and you will be able to sing - Hallelujah! If you still do not feel comfortable about returning to worship a service sheet will be available each week during August.

CORNERSTONE COMMUNITY CAFE

From Monday 19 July 2021 Government coronavirus restrictions lifted and Cornerstone reflected this. Mask wearing is no longer compulsory inside, although anyone who wishes to continue to wear a face covering is welcome to do so. We are, however, asking all our customers to be mindful of other people’s concerns and anxieties, especially when approaching other tables. If you feel uncomfortable at any point, please do speak to the team leader, or contact Jo or Charlotte.
Cornerstone menu.

PASTORAL LETTERS:

There will be no Pastoral letters during August.

Rev Tim's Pastoral letters of 21 July 2021, 13 July 2021, 8 July 2021
30 June 2021, 23 June 2021, 16 June 2021, 8 June 2021

WORSHIP FROM HOME:

Please click on the links below for Worship from Home Service Sheets, Resources and Online Services:

SUNDAY 1 AUGUST 2021
Halfway to Freedom - Living without poverty

SUNDAY 25 JULY 2021 : Service

SUNDAY 18 JULY 2021 : Service
Shift : Halfway to Freedom - Extending Hospitality

SUNDAY 11 JULY 2021 : Service

SUNDAY 4 JULY 2021 : Service
Shift : Halfway to Freedom - Striving for Equality

SUNDAY 27 JUNE 2021 : Service

SUNDAY 20 JUNE 2021 : Service
Shift : Ordinary People 5

SUNDAY 13 JUNE 2021 : Service

SUNDAY 6 JUNE 2021 : Service
Shift : Ordinary People 4

FOR PREVIOUS SERVICES PLEASE CLICK HERE

ADDITIONAL ONLINE SERVICES:

Please click on the links for online services from:
Wesley's Chapel
Methodist Central Hall

UPCOMING EVENTS ..........

	CORNERSTONE VOLUNTEERS' PARTY Wednesday 1 September 2pm to 4pm Tea Party to say 'thank you' to all Cornerstone volunteers Past & Present RSVP

Please see weekly notices, Church Family News and Calendar for information on other events and activities.

		MINISTER'S BLOG Musings from Rev Tim Perkins
		Sign up for E-Newsletters from: The Methodist Church and take a look at the new Wharfedale and Aireborough Methodist Circuit and the Yorkshire West Methodist District websites. C ONNEXION: The latest edition of The Methodist Church magazine. VIEWPOINT: The latest edition of the Circuit's look ahead to what's coming up.

		MENSTON METHODIST CHURCH SAFEGUARDING POLICY CHILDREN & YOUNG PEOPLE CONTACT/CONSENT FORM
		MENSTON METHODIST CHURCH MISSION STATEMENT
		MENSTON METHODIST CHURCH PRIVACY NOTICE

NEWS ........

CIRCUIT PREACHING PLAN: The preaching plan for September to November 2021 is now available.

CORNERSTONE: From Monday 19 July 2021 Government coronavirus restrictions lifted and Cornerstone have reflected this. Mask wearing is no longer be compulsory inside, although anyone who wishes to continue to wear a face covering is welcome to do so. We are, however, asking all our customers to be mindful of other people’s concerns and anxieties, especially when approaching other tables. If you feel uncomfortable at any point, please do speak to the team leader.

ORGAN VOLUNTARIES: A CD is now available of the organ music recorded by Michael Pratt for online services. Price £5 with proceeds to church funds.

ECO CHURCH: We are delighted that we have been awarded Bronze Eco Church status in recognition of our efforts to care for God's Earth through Worship, Teaching, Management of Buildings and Land, Community & Global Engagement, and Lifestyle.

FOOD CONTRIBUTIONS NEEDED: Ilkley & Otley Foodbanks are co-operating during the Covid-19 emergency and sharing supplies. The nearest drop-off is the Co-op in Burley or any major local supermarket. Alternatively, donations can be dropped off at Cornerstone Cafe during opening hours. Financial donations can be made to Leeds North and West Foodbank. Cheques made payable to Leeds North & West Foodbank and sent to LN&WFB, 62a Burley Road, Leeds LS3 1JX or online donations to: Unity Trust Bank PLC - Account no. 20357911 - Sort Code 60-83-01.

FAIRTRADE: We are delighted that our status as a Fairtrade Church has been renewed.

REQUEST FOR CHILDREN'S BOOKS: St Vincent's are wanting for books for 0-5 year olds. This is for a new group being set up to support parents/carers in reading to their children, particularly where the parent or carer is not a confident reader themselves. Please drop off at 133 Main Street or bring to church for Charlotte.

REFILL: Cornerstone has signed up to this national scheme whereby anyone can pop into Cornerstone during opening hours and have a water bottle refilled for free. The Pantry in Main Street is also part of this scheme. Download the App.

UNWANTED JEWELLERY: Any unwanted jewellery (including broken and costume jewellery) can now be gifted to raise funds for the Alzheimer's Society. Charlotte has envelopes available for any donations.

RECYCLING: Used inkjet cartridges can be donated to the British Red Cross - donation box on window sill just inside the Church side door.