Menston Methodist Church

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

'Loving God and Loving our Neighbours'

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.

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

	COVENANT GROUPS A new series of sessions will commence in September led by Jo Dixon on the topic of 'Wisdom for Life' based on a DVD by Rob Parsons. See the Autumn Messenger and Sunday Notices for details.

	FRIDAY CLUB Friday Club Trip to Marrick Priory Outdoor Education Centre Friday 20 to Sunday 22 September Next Friday Club 27 September
	MESSY HARVEST CANCELLED Harvest Messy Church Saturday 28 September
	HARVEST FESTIVAL Sunday 29 September 10.30am Donations to St Vincent's
	ORGAN RECITAL Saturday 19 October 2.30pm Organ Recital by our organist, Michael Pratt followed by afternoon tea
	CHRISTMAS FAYRE Saturday 23 November 10am to 12 noon £1.50 entry

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


		MINISTER'S BLOG Musings from Rev Tim Perkins
		Please visit our Photos page. Latest additions:
		Latest website additions: Wednesday Group programme 2019/2020 New Mission Statement Friday Friendship Group programme 2019/2020 Drama Group
		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 SAFEGUARDING NEWSLETTER FEB 2019
		MENSTON METHODIST CHURCH MISSION STATEMENT
		MENSTON METHODIST CHURCH PRIVACY NOTICE

NEWS ........

THE POWER AND THE STORY (3): A new one-year series of themed preaching commencing in September 2019.

CAMEO: Latest news about CAMEO lunches.

CORNERSTONE NEWS: 2019 charity presentations.

CHRISTIANS AGAINST POVERTY (CAP): Please see attached poster which gives an update on the Wharfedale & Aireborough CAP Debt Centre.

GIANNA offers confidential one-to-one support and advice to women and girls during and beyond pregnancy. The service is open to all, and is run by friendly, experienced and non-judgmental staff. They are extremely grateful for our help and support.

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: Unwanted mobile phones (minus SIM card) and used inkjet cartridges can be donated to the British Red Cross - donation box on window sill just inside the Church side door.

CORNERSTONE CASHIERS NEEDED: If you or anyone you know might be interested in offering a couple of hours fortnightly to man the till in Cornerstone, please speak to Tim Kelly or David Brown.

VIVACE YOUTH CHOIR: Do you enjoy singing and entertaining and are aged 8 and over? If so, you would be welcome to join our Vivace Youth Choir.

CORNERSTONE IS RECRUITING VOLUNTEERS: Would you like to help in our friendly community cafe.

SUN CLUB LOGO: We are pleased to announce our Sun Club now has its own logo, developed from the ideas of our Sun Club children.

FOOD CONTRIBUTIONS NEEDED BY ST VINCENT'S: Please donate any spare tinned or dried goods (or toiletries) which will be used to support individuals and families in situations of extreme need. Donation bins in Cornerstone and the Church foyer.