Orpington Methodist Church
Bringing Christ and community together
Contact Details:
Sevenoaks Road
Orpington
Kent
BR6 9JH
Regular Activities
Art Club
Held on Monday mornings between 9am and 11.30am.
Badminton Club for Ladies
A chance to play badminton
on Tuesday mornings.
Bible Study
On the first Wednesday morning of the month and the following Thursday evening. (Not in August)
Churches Together in Orpington
This local ecumenical group is part of the national body known as Churches Together in England. Representatives are the minister, a steward and another church representative.
Circuit Plan
This is produced by the minister and circuit ministers. The circuit plan is distributed quarterly giving details of circuit services.
Coffee Call
Wednesday mornings the concourse is open from 9.30 until 11.30 for a cup of coffee (or tea) and a chat. During August Coffee Call is held at the home of church members - details at church on Sundays. Once a month there is a hive of activity in the hall as people scuttle around the tables putting together our church magazine The Link.
Church Directory
Useful telephone numbers and email addresses are listed in the church directory which is published in September.
Flowers in Church
If you wish to make a donation towards church flowers simply add your name to the list on the notice board inside the concourse doors. The floral display is an integral part of our worship and at the close of the day the flowers bring cheer and hope to many who are sick or aged and infirm, or to those who have something to celebrate.
House Fellowships
It is not always possible, in the context of a church service, to ask questions, discuss the issues that have been raised, share one’s personal needs, or be prayed for. The house fellowship groups meet monthly, offering friendship and support as needed.
HOUSE FELLOWSHIPS AND GROUP LEADERS
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AVALON |
Pat |
01689 872062 |
The Link (church magazine)
This is a free magazine which is supported by donations. It is produced nine times a year and is widely distributed by a team of road stewards and by post to 'the exiles'! 'The Link' is available on the first Sunday in the month and the closing date for entries is 10 days before then.
December/January, May/June, July/August are combined editions.
Link dates
If you have anything for The Link please contact the editor.
MAD (Methodist Amateur Dramatics)
Meets on Tuesday evenings. Anybody interested in drama is welcome. There are usually two or three productions each year, including a pantomime. Assistance is also occasionally given in church services.
Men's Luncheon Club
This takes place on the third Monday of each month, but not in August, and all men are welcome. The hall opens at 12 noon and lunch, prepared by a team of church ladies, is served at 1pm. There is usually a speaker after the lunch.
NCT with Mothers & Others
Parents and carers meet in the Church Hall on Mondays between 2.00pm and 3.00pm term time for a chat and tea and biscuits while babies and toddlers play and have fun. Enquiries to Pamela Howkins.
Office
The church office is open on Thursdays between 1pm and 2.30pm.
Pastoral Services
Baptisms, weddings, funerals and counselling by arrangement with the minister. He can be contacted after worship or at his home. In the event of any other pastoral need please inform him directly, or via one of the church stewards, the group leader, other pastoral contact, or the church office.
Premises
Most of the week our premises are fully booked. It is therefore essential that dates of meetings, cancellations or special bookings should be arranged or notified as early as possible with the letting secretary. Church bookings should be made through the minister.
Sparklers
Fridays during term time 1.30-3.00pm in the Church Hall - for bumps, babies, pre-school children - and adults of any age! This weekly get-together provides a place for you and your little ones to relax and meet others. We aim to provide toys and other activities, a Bible based story (sometimes with puppets), songs, and splodgy creative stuff - drinks and biscuits too.
Traidcraft
After morning service every second Sunday in the month there is a Traidcraft stall in the concourse selling Fairtrade products.
Uniformed Groups
Rainbows, Brownies, Guides, Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Explorers meet weekly on the church premises. Details in Children & Youth.
VYP (Volunteer Youth Project)
An annual sponsored walk of 30km takes place in May, involving the whole church community. Proceeds are distributed to approved charities, also funding voluntary service at home and overseas for special projects involving young adults who are part of the church community.
Wednesday Circle
These meetings are for ladies of all ages and are held on the first Wednesday in the month. There is usually a speaker.
Working Party
This group meets on Thursday afternoons between 1pm and 4pm to help carry out repairs and improvements to the premises. Everybody is welcome – all ages - male or female - there are plenty of jobs for everyone!