Orpington Methodist Church
Bringing Christ and community together
Contact Details:
Sevenoaks Road
Orpington
Kent
BR6 9JH
The Bigger Picture
In Methodism local churches are grouped together in 'circuits'. We are part of the Orpington & Chislehurst Circuit which consists of 10 churches:
Orpington & Chislehurst Circuit (web page)
Bromley Common (web page)
Chelsfield
Chislehurst (web page)
Church of Unity, Ramsden - Methodist and Anglican
Emmanuel, Sidcup (web page) - Methodist and URC
Farnborough
Mottingham
New Eltham
Orpington - (this is us)
Petts Wood (web page)
London District: (web page)
The country is divided into over 30 Methodist 'districts'. Orpington & Chislehurst Circuit is part of the London District which covers roughly the area within the M25. Because of its large size the London District has three 'chairs' instead of the usual one.
The Methodist Church of Great Britain: (web page)
Although Methodism has spread througout the world, each country has its own autonomous 'connexion'. The Methodist Connexion of Great Britain consists of all Methodist churches, members, ministers and organisations within England, Scotland and Wales. It is governed by an annual Conference of elected representatives. Each year a president and vice-president are appointed to serve the connexion.
The Ecumenical Scene
Orpington Methodist Church is a member of Churches Together in Orpington and has good relationships with other local churches such as these.
All Saints, Orpington (web page)
All Souls, Pratts Bottom (web page)
Chelsfield Methodist Church
Christchurch, Orpington (web page)
Church of Unity, Ramsden
Crofton Baptist Church (web page)
Green Street Green Baptist Church (web page)
Holy Innocents, Orpington (web page)
Hope Church, Orpington (web page)
Orpington Baptist Church (web page)
Orpington Methodist Church (this is us)
New Covenant Church, Orpington (web page)
St Andrews, St Mary Cray
St Giles, Farnborough
St Johns URC, Orpington (web page)
St Martin of Tours, Chelsfield
St Marys, Green Street Green (web page)
St Michael and All Angels, Locksbottom
St Nicholas, Farnborough (web page)
St Pauls, Crofton (web page)
The national body which oversees the work and co-operation of the wider church is Churches Together in Britain and Ireland. (web page)
Charitable Links
We have been long-standing friends of Matthew Rusike Children's Home (web page) supporting orphaned and abandoned children in Zimbabwe
Some of the charities we have supported recently:
Action for Children (web page)
Supporting the UK's most vulnerable children for as long as it takes
Bible Society (web page)
Exists because millions lack the Bible in a language they can
understand, in a form they can use or at a price they can afford
Christian Aid (web page)
Works with people, of all faiths and none, in around 50 countries,
to eradicate poverty.
Harris HospisCare with St Christopher's (web page)
Provides free palliative care for people living with cancer and other
life-threatening illnesses across Bromley.
Fegans Child & Family Care (web page)
Offers a variety of support to children and families - from counselling
a child in their school to helping a mother provide boundaries for
children. Fegans seek to enable children, empower parents and equip
churches.
The Heal Project, Zambia (web page)
Run by, and for people living with AIDS and orphans
The Karibuni Trust (web page)
Supporting street children in Kenya
Keir Hardie Methodist Church (web page)
Methodist Homes (web page)
Providing care homes, housing and support services for older people
throughout Britain.
Spinnaker Trust (web page)
Helping schools in South East London and Kent to engage with
Christianity
Smile International (web page)
A locally based charity fighting poverty in many parts of the world.
Orpington Street Pastors (web page)
Patrolling the streets on a Friday night. Street Pastors have teams in
many towns and city centres, bringing a caring Christian presence
amongst the night-life.
Other Web Sites worth a look
Ship of Fools (web page)
A humorous online Christian magazine
The Family Friendly Churches Trust (web page)
Contains many resources for making your church attractive
The Alban Institute (web page)
Offers a free weekly newsletter which often contains interesting
and worthwhile ideas
Interface (web page)
A Methodist that explores contemporary issues from a faith based
perspective - based at Methodist Church House, London.
'Playtime' (web page)
A magazine on the Engage website - an unmissable resource for all
those involved in toddler groups
Magnet (web page)
A Christian magazine
Daily Bible Reading Notes:
BRF (Bible Reading Fellowship) (web page)
Christ Notes (web page)
Scripture Union (web page)
UCB (United Christian Broadcasters) (web page)
The Bible online:
Good News Bible (web page)
New International Version (web page)
New Revised Standard (web page)
Can't get to church on Sunday?
For corporate worship, visit St Pixels, the church of the internet
(web page)