Stockton Methodist Circuit

ORDINARY 25A 20th September 2026 A short act of worship and daily devotions Opening Prayers Take time to find something in your home that you hold as precious and important. It may be a photograph, a flower or personal item. Whatever you choose, consider: What is it that makes it important to you? What memories does it hold? How do you feel about it and what would happen if you lost it? Now imagine that God is holding you as precious and important: Loving and caring for you

ORDINARY 23A 6th September 2026 A short act of worship and daily devotions Opening Prayers God is everywhere, In this space and all spaces In this time and all times. God is waiting to meet you and is ready to welcome you Just as it has been for all eternity, So be still. Pause Get ready to notice the spirit working, Through words on the page, Through sounds around you, Through familiar and unfamiliar smells, Through all that you see when you look up from what you are readin

ORDINARY 22A 30th August 2026 A short act of worship and daily devotions Opening Hymn / Song: 20 STF – Be still for the presence of the lord – YouTube Opening Prayers Be still, in the midst of the noise. Be still, in the midst of the business. Be still, in the midst of all the distractions and the other places you could be today. Be still, for the Spirit of God is here, and is calling you to notice, If you can just be still. When all around is noisy and busy, help me in this

ORDINARY 21A 23rd August 2026 A short act of worship and daily devotions Opening Prayers God is everywhere, In this space and all spaces, In this time and all times. God is waiting to meet you and is ready to welcome you, Just as it has been for all eternity. So be still. Pause Get ready to notice the spirit working, Through words on the page, Through sounds around you, Through familiar and unfamiliar smells, Through all that you see when you look up from what you are reading

ORDINARY 20A 16th August 2026 A short act of worship and daily devotions Opening Prayers The light shines in the darkness, The joy comes in the morning, The hope rises, each new day. As I turn to meet with you today, As I lay down my burdens for a moment, As I ask forgiveness for my mistakes, And find acceptance in your love, Help me to see you here, alongside me, I pray, And help me to hear your call on my life, As I seek to follow you, God of all grace. Amen. You may now wi

The Stockton Circuit has bid a fond farewell to our Superintendent Minister Revd Dr. Vincent Jambawo. Vincent has served as Superintendent of the Circuit since September 2021. At a farewell service held on the 26th of July the Circuit enjoyed hearing Vincent preach, listened to testimony from members of the Circuit about his time here and had a very good sing (there were nine hymns!!!). Vincent has been a great supporter of the church's within the Circuit some of which have f