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Worship within Our Circuit

Situated in the Tees Valley, the Stockton circuit consisting of 8 churches, is an eclectic mix of churches ranging from urban to rural, including the long-established John Wesley’s “favorite [sic] chapel", in continuous use since 1763 found in Yarm. The mixture includes modern, purpose-built premises and older, carefully-renovated ones. The churches also have strong ecumenical links, both through Churches Together and through individual arrangements. The circuit is blessed with local preachers and worship leaders.

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We have services on  Sundays and Tuesdays. Details of services can be found on our preaching plan.

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The service at Yarm Methodist Church is available online at the Yarm Methodist Church YouTube channel.

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Greens Lane Methodist Church holds a service on  a Saturday of each month, which is a fun, informal and interactive service that anyone is welcome to join.

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  • What is the Methodist Church?
    The Methodist Church is a Protestant Church founded in the eighteenth century by John Wesley, his brother Charles and friends in Oxford. They met regularly for Bible study, prayer, Holy Communion and discussions about their faith. It was this ‘methodical’ approach that gave rise to the name 'Methodists'. John Wesley, who started the movement that eventually became the Methodist Church, believed that faith should come truly from the heart, and that it had to make a difference to how you lived your life. And this remains true today. With millions of Methodists all across the world, you’ll find Methodist or Partner Churches in countries from Antigua to Russia, and from Australia to Zimbabwe all as part of the wider and greater Methodist family.
  • What do Methodists believe?
    Methodists are part of the universal Church of Christ, and bring our own special witness to it. We have always been clear that no-one is beyond the reach of God's love. That love and forgiveness are there for everyone who turns to God, and not just for a chosen few. ​ Through Jesus' death on the cross, and his resurrection, Methodists (along with all Christians) believe that God broke the power of all that is evil, both in the world and in ourselves.
  • What happens during Methodist worship?
    Methodist services are led by a minister, a local preacher or a worship leader. They can range from the formal to the very informal, depending on those leading worship and on the practice of the local church. However, worship is likely to include: enthusiastic singing of hymns and songs (both old and new). readings from the Bible in a modern easily understood translation. heartfelt prayers which relate to what is going on in the world. preaching which applies the gospel (good news or message) of Jesus to life today. an opportunity to reflect on our relationship with God. ​ Some services also include Holy Communion (or the Lord's Supper) which recalls Jesus' last supper with his friends on the night before he was crucified. The bread is shared and the 'wine' is drunk, although the 'wine' in a Methodist church is non-alcoholic.
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