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Bowburn Methodist Church has a membership of 35 with an average congregation
of about 20 worshipping every Sunday morning. The congregation, of all ages,
is drawn mainly from Bowburn and the two surrounding villages of Shincliffe
and High Shincliffe.
The present building was built in 1910, following the amalgamation of the
“Tin Chapel”- a Primitive Methodist church which was on the
top of the hill in Bowburn; and the “Central” Methodist church
at the bottom of the hill. Initially it served the spiritual needs of a
mining community.
A traditional Methodist chapel, the congregation welcomes newcomers with
warmth and fellowship. We also worship God together bear witness to God
through service in the local community.
Sunday 10.30 a.m.
Women’s Fellowship
Women from the church and the wider community meet to hear various speakers,
and for fellowship together. They meet on the 1st two Wednesdays of the
month in the church hall at 2.00 p.m.
Kids Club
During school term times, a thriving group for youngsters between the ages
of 5 and 9 meet each Tuesday at 5.30 p.m. in the church hall, for a fun-filled
programme.
At present there is a waiting list for children wishing to join the Kids Club.
The “Drop In”
During school term times, the mothers and carers of pre-school children
of the local community meet on Thursdays from 9.00 am to 11.30 am in the
church hall. Refreshments, games and entertainment for the children are
provided.
There is also a “quiet room” and always someone present, for
those, perhaps recently bereaved, who wish to chat over coffee to a sympathetic
ear.
Baptisms, Weddings and Funerals
Please contact the Minister.
Ash Terrace DH6 5AS
Bowburn Methodist Church lies on the main road through Bowburn (A177),
at the bottom of the hill, opposite the Library and the Community Centre.
For more information please contact the Minister.
Revd Shaun Swithenbank
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