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Methodist meetings were first held in the area in the
early 1870s after the sinking of a pit shaft at Esh New Winning
in 1865. The present church was built in 1932 following the
union of the Wesleyan and Primitive Methodist Societies. It
is a substantial building and was a remarkable achievement
at a time of depression and considerable local hardship. A
wide variety of groups have gathered and dissolved over the
years. At one time the church even had its own tennis courts!
Central
to the life of the church, throughout its life, has been a
strong and enduring faith in Jesus.
We
have a large and pleasant building in Esh Winning with beautiful
views across the Deerness river. We offer a warm welcome to
all visitors.
There
is a well established membership in the church at Esh Winning,
currently 34, with additional worshippers regularly joining
us.
Sunday Worship is at 10am.
Playgroup and Mother and Toddlers: Mondays 1.30
- 2.45pm
Playgroup only: Wednesday 9.30 - 11am
Homemakers (Ladies Fellowship): alternate
Thursdays 7.30pm
Monthly
fellowship with other Methodist Churches in the South West
Area of the Circuit.
South of the main road (B6302) through the village. Turn into Evenwood
Road opposite the Baptist Church. The Methodist Church is
at the end of the street.
For more information please contact the minister
Brian Thornton
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