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New Brancepeth (formally known as Sleetburn)
has a membership of 16 with a regular congregation of 14.
The chapel is the first building you see when entering from
the west. The chapel was built in 1877. The chapel has always
played an important part in village life. The congregation
prides itself on its caring attitude and continues to seek
new ways of worship and service in the community.
New Brancepeth Methodist Church enjoys a strong working relationship with
the Anglican Church in the village (St Catherine’s), the centre-piece
of this relationship being the joint Carol Service. As part of Outreach
we hold more joint services in the Village Hall in conjunction with our
Anglican friends.
On May 18th and 19th 2007, we held a Flower Festival in our Chapel. This
was very well supported by Churches of all denominations and also other
organisations. In total, twenty six groups provided and staged an arrangement
depicting various aspects of their church life. It was a very successful
event drawing many visitors and friends to see displays of flowers that
were truly stunning. The Wesley anniversaries of 2007 were well marked by
this event. We thank all who supported us and enjoyed the fellowship over
the weekend.
3pm each Sunday except for the second Sunday in the month, when a Family
Service is held at 10am.
Women’s Fellowship Hour ~ meets on the last Monday in the
month in St Catherine’s Church.
Other meetings are held throughout the year ~ raising funds
for chapel and various charities.
Fairfalls Terrace DH7 7HB
Four miles west of Durham City between the villages of Ushaw Moor and Brandon.
For more information please contact the Minister
Brian Thornton
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