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North Road Methodist Church has 100 members with an average
congregation of about 70 of all ages worshipping each Sunday
morning. A gathered congregation, people come from various
parts of Durham to worship at North Road and all are made
very welcome. In the centre of University accommodation we
take our outreach to students seriously.
Although
rightly proud of its history, North Road sees itself as a
church committed to telling people of the good news of Jesus
to people in the 21st Century. We offer a wide variety of
worship on Sundays and in the week. As a gathered community
we acknowledge the importance of fellowship with one another
~ to share one anothers joys and sorrows. We constantly look
at our programme to ensure we are meeting the needs of those
who attend and see if we can offer anything else to the people
of Durham.
We
believe that God has something to offer all people and want
to share that good news with others. North Road has a long
tradition of "sound" theology standing as it does
close to the University ~ however, we do not think this should
mean "boring".
Every two years the church considers its use of money and talents.
In 2006 our latest stewardship campaign began 'Why are you doing that' encouraging all to think about what we do in and out of church. We are supporting WaterAid and the building project 'Access for All' which will include
installing a lift into the church.
The
former Caretakers Cottage at the rear of the church is now the HQ for Durham Christian Partnership.
We are proud of our links with other local churches.
On
Sunday afternoons the church is used for worship by the Durham
Cho-Dae Korean Church http://www.durhamchodae.org
contact Durhamchodae@hotmail.com
Sunday
10.30am ~ Style of worship varies including
traditional, modern, all-age and cafe style.
Midweek
Worship ~ Different programmes throughout the
year ~ please contact the Minister
for details.
YPF Worship ~ This is a circuit event based at North Road and open to the young and young at heart. it is held on the first Sunday of each month 7.00pm - 8.30pm with the emphasis on Fun, Food and Fellowship. If you want to just join in the worship join us at 7.45pm.
Activities
Morning Prayer
The Minister, Layworker (Norma) and others gather for prayers and coffee each Wednesday morning at 9.30am. Join us again for prayer 10.50am each Friday before Mannas and at 10.10am Sunday Morning before worship.
Junior
Church (Superintendent: Debbie Wright debbie@mdwright.freeserve.co.uk
)
The Junior Church meets on Sunday mornings, beginning by joining
in with the 10.30 service, then later breaking off for children's
activities.The Junior church is organised into groups for
children of different ages. The children also contribute to
worship on some Sundays.
YPF (Young Peoples’ Fellowship - Leader - Martin Wright martin@mdwright.freeserve.co.uk)
The group, for the older children, meets regularly on Sunday evenings at 7 o'clock (either in the church or at the Minister’s Manse) and enjoys a wide range of activities, including games, music practice YPF Band, art and entertainment. Recently the group have been looking at theology in films. (its more interesting than it sounds!) New members are very welcome!
YPF (Young People's Fellowship ~ Younger group) This is a meeting place for young people in years 6, 7 and 8 at school. - Leader - Anne Offler )
This group meets each Sunday at 7pm evenings at 7 o'clock (normally in the church hall). Through various activities art, craft, drama, dance etc the group aims to consider how faith interacts with everyday life. New members are welcome!
YPF
(Young People's Fellowship - Co-ordinators: Rev Paul Wood
rev.paulwood@ntlworld.com
and Anne Offler anne.offler@virgin.net
)
This is a circuit run fellowship based at North Road. YPF
meets on the first Sunday in the month from 7.00pm - 8.30pm
for Fun, Fellowship, Food and worship. In many ways this is a church within a church. The young people are asked to help to plan and
lead worship which often leads to interactive worship including computer generated worship aids. The worship is supported
by the YPF band who rehearse as part of YPF. Contact
Paul or Anne
for more details.
Wednesday
Fellowship (President Jean Anderson)
The Wednesday Fellowship is affiliated to the Methodist Network.
Open to both women and men they meets on alternate Wednesday
afternoons at 2.30pm. The meetings provide a time of devotion,
talks from a variety of speakers, tea and fellowship. Once a month
the Wednesday Fellowship holds a Faith Tea. A light meal is provided and a
small charge is made with this going to the stewardship campaign.
20’s to 30’s Group ~ NEW (contact Norma Nevin)
This small group meets at the Manse once a month to share lunch, to discuss faith and the issues of life and to pray.
House Fellowship(contact Martin and Debbie Wright)
A group of 30 and 40 somethings gather in family homes to share in fellowship and consider what the Bible has to say to everyday life.
Church Choir (Choir Master: Edgar Senior)
The choir leads the singing during Sunday worship, and contributes anthems to the services. They practise each Tuesday evening at 7.30pm. The choir also organises an annual coach outing and sing annually at the Beamish Museum.
Concerts (contact Marion Senior)
Since the Church purchased the mini grand piano for worship we have been the host to regular bi-monthly concerts. See newsletter ~ Connexions (below) for details.
MANNA's
(contact Norma Nevin)
The place to be on Friday lunchtime!
Light lunches served from 11am - 1.30pm at reasonable prices
- including soups, jacket potatoes and home made desserts.
A Listening Post also available if you would like to discuss
anything with the Minister or trained 'listener'.
Craftworks ~ NEW (contact Jean Jackson)
Are you looking for something new to do, perhaps you want more time to do something you enjoy, perhaps you just want to meet friends, old and new, for an hour or two – or perhaps all three!! Well Craftworks could be just the place for you. All are welcome – and not just the ladies! Why not come along, bring a friend and see how Craft Works bringing people together in a caring and sharing atmosphere. Craftworks meet Tuesdays
Something Missing? (contact The Minister)
For what’s currently happening ask for a copy of our Newsletter Connexions or see the weekly notice sheet. The Church is here for you. If there is something missing that might further the Mission of God why not speak to the Minister?
North
Road Methodist Church is in the city of Durham. Adjacent to
the Bus Station and "down the hill" from the railway
station. By car look for the signs for the railway station.
The church is on the roundabout at the bottom of the hill.
Minister
For more information please contact the minister or mission and development worker
Rev.
Paul Wood
Mission and Development Worker
Norma Nevin
North
Road Methodist Church was formed in 1961 following the uniting
of two congregations at Jubilee and Bethel Methodist Churches,
both of which worshipped on North Road. The idea was to build
a new church, however the Bethel building was made a grade
2 listed building and so the church found it difficult to
relocate and had to look into modernising the interior.
It
seems difficult for us to believe today, but the church was
built before the railway viaduct that is located close by.
The initial cost of building in 1853 was £2000 the opening
service in 1854 had a worshipping congregation of 900 people.
(Although it is difficult to see where they sat!) North Road
has over the years been part of many circuits, and now proudly
belongs to the Durham and Deerness Valley Circuit.
Visit
our new addition (or is that edition!) of
Connexions Newsletter
- keeping you up to date with what is happening in the Area
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