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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. The church is In the centre of University accommodation
and 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 includes the installation
of a lift..
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.
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 11.20am each Friday before Mannas.
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 People's Fellowship - Co-ordinators: Anne Offler and Martin Wright)
This is a circuit run fellowship which was based at North Road but now meets
at Bearpark Methodist Church. YPF meets to do
a range of faith sharing, faith bulding, faith exploring activities. Meetings
are from 6.00pm - 7.30pm. Young people 11yrs - 18+ are welcome to join us
or come along to see what we do. Contact Anne
or Martin for more
details.
Wednesday
Fellowship (President Jean Anderson)
The Wednesday Fellowship is affiliated to the Methodist Network. Open to
both women and men it 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 (contact
Norma Nevin)
This small group meets in the cottage 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 sings 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 11.30am - 1.30pm at reasonable prices - including
soups, sandwiches and home-made desserts. Come and enjoy the friendly atmosphere
with someone always around to lend a listening ear!
Craftworks (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 Craftworks
bringing people together in a caring and sharing atmosphere. Craftworks
meets alternate Tuesdays and there is a Manna's sandwich lunch available
for anyone who would like to just pop in!
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 DH1 4SG
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
Revd Julie Lunn
Revd Andrew Lunn
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 and 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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