The original Baptist Chapel was built in 1850, and is still to be found at the bottom end of London End. It was sold in 1993 and the congregation joined with the Methodist Chapel, which was built in 1864, located in Westbook End and now converted for residential use. When that building was declared in need of drastic repair as well, these premises too were sold. In about 1998 the congregation temporarily moved into St. Faith’s, sharing the building but maintaining our own services and identity, until the new premises were opened on 6th August 2006.
Are you fed up with being stuck indoors with your adult all day?
Our friendly Mother (or father/grandparent/carer/childminder!) and Toddler group meets in the Church at 10.00 on Thursday mornings during school term-time for fun, games, singing, stories and a snack. All under-4’s welcome!
The chapel, situated in the High Street, was built in the 1828 and later enlarged; the join can be seen on the side wall .
The schoolroom was then added, and the pulpit had a back that could be pulled down, so that the congregation could overflow into the schoolroom. The kitchen and water toilets were added in the 1950’s.
Prior to 1828 Methodists met in a room in the building which was later the old, thatched Cock Inn, owned by Mr Panter.
In the chapel we have a piece of the panelling from the room where John Wesley preached on his visits to Hanslope on 7th November 1775, 20th October 1778 and 11th October 1779 (details taken from Wesley’s Journal).
At the beginning of the 20th Century plans were made for a new larger chapel to be built on the site of Hanslope Treasures Shop (building next to chapel). John Rose, who owned the property, sold it to the chapel at low cost for this purpose. However, it was not needed because people moved north to Derbyshire for employment.
In 1978, after celebrating the 150th anniversary, a restoration scheme was undertaken. A solid floor was put in, pews sold and chairs bought instead. Some of those were bought with a legacy from Mrs Winifred McTavish. A legacy from Miss Lottie Hawkes enabled the floor to be carpeted later on.
In 2007, we extended the school room, refurbished the kitchen and brought our facilities up-to-date.
You are warmly invited to our services which are held every Sunday morning at 10.30am. There are activities for children and we hope you will join us for refreshments after the service.
December Sunday & Christmas Worship Sunday 1st December at 10.30am – Jackie Commey (Local Preacher) – Morning Service Sunday 8th December at 10.30am – Carol Long (Local Preacher) – Morning Service Sunday 15th December at 3.00pm – Revd Dave Haseldine – Carol Service followed by tea, cake and mince pies. Please invite your friends and families. (No morning service) Sunday 22nd December at 10.30am – Rev Edson Dube – Holy Communion Christmas Eve Tuesday 24th December at 8.00pm – Revd Dave Haseldine – Holy Communion Christmas Day Wednesday 25th December at 9.30am – Revd Chris Batten Sunday 29th December – No Service
January Worship Sunday 5th January at 10.30am – Shepherd Kombo (Local Preacher) – Morning Service Sunday 12th January at 10.30am – Katie Gillam (Local Preacher) – Morning Service Sunday 19th January at 10.00am – Week of Prayer for Christian Unity – United Service at St Michael’s Church Sunday 26th January at 10.30am – Elaine Zemzem (Local Preacher) – Morning Service
Room Hire
Hall and meeting room
The spacious hall is suitable for events, meetings, dance and exercise classes etc. The meeting room can accommodate up to 25 people. Tables, chairs and use of the kitchen are available.
The hire charges vary depending on your specific requirements. For any enquiries or if you would like to make a booking, please contact Sue on 01908 583314 or email sebatten@gmail
Car Parking
Parking is available in the car park off Russell Street with pedestrian access opposite the church.
The Prayer Group
The Prayer Group meets every Wednesday at 10.30am.
We would like to pray for you.
If you would like to send us your prayer request or you would like someone to pray with you, please phone 01908 582919 or 01908 583314 or email sebatten@gmail.
A book for prayer requests is available at the back of the church, any prayer requests written in this book will be prayed for at the prayer meeting.
Your requests will be treated in the strictest confidence.
Ecumenical Study Group
The Ecumenical Bible Study Group meets each Thursday at 7.00pm on zoom all are welcome. For more information or if you would like to join the group please emailchrisbatten1@hotmail.co.uk
Coffee, Cake and Chat
Come and join us for coffee and cake every 1st and 3rd Thursdays in the month at 10.00am. It is a great place to meet people and make new friends everyone is welcome. To find out more please phone 01908 583314.
Flower Arranging Workshop
The Flower Arranging Workshop takes place on the first Wednesday afternoon each month at 2.00pm. If you would like to come along and join in making an arrangement or just come along and watch the demonstration and have tea and cake, please email sebatten@gmail.com or phone 01908 583314.
Heavens Kitchen
Heavens Kitchen opens for lunch on the first Friday in the month at12 noon. If you would like to come you will be made very welcome but you will need to let us know. For information or to book please phone 01908 582921.
Churches Together in Woburn & District
The local Churches of Aspley Guise, Aspley Heath, Battlesden with Pottesgrove, Eversholt, Husborne Crawley, Milton Bryan, Ridgmont, Woburn and Woburn Sands have worked together for over 50 years to support each other and our local community. We join together for a Good Friday Walk of Witness and Services for the World Day of Prayer, The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity and the town Remembrance Service. The local churches have worked together to build a school in Sierra Leone, provide wellington boots for rice harvesters in Bangladesh, set up a winter night shelter and establish Love Woburn Sands CIO and the Print Cellar a Community Interest Company.
Love Woburn Sands
Love Woburn Sands operates a number of projects to benefit the community. These change from time to time depending on priorities and demand. The projects we are currently running are:
Community Transport – helping local people attend social events, get to medical appointments, go shopping and visit the church.
Schools IT – an engagement project with local schools focusing on our local historical and environmental heritage using information and communications technology.
Social Prescribing – through the well being programme, making connections to give people a sense of belonging that comes from being part of a community group and a new sense of purpose through enjoying activities they might not have tried before.
Walk & Talk – a walking club with extended social activities.
Yarn Club – teaching young people to knit with yarn and wool.
For more information visit the Love Woburn Sands website: lovewoburnsands.com
Christian News – is a monthly local magazine produced by Churches Together with community, school and church news and local information from Woburn Sands, Aspley Guise, Aspley Heath, Ridgmont, Eversholt, Husborne Crawley, Woburn, Battlesden and Milton Bryan. To obtain a printed copy (£1.00 each) contact Chris on 01908 583314. To access via the internet go to the Love Woburn Sands website (annual online subscription £7.00)
Activities in the Church Hall
Each week the following activities and classes take place in the church hall phone 01908 583314 for contact details
Table Tennis on Thursday Mornings at 9.30am
Pilates on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 6.30pm with Carly
Stretch and Flow early on Friday mornings at 7.45am with Carly
Robot Reg: Phonics and fun for the under 5’s with Theresa on Friday mornings at 10.00am and 11.00am during term time.
A partnership of the Methodist Church with the United Reformed Church
Church Street, Wolverton, Milton Keynes MK12 5JZ
Minister: Revd Edson Dube
Please enquire about baptisms, weddings and funerals – 07711 341434
West End United Church was formed in 2005 by Wolverton Methodist and United Reformed Christians, and uses a building erected in 1907. We are a friendly church aiming to serve the local community and encompassing all ages. You will be very welcome at worship, which in the mornings is always followed by coffee, tea or squash and biscuits.
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Weekly Worship
Sunday 10.30am – Second Sunday of the month is usually Holy Communion.
Other Activities
Coffee Bar every Friday, 10.15-11.30am at Foundation House, The Square
Rainbows, Brownies and Guides meet on the premises, as well as other clubs and community groups.
The Church is part of Churches Together in Wolverton, engaging together with the others churches in the town in witness and outreach.
Room bookings
The church can seat up to 100 people if required and smaller rooms are available for smaller groups. There are good kitchen facilities, and all parts of the ground floor are wheelchair accessible. To enquire about hire of rooms please contact Paul Swannell 07772 910741.
Hall Hire: The church hall can accommodate a wide range of activities for groups up to 20 and can seat approximately 40. Folding tables are available for serving refreshments or displaying goods.
Facilities include:
Kitchen
Toilets
Disabled Access/ Toilets
Adjacent public car-parking can be found in Cofferidge Close and the Market Square
