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Quarterly Circuit Service – Sunday 2nd March

The first of our new Quarterly Circuit Services will be held on Sunday 2nd March, 10.30am at Freeman Memorial Methodist Church, Buckingham Road, Bletchley, MK3 5HH.

The Service will be led by our Circuit Superintendent, Revd Edson Dube, with contributions from church members from around the Circuit and the Circuit Choir led by Julie Gillam.

Parking:  The church car park is very small and will be restricted to those who are less able.  We suggest that you park in the Wellington Place car park (cost £1 for 4 hrs) and use the route to the church shown on the map (link below).

Freeman Memorial – Map showing alternative car parking

Please car share if possible!

The Circuit Choir will meet once more before the service – on Thursday 27th February, 7.30pm at Freeman. If you plan to be part of the choir, please email Julie c/o the Circuit Administrator on office.mkmc@yahoo.com.

OneVoice Podcast from the Northampton Methodist District

February’s OneVoice Podcast is now LIVE, here’s what to expect from this Month’s offering:

  • The Hope Centre in Northampton has just held their annual sleep out and thanks to Kyra Williams, the first hand accounts of those who took part are featured in this episode. Queensgrove Methodist Church was a past host for their winter night shelter, so it’s great to hear more about Hope’s ongoing work and how it supports those without a home.
  • Meanwhile in Overstone, a new wave of discipleship is about to launch. Mel Brown tells us about the ideas, enthusiasm and commitment that’s needed to make this yet another success story in that area.
  • It may be February, but panto season isn’t over. Not a bit of it! Victoria Summers is with the podcast to talk about Aladdin : The True Story and how you can see it at St Andrew’s church in Duston. How does she find the time to write, direct and perform in it???

Link to the podcast – Northampton Methodist District | October 2023 OneVoice Podcast Edition is Live

MHA Sunday – 8th June 2025

This year’s MHA Sunday is on: 8th June 2025

MHA Sunday is an annual event where churches are encouraged to hold a service to raise awareness of Methodist Homes (MHA), pray for those in later life and those who support them, and donate to support the charity.

This year MHA Sunday shines a spotlight on dementia. MHA are proud to support people living with dementia, helping them stay connected and engaged in their communities.

Whilst the official date for MHA Sunday is always the second Sunday in June, you can choose to celebrate MHA Sunday on a more convenient date if you wish.

Information on how you can mark MHA Sunday can be found here – MHA Sunday | Celebrating the Work of MHA

MK Eco Church Network February Update

The February Update from the MK Eco Church Network can be found here:

MK Eco Church Network – February 2025 Update

Note that the next MK Eco Church Network meeting will be held at Queensway Methodist Church in Bletchley on Saturday 5th April 2025, 10.00am – 12.30pm.

To get involved, contact the Eco Church Champion in your church.

Singing the Faith Plus – February 2025 Update

Singing the Faith Plus February 2025 update

Including items on:

  • World Day of Prayer – 7th March
  • Re-set for Lent
  • Services from the Methodist Worship Book
  • Resources to express our concern and anxiety about the war-torn regions of the world

Explore – May 2025 course

Explore is an opportunity for any member of the Methodist Church in Britain to take a breath, step back and consider how they are called to respond to God’s call through worship, learning & caring, evangelism or service.

You can register up at any time of year, although the course element has two cohorts a year and usually runs from September to May, and May to January.

Whenever you register, you will be offered support through:

  1. Reflecting with an Accompanist
  2. Journaling your experiences
  3. Shadowing people involved in work of the kingdom of God
  4. A range of learning & development resources and support to dip in an out of
  5. Being part of a group who learn together on a 9 month course 

There is a Taster session for the May 2025 Cohort on Thursday 24 April from 7pm-9pm and the booking link is here

The sooner you book to join the Programme, the sooner we can assign you an Accompanist, the sooner you will get the film about journaling, and the sooner you can talk with your church leader about your emerging vocation. To register for all of this support please visit Methodist.org.uk/exploring

Anniversary Prayers at Cornerstone Pillar at the MK Rose

Thursday, 13 March 2025 at 5.30pm

There is a pillar at the MK Rose in Campbell Park inscribed with the date of the dedication of the Church of Christ the Cornerstone on 13 March 1992.

On Thursday 13 March 2025 everyone is invited to meet at the MK Rose at 5.30 pm for prayers to celebrate this anniversary.

Soul Food – 2025 Lent Campaign

The Methodist Church Soul Food Lent resources, including the 2025 Worship Resource pack, are now available to explore and download at methodist.org.uk/SoulFood

They write:

For the first time, we are offering templates to create your own journal pages.

Designed to give you and your church communities the opportunity to follow the campaign offline and at your own pace, journalling offers space for creativity and reflection on each week’s theme.

Creating the journal is our first craft activity in Lent, but we encourage you to print and share this resource with your community in advance.

Use the resources in your church or small group, and sign up for daily deliveries of spiritual nourishment through Lent via email.