Circuit Directory
The Circuit Directory holds the contact details for circuit ministers, leaders of worship and circuit and church office holders. It is currently being updated – please contact the Circuit Administrator with any queries.
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Mission Development Plan 2022 – 2027
Here is our mission plan, adopted in March 2023.
It will be reviewed in June 2027.
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Resources for Worship Leaders and Preachers
These are websites for resources which people would recommend to help those planning and leading worship:
Roots on the web is available on subscription and provides both electronic and printed material. https://www.rootsontheweb.com/
The Singing the Faith plus website is a very helpful resource for up-to-date material and suggestions about hymns and songs for worship you might like to give it a try https://www.methodist.org.uk/our-faith/worship/singing-the-faith-plus
The Vine Resources
The Vine provide resources for Local Arrangement services. Although The Vine was conceived to help Stewards, Worship Leaders and members of the congregation lead local arrangement services, feedback has been received from Ministers and Local Preachers who have also found The Vine to be a useful source of inspiration in their planning of worship.
Our Circuit is paying for these resources and they are sent on a weekly basis to representatives in each church, and also to the Circuit Administrator and the Circuit Superintendent.
Feedback form for Worship Leaders and Preachers in training
- Instructions can be found on the Methodist website here – lp-guidance-note_assessed-services-for-persons-on-trial_apr-2021_lfar1CV.pdf
- The Service Planning & Reflection Form and the Worship & Preaching Feedback Form can be found here – WLP Resources – The Methodist Church
Bible Month 2026
In 2026, Bible Month turns to the letter to the Philippians – a book overflowing with joy, encouragement, and Christ-centred hope. Written by Paul while in prison, the letter to the Philippians shows us how to rejoice in every circumstance, stand firm in faith, and press on toward the goal of knowing Christ.
Together, churches, small groups and individuals will explore how to be a “joy and crown” (4:1), discover strength in Christ (4:13) and more of the richness in the book of Philippians. Let us press on together in the joy of the Gospel. To be a part of the first delivery of Bible Month Philippians click here.
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Methodist Church Newsletters
The Local Preachers and Worship Leaders newsletter has merged with the Singing the Faith newsletter to create something new: Called to Worship. They write: Why are we doing this? Because worship is central to our calling, and we want to bring inspiration and practical content together in one place for all who lead and love worship. The new newsletter will share stories, ideas and resources to support worship that is vibrant, inclusive and rooted in the God for All vision. We hope it will be a valuable companion in your ministry.
Called to Worship – Winter 2025 – including: Gary Hopkins reflects on worship and the God for All vision, Grace in Unexpected Places – prison chaplain Jill Foster shares how worship takes shape behind prison walls, and The Methodist Church’s 2025 Christmas film
Learning & Development Newsletter – December 2025 – including :
Encounter 2026 – a Methodist exploration of discipleship & vocation. Taster sessions in January.
Wholehearted monthly – 13 January online
Superintendents and NPNP, stories of new circuit-based communities – 21 January online
Growing through Change and Conflict – 26 and 27 January on zoom
Rural & Wild weekend course, 6 – 8 February at Cliff College, Derbyshire
What does it mean for our churches to be sensory space aware? – 10 February on zoom
Bible Month Training Day – 14 March 2026
Spiritual Abuse Awareness training
The full Learning and Development Calendar can be found here
God for All Update – December 2025