The Vale of Stour Preaching Plan for the June to August 2026 quarter
can be found on the Preaching Plans page here.
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Graham Chattin - Local Preacher
A Service of Thanksgiving for the life of Graham Chattin will take place at Brierley Hill Methodist Church on Wednesday 29th July at noon. Preacher : The Rev David Alford, (Supt. Dudley Circuit). This will be preceded by a brief Service of Committal at Stourbridge Crematorium at 11am. Donations in lieu of flowers for Parkinsons UK.
Circuit Farewell Service
Thank you to everyone who attended and shared in the Circuit Farewell for Rev Michael and Anita Payne, and Rev Christine Watson. We were honoured to welcome Rev David Milner who is a close friend of Michael and Anita, and who preached on Isaiah 51. Thanks also to Stourbridge Methodist Church New Road for hosting.
The Local Preachers Accreditation Service for Melanie Walters will take place on Sunday 19th July at 4pm, at Kingswinford Methodist Church. We are delighted that Melanie has successfully completed her studies and training. We wish her every blessing for the future.
The service will be led by Rev Alan Combes and Rev Jem.
Tea/coffee and cake will follow after the service. All are welcome.
Circuit Welcome Service for Rev Rachel Moss – Sunday 30th August 2026 at 3pm at Stourbridge Methodist Church (New Road), led by the Chair of the West Midlands District, Rev Rachel Deigh. A tea will follow after the service. Parking available on Argus Fire Car Park on the corner of Worcester Street.
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Thanks For The Memories - Music and Singing for our Wellbeing
The circuit is delighted to continue Monthly afternoon singing of favourite songs from the past and from the musicals. This will be at Amblecote Wordsley, the next event being on Sunday 26th July, with tea from 3:30pm and singing from 4-5pm. All are welcome - see attached poster.
Shine
The summer holiday sessions of Shine will take place at Brierley Hill on July 21st & 28th and August 11th & 25th, from 10.00-12.00. If you could offer any help for any session, please e-mail Jayne Corns on jaynecorns@outlook.com
Brierley Hill's Holiday Club will take place from 3rd-7th August, 11.30-1.30 each day. Again, if you could offer any help for any of the sessions, please e-mail Jayne Corns on jaynecorns@outlook.com
If you know any children that would like to come along and join in the fun, please pass on the fliers and encourage them to come along. They will be very welcome.
ACCORD - "Transported by Music" Amblecote Wordsley Methodist Church host a concert by ACCORD - "Transported by Music", on the new date of Monday 10th August at 7pm. Tickets £6 to include a light supper. Tickets from Margaret Kite on 01384 392310.
'Anchored' Kinver Youth Group
Kinver Methodist Church have begun a new Youth Group – "Anchored" – for secondary school aged young people. Friday evenings, from 5:30pm - 7pm – See the attached flyer.
Eden Toddler Group at Stourbridge Methodist Church (Gig Mill)
Stourbridge Methodist Church (Gig Mill) - all Moms, Dads, Grandparents, Guardians, you are all welcome to pop in with babies and toddlers to the Eden Toddler group ! The group is held weekly on Fridays, from 9:30am to 11:30am.
We look forward to welcoming you. A poster is here.
Foodbank Collections
Amblecote Wordsley Methodist Church are now holding Foodbank Collections – Tuesdays from 1:30pm till 4pm.
Kinver Exodus Bible Study Series
A series of Bible Studies has begun on Tuesdays at 7:30pm, at Kinver Methodist Church. All are welcome. A poster is attached.
Activities at The United Church Lye
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First Tuesday of the month - 2-3 pm Tuesday Club, informal gathering with different activities each month. Cost is £2 : contact Jacqueline Hill for details 0780 1030844 or Elizabeth Long 07928 808772.
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Third Tuesday - Discussion Group 7-8pm (very informal, Bible based) contact Revd Chris on 07708 750142
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The Luncheon Club now meets each Friday at 11am, 3 course meal plus friendship all for £5. Contact Margaret Mullett on 07904 514764.
Events are open to all.
VOS Virtual Platform
Please Make Use of the Circuit Online Meeting Space - It's free, funded by the circuit...
Alongside VoSWorship, the Circuit Platform has been undergoing an update thanks to the CTC team and I encourage churches to use this FREE resource - funded by the circuit for online gatherings such as Bible Study, Prayer, Games Nights etc. It's a fantastic and easy to use environment and there are many folk already trained across the circuit who can open a room for you to host your event / meeting.
God bless you all and may you know the sustaining presence of God in your lives.
Full Text Service
For anyone unable to attend or watch any services in person, this week's full Order of Service is here.
Coffee and a Chat
If you are interested in online coffee on a Sunday, please talk to any of the circuit staff and let us know what time would work for you and we can look at a time that would suit the majority of people.
Thanks to all those working in the background.
We look forward to seeing you on Sunday as we continue to pray for our communities, the church and ourselves.
God bless
Rev Jem and the Team