Circuit News

The Vale of Stour Preaching Plan for the March to May 2026 quarter
can be found on the Preaching Plans page here.

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New Church Idea

Luke Denley, the Mission and New Communities Enabler, would like to invite you to an open meeting to discuss a New Church idea for the Circuit.  The vision for this church would be an Intergenerational church, meeting every week, and catering for people of all ages.  This is an exciting opportunity to do church differently.  Creating a church community that makes and grows new disciples of Jesus Christ, a church where all can come together regardless of age and access a service suitable for all who attend.

I would like to invite you to attend one of two meeting dates (you don't have to come to both). The first meeting will be on Wednesday 6th May at 7pm and the second on Saturday 13th June at 10:30am, both meetings taking place at Brierley Hill Methodist Church.  Each meeting will be the same, but I want to give as many people as possible the opportunity to attend.  This new church seeks to be Invitational, Inclusive, Incarnational, Intentional, Innovative, and Inspirational.

Luke

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AFC Flower Demonstration

The Vale of Stour Action for Children Committee, are delighted to announce that the Flower Demonstration Evening held at Amblecote Wordsley raised £605. Thank you.

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Café Praise

Café Praise at Kingswinford Methodist Church - Sunday 16th May at 6pm led by Melanie Walters – All Welcome.
 

Circuit Services

Circuit Pentecost Praise - Kinver Methodist Church - Sunday 24th May - from 5pm for refreshments and service from 6pm to be led by worship leaders from around the Circuit. Rev Michael has asked if Church’s could take something along that represents them. Get your thinking caps on!

Circuit Farewell Service for Rev Michael and Anita Payne and Rev Christine Watson – Sunday 12th July at 6pm at Stourbridge Methodist Church (New Road). A tea will be served from 4pm. Parking available on Argus Fire Car Park on the corner of Worcester Street.
 

Kinver Coffee and Cake

Andrew and Ruth invite you to Coffee and Cake for Christian Aid on Friday 15th May from 10am to 12 noon, at "Springfield", Blakeshall, Wolverley.  All are welcome.  A poster is attached.
 

Shine Church

Shine Church will take place on Tuesday 26th May at Brierley Hill Methodist Church from 10am to 12 noon. A poster is attached.
 

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 7th June, with tea from 3:30pm and singing from 4-5pm.  All are welcome - see attached poster.
 

Acoustic Evening at Stourbridge Methodist Church (Gig Mill)

Stourbridge Methodist Church (Gig Mill) are hosting an evening of Acoustic Music on Thursday 11th June at 7:30pm, featuring the same musicians who featured in last year’s successful concert at Kingswinford.  Tea & Coffee provided but bring your own Soft Drinks and Nibbles. Tickets are £7.50 from Margaret Kite or Gig Mill.  A poster is here.
 

'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

  • 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.

  • Third Tuesday - Discussion Group 7-8pm (very informal, Bible based) contact Revd Chris on 07708 750142

  • 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