Circuit News

The new Vale of Stour Preaching Plan for the September to November 2026 quarter
can be found on the Preaching Plans page here.

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Please pray for all those families who have lost or suffered severe damage to their properties last month. We give thanks for all the emergency services who have worked tirelessly to put fires out and keeping us safe, for all the volunteers keeping those displaced fed etc. Investigations and repairs continue.

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Kinver Praise - 6pm led by Rev Jem Hawkins. All welcome.
 

Tea At The Manse

The Circuit's new Minister, Rev Rachel Moss, extends an invitation to all, to pop in for a brew, enjoy a slice of cake, and meet her on Saturday 26th September from 2pm – 4pm. Your invitation is here !

Thank you to everyone at Stourbridge Methodist Church (New Road) for hosting the Circuit Welcome Service for Rev Rachel last Sunday. It was lovely to see so many guests and attendees from around the Circuit and from further afield.

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Pudding Night

Come and join The United Church Lye for an evening of Pudding Tasting on Friday 11th September at 6:30pm.  A poster with more infomation is here.
 

Romans Introduction and Bible Study Series

On Tuesday 15th September at 7:30pm, Rev Peter Clarke will be giving an introductory talk at Kinver Methodist Church on Paul’s seminal letter to the Romans. This will give an overview of the background to, and the major themes of what CK Barrett describes as Paul’s ‘greatest piece of sustained theological writing’. Members of the Circuit are warmly invited to attend this talk. Light refreshments will be available from 7pm.

On the following seven Tuesdays, there will be a series of bible studies (again at Kinver at 7:30pm) using Timothy Keller’s study guide. Copies of this are available at £3 each for anyone who would like to join the series.
 

Flowers By Andrew

Stourbridge Methodist Church (New Road) host "Arranging Flowers for an Autumn Day" by Flowers By Andrew on Thursday 17th September at 7:30pm. Tickets £10 on the door.  A poster is here with further information.
 

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 27th September, with tea from 3:30pm and singing from 4-5pm.  All are welcome - see attached poster.
 

Change of venue – Sunday 11th October – Morning Service will take place at Gig Mill and not New Road.
 

'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