Torrisholme Methodist Church- we hope you find something here for you.
13th September 2021
Forthcoming Social Events
BOARD GAMES EVENINGS
The next Board Games Evening will be
at 7:00 p.m. in the Church Lounge
on Tuesday14h August..
They will be fortnightly.
We ask for donations to church funds of £2.00 to cover costs. No charge for Children .
Get in touch with Judy for details (415640)
Come and bring a friend.
14th September 2021
Coffee Morning
Michelle and Ian are holding a coffee morning on
Saturday 23rd October 10-12
at Torrisholme Methodist Church
raising money for the Alzheimer’s Society.
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If you are unable to come, you can make donations via this link:
02/09/2021 UPDATE
Circuit Service
North Lancashire Methodist Circuit (Message from the Circuit Leadership Team)
‘Step Onward’ Circuit Service - Sunday 12th September 6.30pm, Torrisholme Methodist Church LA4 6LT
Please come and support the new Morecambe Ministry Team
Rev Roy Burley, Sister Vivien Ward,
Rev Andrew Champley, Susan Wilson
and also say farewell to Rev David Philo and Rev Derek Oldham.
We are conscious that this gathering will bring people together from a variety of churches / areas and so, in the light of the Covid context, facemasks are strongly encouraged (and should be worn when singing), seating arrangements will be as directed by stewards, and we’re very sorry but refreshments will not be served on this occasion.
30th August 2021
Thank You
Barbara and Bernard want to thank you most sincerely for the amazing support both for
Christian Aid & Action for Children.
Over £500 has been sent to Christian Aid following the Coffee Morning on 14th August,
£950 has been raised for Action for Children following the Coffee Morning on 28th August.
The amount for AFC included Envelope Giving on AFC Sunday (11.7.21) further donations Sunday (29.8.21)plus “Gift Aid”,
No words tell the benefit this will bring to the two charities….God Knows…
Financial support continues to be needed, If you would like to hold a Collection Box for AFC and save regularly,
please contact Barbara.
6th August 2021
Rev Roy Burley
Rev Roy has returned from sabbatical and is now fulltime minister for Torrisholme, Bare and Wesley Methodist churches. He and Gladys will, eventually be moving to the manse on Broadway, but is currently living in Brookhouse. His telephone number is 01524 771230.
Please do all you can to keep Roy informed of Pastoral matters and do all you can to make both he and Gladys feel welcome.
Roy's next service at Torrisholme will be on Sunday 15th August.
Easing Restrictions and Opening Doors
WE ARE TAKING BOOKINGS
RING BERNARD ON 410409 FOR DETAILS
Saturday Prayer Group
Changes
We are celebrating that we can once again meet face to face at church on a Saturday morning.
The time is changing, by popular request from 9:30. to 10:00 a.m
We are an ecumenical group, coordinated by Linda.
Please feel free to join us in the church for half an hour of quiet prayer.
There will still be prayers posted by the Prayer Group on the Website's Worship page. These will usually be changed monthly.
There have been some changes at TMC
Notice from the stewards
Following the Annual General Meeting on Wednesday 28th April and subsequent discussions
there have been a few changes:
- Rev Roy Burley began his 3 month sabbatical on Saturday May 1st. We wish Roy a time of reflection, refreshment and learning and look forward to his return at the end of July.
- Sue Spencer and Sister Vivien Ward have joined the Stewards Team, Sue is Senior Steward .
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Covid-19 Guidance & Reminders:
- Remember to stay socially distanced and follow the guidance of the Welcome Stewards to ensure that it is as safe as possible for everyone.
- Any responses eg the Lord’s Prayer can be spoken behind the face mask
- Handshaking, hugging and kissing,and mixing closely with others are discouraged.
- Coffee and biscuits are now being served after services.
- There will be a opffertory, but not by passing around a plate; it will be there as you enter the church.
- If you feel unwell in any way please do not come into church.and let Mervyn know: 01524 418348 we be thinking of you in our prayers
- Please arrive no earlier than 10.15 am ; wait socially distanced outside the main entrance, distanced, there is a hand gel dispenser which you need to use before entering.
- A stewards will show you to a seat.
- On leaving, please immediately move well away from the door
- If you have any questions, please contact any of the stewards.
- Remember to wrap up warmly; All the doors and windows will be kept open in accordance with Government advice
Notices
Safe Guarding and DBS Clearance
You can find the Practice Guidance on Carrying Out Disclosure and Barring (DBS) Checks as part of Safer Recruitment (January 2018 )
by clicking this link:
https://www.methodist.org.uk/media/7253/safer-recruitment-guidance-january-2018.pdf
OR
by going to the Safeguarding page on this site.
Notices
Circuit Notices 5th March
There is a lot of information and notices on our
North Lancashire Circuit website.
Please click on this link to learn more.: