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Our new partners in developing the Lunch Club, Methodist Homes for the Aged (MHA), are promoting their arrival with us in Stocksbridge by holding a cream tea at Christ Church. It will from 1.30-3.30 on the afternoon of the 16th … Continue reading →

We’re delighted to welcome to our team Wendy Law, as the new Lunch Club Co-ordinator. Wendy is a local Stocksbridge woman, who is thrilled to be taking up this opportunity to lead a team of committed volunteers to develop and … Continue reading →

We shared together in a wonderful dedication service for our new hall, though it isn’t quite finished yet!  There were cables hanging from the ceiling and the bare concrete floor. Rev David Grosch-Miller the Moderator of the General Assembly of … Continue reading →

At last we are nearly there. On Sunday 15 May we welcome Rev David Grosch-Miller to dedicate our new hall during the morning service (10.45).  David is the national Moderator of the General Assembly of the United Reformed Church, and … Continue reading →

We’re delighted that after so many delays the roof is finally being laid.  The upper level roof is complete and the lower level roof will be laid in the coming days. The builders now have to bring a big crane … Continue reading →

Social Café Project Co-ordinator  A new project is being created in Stocksbridge to help isolated men and women in the area get their lives back. The project will operate a once a week café-style drop-in service, with activities and support … Continue reading →

All of a sudden things are moving forward. Methodist Homes for the Aged has now advertised for the new part-time job at Christ Church to act as the Lunch Club Co-ordinator. Click on this link to read the full article: … Continue reading →

Well, the President certainly inspired us on Sunday. Rev Steven Wild spoke of going out to meet people where they are.  He called us to take the love that we have through the gospel of Jesus, and share it with … Continue reading →

The President of the Methodist Church in Great Britain, Rev Steven Wild, is coming to Christ Church Stocksbridge this coming Sunday. Steven is starting the celebrations for the building of the new church and community hall at Christ Church. Steven … Continue reading →

The Church was taken aback during the autumn because the Tax Authorities decided that the building would be liable for the full VAT rate.  We had believed that it would be exempt as a new church hall should be.  But … Continue reading →