EVENTS
Our church hosts a variety of events throughout the year. From bible studies and small groups to community outreach and special worship services, there is something for everyone. We also host special events throughout the year to help our congregation grow closer to God. If you would like to join us, please check our calendar for upcoming events and get involved! We look forward to seeing you at our church events
Breathe
Wed 4th Dec | 7.30pm
​Menston Methodist Church
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A relaxed space in the busyness of life to think about deeper things, faith, God and to be refreshed in ourselves.
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All welcome, those with faith or without.
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Live music, life stories, coffee and treats.
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For more info:
email: thestirks@tiscali.co.uk
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IT Support Drop-In
Multiple Date | 2.00pm - 3.30pm
​Burley In Wharfedale Library
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Do you need help using a smart phone or tablet?
Wether you ned help shopping online, using Whatsapp or downloading new apps we can support your digital learning. Pop in for a cuppa and see how we can help.
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Dec 10th
Jan 7th
Jan 21st
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Contact Becky at:
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Carol Singing
Sat 21st Dec | 10am
​Ilkley Tesco
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Please come along, if you can to our carol singing at Tesco in Ilkley on Saturday 21st December at 10am. It's our annual appeal on behalf of Action for Children and always gets Christmas off to a good start. All welcome!
Gill Cooper
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Christmas Events 2024
Advent Course
3rd, 10th & 17th Dec
Tuesdays from 2pm to 3.15pm at Otley Methodist Church
On Zoom from 7pm to 8.15pm
Additional Special Events
1 Dec 12 onwards Otley Methodist Church at the Victorian Fayre (nativity photo booth)
4 Dec 7.30pm Christmas Breathe at Cornerstone Cafe, Menston
6 Dec 10.00am Shake, Rattle & Praise pre-school children's Christmas celebration at Burley Methodist Church
18 Dec 2.00pm Carols in the Café at Christchurch
21 Dec 4.00pm “The Love Songs of Christmas” at Burley (a café style Carol Service using songs from popular culture)
23 Dec 2.00pm Christmas Craft Activity afternoon at Burley
23 Dec 6.30pm Christingle Service at Otley
Christmas Eve
(24 December)
11.00am Carol Singing at the Buttercross, Otley
3.00pm Christingle service at Yeadon
3.00pm Messy Church Christingle at Christchurch 4.00pm Christingle at Addingham
4.00pm Christingle Service at Menston
4.00pm All Age Service at Ben Rhydding
4.30pm All-age Nativity at Guiseley
5.30pm Christingle Communion at Christchurch
9.30pm Christmas Eve Communion at Bramhope 11.30pm Joint Christmas Eve Communion Service with St Mary’s at Burley Methodist Church
Everyone an Evangelist?
Nov & Dec | 7.30pm - 9.30pm
​Guiseley Methodist Church
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Following the recent Methodist Synod, Rev David Goodall and Rev Cameron Stirk are offering a course on Evangelism - how to be better equipped.
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Open to anyone, it will be very participatory and it is free. Why not come on your own of as a church group.
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Dates are:
7th, 14th, 21st, 28th November
5th, 12th, 19th December
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Contact Cameron Stirk
on 01943 463258
or email: thestirks@tiscali.co.uk
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Coffee Stop
Tuesdays | 10am - 12pm
Burley Methodist Church
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Our ever popular Tuesday Coffee Stop will continue through the summer holidays every Tuesday 10-12pm. Good company and delicious home-made cakes. If you've never been why not drop in and give it a try.
We look forward to seeing you there.
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Church Garden
Every Thursday | 10am
Burley Methodist Church
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Spring has sprung, the grass is riz and the church gardening group will start to meet again on April 4th, from 10am to 11am. New graderners always welcome, to help to keep our lovely garden in order.
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Burley Bereavement Group
Multiple Dates | 2pm - 4pm
Parish Centre
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Burley Bereavement Group meets on the second Thursday of each month at the Parish Centre and is due to start on March 14th from 2-4pm. The group is run by Jo Onions a grief counsellor from www.reset-counselling.co.uk.
It is an opportunity to speak, share and support each other in a safe and welcoming environment. Jo will be on hand to provide support and guidance whenever needed.
I would also like to remind church members that the Wellbeing Hub meets every wednesday at the scout and guide hut from 10-12 and is supported by Nikki, the counselling coordinator from Grange Park Surgery and members of Listening Ear. Here you can speak and share in a confidential and welcoming space.
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Pam Stoney
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PAFRAS
First Thu, Of Every Month | 10:00am -11:30am
Burley Methodist Church
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A collection for PAFRAS takes place on the first Thursday of every month. For you to donate food and other items. The next date will be on Thursday, August 1st. There will be a collection at the front of church, but inside if the weather is poor.
Thank you from the Social Justice Team
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