A Double Celebration!

outside left Reduced+LMargin2 150 years ago, Earlsdon village comprised eight streets. There was no church of any kind, no doctor and no school. In 1873 a group of Wesleyan Methodists began worshipping together in a disused ribbon factory in Cromwell Lane (now Berkeley Road South). A school was begun in the same building. That Methodist Church community began its life of worship and service.

In 1884 the first purpose-built church (above) was opened (now the Criterion Theatre). The day-school moved with them. Together spiritual and educational needs were being met for the people of Earlsdon.

EMCoutside left (2)+R margin 50 years later, 1923, the church we all know on the corner of Earlsdon Avenue and Albany Road was opened. We will be celebrating the Centenary of this church, and 150 years of Methodism in Earlsdon, in many ways.

It is our heartfelt wish that you will celebrate with us; help us to be thankful for our history and help us plan for our future service to the people of Earlsdon (no longer a village!)

To start a year of special events there will be a service of thanksgiving on Sunday 30^th April at 10.30am to which everyone is welcome. The following day is the May Day Earlsdon Festival where we will be unveiling a unique display of materials, photographs and memories gathered from those who have been part of the life of the church or whose families have recollections that precede living memory. This will be in the church where there will also be activities for children, while in the hall we will be continuing the Methodist tradition of serving excellent tea and cakes.

Later in May, on Saturday 20^th there will be a barbeque outside the church featuring free food and performances from the several steel bands that are associated with the EMCoutside right front+L margi church. Then in June, from 24^th to 2^nd July, there will be a Floral Festival exhibiting displays from community groups and individuals from all over Earlsdon. A Magic Show with Supper is planned for 8^th July. In October there will be a 1923 Film Night and in November a musical evening will take place, again featuring performers from throughout the local community. Other events including a concert by a male voice choir, a ceilidh and our annual Christmas Tree Festival are still being finalised and everything will be promoted through ECHO so that everyone can join us.

Heather Mills and Lynda Pinks, 23/02/2023

Hello and welcome to our church. If you are a new visitor, we have a page for you to get to know us and learn more about planning a visit.
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Planning your Visit

A Warm Hello

The following information is specifically for those planning a visit, so that you know, beforehand, what to expect on a Sunday morning.

Where and When

We meet at the Church Building (details below) for our Sunday Service starting at 10.30am. For your first visit, we recommend arriving 10-15 minutes early to ensure you get a parking space and find somewhere to sit before the service begins. When you arrive, you should be greeted by someone on our Welcome Team.

Parking is available at the front & back of the adjacent Church Hall, accessible from Earlsdon Avenue South.

Tea, coffee and biscuits are available after the service, please stay and have a chat.

Plan your journey:
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Accessibility: Both the Church & Church Hall have level or ramp access, and chair lift access to upper floors. There are disabled access toilets in both buildings. The main worship area of the Church also benefits from a hearing loop. Please let one of the Welcome Team know on your arrival and they will help you to get set up.

Our Service

The main service begins at 10.30am, but when the music is led by our Worship Band, we have a few hymns &/or songs before the service starts. There is then a warm welcome from one of our Stewards. Church news & extra notices may also be given at this time. Our services are typically an hour long, with a mixture of hymns, prayers, bible readings and a sermon. One of our leaders will give the sermon that is bible based and that we can apply to our everyday life. We finish with a final worship song before a final prayer is said. (Sometimes there is an opportunity to receive prayer at the end of the service.)

EMC Congregation

What about my children?

If you would like information of the activities available for children please Contact Us.

Have you got children? Would you like to bring them to church?

Earlsdon Methodist Church aims to provide a safe & welcoming environment in which children can be themselves & have fun learning about our Christian faith. Please see our Sunday Services page for more information on Sunday morning groups for children.

Current mid-week groups available for children are as follows:

Prayers & Bears – every Wednesday morning starting at 8.45 am. This is hosted by the church but led by Tulo & Sarah Raistrick from St Barbara’s C of E Church & is open to parents & carers with children aged ?).
Dayspring Steel Band – please follow this link for more information.

If you have any questions about any of the above then please Contact Us .

Children

Getting Connected

Church Groups

While Sundays are a great way to meet new people, it is often in smaller gatherings that you can really get to know someone. Being part of one of our small groups allows you to make new friends, share together and support each other. We have a variety of groups that meet throughout the week, morning, afternoons and evenings.

Our groups include:-

Centenary Choir (alternate Mondays)
Tuesday Prayer Prayer & Reflection online
Tuesday Intercessory Prayer online
Wednesday Midweek Prayer & Meditation
Wednesday Worship (held fortnightly)
Dayspring Steel Band
3 in 1 Youth Group
Wellspring Café
Prayer Shawl Ministry

Check out Church Groups and see if there’s one that you could join, or we can put you in touch with a small group leader who will be more than happy to invite you along to their group.

We hope that whoever you are, you will feel at home at our church.

Best Wishes