Plans and Updates

TWO PLANS TO REDUCE THE CARBON FOOTPRINT OF OUR EMC CHURCH BUILDING

One of the most significant actions we can take as a church is to reduce the carbon footprint of our church buildings. We have investigated solar panels and replacement double glazing, but their cost means that they are not viable for us at present and we therefore consider them to be long term plans. There were however, two improvements which did not involve huge expense, but would make a significant impact upon reduction of our energy use (estimated 20 – 40% savings in energy)

1. Insulating the Church Attic
The attic space above the ceiling of the church only had a small amount of fibreglass insulation that was in poor condition. The attic was also littered with undesirable debris from the birds who used to be able to access the space. The debris was removed at the same time as the installation of a much thicker layer of fibreglass insulation. This will reduce heat loss through the ceiling. Our thanks go to Martin Ingles for planning this and carrying it out.

2. Install De-stratification fans on the ceilings of the Worship area and the Church Hall
Destratification fans are used in tall spaces to introduce circulating currents. The laws of physics tell us that warm air rises. The law of gravity means that when we use buildings, we have to be on the floor. Destratification fans are a means of helping to ensure that the heat in the building is driven downwards to heat the people rather than heat the underside of the ceiling. Modern destratification fans produce very little noise. This work has now been carried out.

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 .

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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