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House Groups
Tuesday Group
This is a new group that arose from our Time to Talk of God meetings. This group talks honestly, deeply and challengingly about our faith and we support each other in friendship and fellowship. Several of our nine members are new to Chilwell Road. We generally hold fortnightly meetings in a series of five, and topics so far have included Looking at Other Faiths, TheHard Sayings of Jesus and Looking at Jesus in Contemporary Art. We have enjoyed an AlterNativity Advent meal and a trip to the pantomime together. For more details contact Glenda Taylor at glenda.taylor@ntlworld.com or Janet Patrick janet.patrick@ntlworld.com or tel: 925 0385.
Wednesday Morning Group
We meet on the first Wednesday morning of each month in various homes. We have discussed Methodist belief and practice, engaged in Bible studies, and looked at contemporary Christian art. We are about to begin a series on the relationship between Christianity and other faiths. All are welcome. We are a friendly group of 15-20 people. Contact details: Rev Chris Gray on 946 8277 or minister@chilwellroadmethodist.org.uk.
PM Fellowship
We meet on alternate Monday afternoons for Bible study and the discussion of various topics related to the Christian faith. All are welcome. Contact details: Mary Austin on 922 4593 or Margaret Picksley on 925 2020.
Sunday Evening House group
Contact: Mary Baxter; e-mail:
mary.c.baxter@surefish.co.uk or Paul Gayton tel: 0115 922 1845 or Jennie Sherrif tel: 0115 854 3868
The group meets on alternate Sundays, in the evenings, 7.45-8.00pm start, finish at 10.00pm. We meet in each other's houses, on a rotating basis. The age range is mostly 30s, plus Ralph (80). We meet for bible study, prayer, faith exploration, fellowship, food and socialising, but not all in the same week. During the summer we sometimes meet at lunchtime, and most of the kids come.
Friday Group
Contact: Colin Firbank; tel: 0115 925 6632
The Friday Group meets fortnightly during the year. From September to April the meetings involve Bible studies and discussions on a variety of subjects. From May to July there are recreational and cultural activities.
Church Groups
Youth Fellowship
Contact: Paul Hunt; tel:0115 913 3534
The Youth Fellowship meets every 4 weeks on a Sunday at 7.30pm at Paul's house. It is open to any teenagers - Year 8 and above. Discussions on a wide range of subjects including religion, ethics, politics, world affairs etc - whatever you want to talk about.
Prayer times
Contact: Sally Ramsey; tel: 0115 943 1765
This takes place on the last Saturday of most months from 9.00am to 10.00am in the Wesley Room. It provides an opportunity for all to pray for our Church, wider community and world. Informal prayers with room for all styles.
We aim to give ourselves space to pray in our busy timetables, whilst enriching our prayer lives by experimenting with different forms of praying.
Beeston Bible Study
Contact: Peter Bush; tel: 0115 925 5373 Monday 7.30pm in the Epworth room
This group meets from October until the end of June and is open to everyone. Please bring a Bible to meetings.
Social Groups
Women's Fellowship
Contact: Margaret Picksley; tel: 0115 925 2020
Alternate Mondays 2.15 to 3.15pm in the Epworth Room
The group meets on alternate Monday afternoons between September and December, and between March and July. Meetings start with a short period of worship followed by a talk from an invited speaker. Fellowship then continues over tea and biscuits. Present members are more mature ladies, but all ages would be very welcome.
Ladies Circle
Contact: Sue Fry; tel:0115 967 7399
Thursday 7.30pm in the Guild Room
This is a group of lively ladies who meet together to enjoy a varied programme of events throughout the year. Fascinating talks, games, quizzes and social evenings are regular features. On certain occasions our meetings are open to partners and friends and we take part in many of the Church's activities. If you would like to join us at any time you will find a warm welcome awaits you.
Wesley Guild
Contact: Ray Howard; tel: 0115 917 6728
Tuesday 7.30pm in the Guild Room
The Wesley Guild provides an opportunity to worship together and to listen to some interesting and challenging speakers on a variety of topics relevant to our lives as Christians in today's world.
Friendship group
Contact: Joan Goodman; tel: 0115 925 5059
Second Saturday of the month 7.15 for 7.30.
The aim of the group is to have fun, food and fellowship. We are an Inter-denominational group and welcome non-Church members. The programme is varied and includes indoor bowls, games, quiz evenings, visits to the theatre and various social evenings. We normally have a Christmas dinner and an annual outing in June with tea at a local Church.
The 2 O'clock group
Contact: Shirley Goodman; tel: 0115 925 2876
Thursday 2.00 to 4.00pm in the Hall.
Midweek groups for children and young people
Parents and Toddlers
Contact: Carol Foster; tel: 0115 922 5161
This is a group for parents and carers and their pre-school children. We have two sessions, Tuesday or Wednesday from 9.30 to 11.15 in the hall, term time only. Help with serving refreshments also welcomed from those without children.
Girls' Brigade
Contact: Captain Karen Jowett; tel: 0115 946 8293 or e-mail gb30th.nottm@ntlworld.com
Thursday 5.45-9.30pm Pearson Centre for Young People
This is a Christian-based, uniformed organisation consisting of four sections according to age:
- the Explorer Section for 5-8 years meets from 5.45 to 7.00pm the Junior Section for 8-11 years meets from 6.30 to 8.15pm
- the Senior and Brigader Sections for 11-14 years and 14+ meet from 7.00 to 9.30pm
Ther are also day and evening trips out and weekend camps.
The minister is their chaplain.
Boys’ Brigade
The Boys’ Brigade Company meets at the Pearson Centre for Young People and caters for boys and young men aged 5-7 (Anchor Boys), 7-11 (Junior Section), 11-16 (Company Section) and 16-19 (Senior Section). Contact: Wendy Kane (0115 925 4112). .
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