The Plan
Plan of preachers and special service dates for all 7 churches March/April/May 2020
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Central - Open for Sunday Worship
Sunday Service: 10:30 am
Central Methodist in Bacup is one of the largest buildings in the circuit and houses lots of different activities, especially ones involving the local community such as coffee mornings and drop-ins. Central has a congregation who are passionate towards helping the local people and being a welcoming community. Central Methodist shares its building with another church called 'Christchurch & Holy Trinity' who you might also want to get to know, their services are particularly child-friendly. Central Methodist worship in the chapel while Christchurch worship in the hall.
Address:
Central Methodist Church
Burnley Road
Bacup
Lancashire
OL13 8AB
Parking: Small Car Park, limited spaces with reserved spaces for disabled access. Street parking along Burnley Road where you can.
Groups & Goings on At Central
Community Drop-in reopening on the 28th of July.
Please contact your course leader for info of the reopening of other groups.
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Community drop-in
At Central
Wednesdays
10:00 am
A drop-in for the local community in Bacup, whether you need help, some advice, or whether you just want to have a chat over a cup of tea, you'll be more than welcome.
At 10:30 there is opportunity to pause for prayer or join a discussion group, this alternates each week.
Men On Tour
At Central
Wednesdays
10:30 am to 12:00 pm
A group of men, some Christians, some not, who meet for a brew and a chat each week. Various day trips were organised by the group last year and will continue into 2020, they are not just for the group members but open to everyone!
Central & Christchurch
Messy Church
At Central
Certain dates, Saturday
10:15 am to 12:15 pm
Messy church session for children aged 0-11 and families, each session is based on a Bible story or Christian festival and includes crafts, activities and games! Worship held in the chapel and followed by lunch.
The next sessions are: Saturday 15th February, Saturday 4th April, Saturday 13th June
Central Toddler Group
At Central
Mondays During Term Time
9:00 am
Toddler group for toddlers and their carers, anyone welcome! Toys, games, drawing, story time, refreshments etc. and opportunity to meet other parents.
Can't make this one? There are toddler groups at most of our churches, have a look and see if you can make another one!
Coffee Morning with
junior band
At Central
Last Saturday in the month
10:00 am to 12 noon
Coffee morning with music played by the 2nd Rossendale Scout Band Junior section (10:15 to 10:30), warm atmosphere and a chance to chat, stall with homemade treats and a prize everytime £1 jar stall. All welcome!
The coffee morning doesn't run in July or December.
Brownies
At Central
Tuesdays During Term Time
6:00 pm to 7:15 pm
Meeting of the 7th Rossendale St. John's Brownie Pack. Learn new skills, have fun and make friends! For girls aged 7 - 10. They also take part in all age worship on occassion if they want to .
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LAdies FEllowship
At Central
Alternate Tuesdays
7:30 pm
Meeting of the ladies fellowship with speakers from charities, other churches, community groups or travel experiences followed by tea and coffee with good company!
Family Centre Drop in
At Central
Mondays
12 noon
Family centre drop in, have a chat, a cup of tea, find advice or support.
Central youth Group
At Central
Thursdays
6:30 pm
'Eden Extra' for teenagers with opportunities to make friends, share in activities and games and go on outings!
Line Dancing
Reminiscence café
At Central
Thursdays
10:30 am
For people with dementia and their carers to share experiences and find support, with a lunch.