Beckminster Methodist Church

Today, Christians around the world will mark Maundy Thursday: remembering the night Jesus and his disciples gather together to celebrate Passover and share the Last Supper. At this special meal, Jesus reveals that one of these disciples will betray him, before blessing the bread and wine that he taught would represent his blood and body. After the meal, Jesus washes the disciples' feet after the meal.

The word 'Maundy' comes from the Latin ‘mandatum’, or command, which refers to the instructions Jesus gave his disciples at the Last Supper - to love one another and continue sharing bread and wine after his death.

In churches today we remember this night each time we celebrate Holy Communion. We’re all invited to share in this meal together - an open table set by Jesus 2000 years ago.

Taken from The Methodist Church

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❄️ SERVICE CANCELLATION NOTICE

Due to the extreme winter weather and for the safety of our congregation, the service tomorrow (11th) is cancelled.
While we will miss worshipping together in person, your safety is our top priority. We encourage everyone to stay warm and safe at home! 🙏🏻

🎄 Join Us for Carols & Christmas Celebrations! 🎶

Whether you're popping into the shops or looking for a traditional service, there’s a place for you:

• Monday, 15 Dec | 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
🎶 Carol Singing at Tesco, Marston Road

• Thursday, 18 Dec | 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
🎶 Carol Singing at Sainsbury’s, St Marks

• Friday, 19 Dec | 7:00 PM
✨ Community Carol Service with Gateway and Others

• Saturday, 20 Dec | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
🎶 Carol Singing at Tesco, Marston Road

• Sunday, 21 Dec | 4:00 PM
📖 Traditional Carol Service
(Followed by refreshments, led by Rev Dr Paul Nzacahayo)
Come along, sing your favourite carols, and celebrate the season with us! 🌟

• Wednesday 24th December | 4:00pm
🕯️Christingle service for all the family.

St Philip’s Church, Church Road. WV3 7EN

Date for your diary!

EVERYONE WELCOME 🎵🕯️🎄

Please join us for coffee to raise funds for Macmillan Cancer Support.

💯 BECKMINSTER CENTENARY 💯

Join us as current and retired Ministers and Local Preachers—all with a special connection to Beckminster—return to lead our worship services. They're coming from near and far to share their appreciation and celebrate this milestone with us.

Please mark your calendars and join us in supporting them. More details will be announced soon, but for now, save the dates!

Sunday 8th February 10.30am Brenda Shuttleworth

Sunday 22nd February 10.30am Rev Paul Timmis

Sunday 8th March 10.30am Rachel Starr

Sunday 19th April 10.30am Rev David Shaw

Sunday 10th May 10.30am Rev Richard Andrew (President of the Methodist Conference)

Sunday 7th June 10.30am Rev Paul Nzacahayo (Anniversary Weekend)

Wednesday 10 June **Actual Anniversary Day for 100 Years of Beckminster**

Sunday 14th June 10.30am Rev Neil Whitehouse

Sunday 28th June 10.30am Iris Bjorno

Sunday 12th July 10.30am Rev Eleanor Reddington

Sunday 13th September 10.30am Rev Roger Leslie

Sunday 20th September 10.30am Rev Emma Kendall (nee Sergeant)

Sunday 11th October 10.30am Rev Bryan Coates

We need your help! As we approach the 100th anniversary of Beckminster’s first flagstone being laid, we’re trying to uncover its exact location. Does anyone have any old plans or photos that might show where the very first flagstone was placed? 🧱