Facilities and Organisations
Pastoral Care
We have several pastoral visitors who support the ministry of the church by calling on our church members and adherents who are ill, in need or can’t attend church services.
Our Pastoral Secretary is Rosemary Leader (tel. 01455 847871) and our new Pastoral Assistant is Tricia Attenborough (tel. 01455 444816).
House Groups
We currently have three groups that meet on Monday evenings for prayer, fellowship and Bible study. For further information about contact :- Eveline Overton (01455 847701),
Mr Bevan Lovedee (01455 843380) or Pete & Joan Wood (01455 846484).
Youth Drama Group
Held on Thursday evenings for 10–15 year-olds (year 6 and above). It is a fun and informal group where we learn together various skills in the performing arts, and work towards amateur productions. Open to young people of all interests and abilities. Contact :- Andy 01455 842133
Uniformed Organisations
We are proud to have Rainbows, Brownies, Guides and Rangers as part of our church family. These organisations for girls meet every week during term time.
Contact Sam Harrold (01455 851398) for more details.
Wednesday Activities
The 10.00am prayer session is followed by a coffee morning leading up to community lunches starting at 11.45am until 1.00pm. Soup, a roll, tea or coffee and a choice of desserts are available for just £1.50!
Coffee Mornings are held weekly on Saturdays, 10.00 – 12.00 noon in aid of church funds or to support various charities.
Saplings Playgroup
We are delighted that the Saplings Playgroup meet on our premises under the experienced and competent care of Mrs Alison Duerden and her staff, for seven 3-hour sessions every week, for children aged 2-4. Contact Alison for more details (01455 442678).
The Barwell Beacon
This is a church monthly newsletter giving details of many aspects of church life, services, events, and showing a useful list of our church family office-holders. A message from our minister and a daily prayer card are also included.
Community Group Meetings
Several other groups meet on our premises :-
Ladies Friendship Club, once a month on Wednesday afternoons,
contact Dorothy Bannister (01455 845944)
Flower Arranging Class, every 2nd Monday evening, Contact Mrs Sheila Lovedee (01455 843380)
Age Concern meet Monday afternoons and Tuesday mornings, Contact Mrs Barbara Nicholls (01455 847134)
Women’s Institute meet on the 2nd Thursday of each month, Contact Mrs C Boulter (01455 843618)
The Foresters Society meet on the 3rd Thursday of each month, Contact Miss Mandy Prosser (01455 846872)
Hinckley Choral Union, Contact Mr Bevan Lovedee (01455 843380)
Friday Exercise Class, Contact Mr Simon Bates (01455 822397)
Weightwatchers, Tuesday 6.30pm, Contact 0845 607 0685
All our rooms can be let for special events and children’s birthday parties, Contact Mr David Overton (tel. 01455 847701).
Stewardship and Giving
This is a stewardship church, meaning that our members take our responsibility seriously for the church and world around us. The on-going mission of the church relies largely on time and money generously offered by lay members and friends of the church. We have a team of stewards and other officers who ensure that things run smoothly. They can be contacted or approached if you have any queries or problems. Our Senior Steward is Mrs Pauline Ward (tel. 01455 847965).
Fundraising
We hold 2 fairs, Spring and Autumn, for fund-raising and fellowship, along with various other social events throughout the year. We have a ‘ways and means’ committee (WAM) which organises these events.
Other Churches
We have good relationships with the other churches in Barwell and Earl Shilton. For details of other churches in the area:
St. Mary’s Parish Church, Barwell 01455 449244
Earl Shilton Roman Catholic Church 01455 842202
Earl Shilton Baptist Church 01455 843717
United Reformed Church, High Street, Earl Shilton.
Or follow the links to other local Methodist churches.