District Projects
Select an item from the list to read more:
1. Englesea Brook Chapel & Museum of Primitive Methodism
2. Beacon House of Prayer & Christian Centre
3. Taste & See Coffee Shop, Kidsgrove
ENGLESEA BROOK CHAPEL AND MUSEUM OF PRIMITIVE METHODISM
Englesea Brook Lane, Englesea Brook, Crewe, CW2 5QW
Telephone number: 01270 820836
E-mail: engleseabrook-methodist-museum@supanet.com
Website: www.engleseabrook-museum.org.uk
Dr Kevin Watson (Project Director)
Mrs Margaret Veal (Education Officer)
Supernumerary: Rev'd Stephen G Hatcher BD, PhD
Opening Times
April to November:
• 10.30am-5-15pm every Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Bank Holiday Monday
• 1.30 to 5.15 on Sundays.
August:
• as above plus every Tuesday and Wednesday.
What Englesea Brook Chapel & Museum is About
Englesea Brook is a major Methodist heritage site where visitors can explore the story of Primitive Methodism in the nineteenth century. The success of the museum is based on its emphasis on being a place of contemporary mission and outreach, in which the past acts as a springboard for reflection on life as it is now. Much of our focus is on educational work and we currently have termly contact with approximately 10,000 children. However, the site is also a successful centre for research, adult education and tourism
Schools Development: 2009/10
This year we hope to broaden our offering to school groups. As well as running our established Christmas and Easter programmes Englesea Brook will be home to a range of new educational initiatives which we anticipate will attract more school groups to experience this welcoming church environment. Last year children at Englesea Brook explored Christian attitudes towards the environment, law and order, religious festivals, death and bereavement and much more. We anticipate that by furthering our range of activities we will continue to enjoy an increase in the number of school visits.
Heritage Services
Our 2009 season saw the introduction of monthly Sunday services with a heritage theme. These have proved popular and will, therefore, also be a feature of the next year. Heritage services take place on the last Sunday of each month from March to October at 2.30 p.m.
Special Events
Special events are a regular part of the life of Englesea Brook. These include study days, participation in English Heritage Open Days and the annual open air meeting at Mow Cop (a church community which Englesea Brook continues to enjoy close ties with). Our website includes regularly updated details.
BEACON HOUSE OF PRAYER & CHRISTIAN CENTRE
Revd Dr William Porter BA MA PhD
Vision: to be a vibrant 24/7 prayer facility praying for spiritual transformation in our city and nation and helping people explore prayer and the spiritual dimension to life.
The Beacon House of Prayer is a prayer resource for the region around Stoke on Trent. It is a Methodist Church initiative and draws on volunteers from different churches around the city.
Aspects of the House of Prayer ministry:
- Prayer space - 24/7 creative prayer and quiet space open at regular times for anyone to use for prayer and reflection.
- Prayer focus - daily times of corporate worship and prayer – opportunities for people to pray for spiritual revival in our communities and nation and for world issues.
- Prayer hub – developing ways of connecting with the wider church in the local area and the Christian prayer movement across the world.
- Prayer outreach - a variety of ministries offering prayer for healing and experiences of creative prayer in schools, town centres and public places.
What the Beacon House offers:
- Multiple prayer rooms
- Daily times of corporate led worship & prayer
- A resources room
- Live worship streamed from IHOP Kansas City
- Prayer ministry for healing
- A refreshment area and comfortable lounge
Beacon House of Prayer and Christian Centre
550 High Street
Stoke on Trent
ST6 5PD
Tel: 01782 827238
Email: thebeaconhop@btconnect.com
Website: www.beaconhop.org
TASTE & SEE COFFEE SHOP, KIDSGROVE
61 Liverpool Road, Kidsgrove, Staffordshire, ST7 1EA
Tel: 01782 788600
Taste & See, the community outreach coffee shop of the Kidsgrove circuit, is entering its 4th year and would like to invite you to come and find us at 61 Liverpool Road, Kidsgrove.
Open 10am to 2pm Monday to Saturday (excluding Bank Holidays) serving tea, a wide range of coffees, light snacks and lunches, in a peaceful, relaxing atmosphere
Need somewhere for your group to meet?
Our premises are available to hire for your community / church group or event.
There are 3 areas, a small office size room and quiet lounge in our “prayer rooms” at the rear of the complex; and of course the coffee shop itself.
Do you know anyone with a few hours to spare?
We are looking for extra volunteers to help staff the coffee shop as part of our team.
Duties include coffee making, food preparation, cash handling and most importantly making people welcome.
Volunteers over the age of 17 are needed for any day, but especially Saturday.
Contact the Manager, Mandy on 01782 788600 for more details
Taste & See uses Fair Trade products