Central Church, Torquay
Torquay (Central) Methodist/United Reformed Church is situated on Tor Hill Road, Torquay
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Click here to read the story of the development of our church
Click here for our Diary of activities
We are linked with Kingskerswell and our Minister is Revd Gavin Hancocks
About our Church
THE SPIRITUAL LIFE OF CENTRAL
Services
Sunday - 10.30 - Morning Worship with Junior
Church & Crèche (and Communion 1st Sunday of the month)
Sunday - 18.30 - Evening Worship (2nd and 4th
Sunday, the service is run by a Worship Group, which is less formal;
3rd Sunday – Communion & Prayers for healing)
There is a Sunday Club, and crèche facilities are available.
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Tuesday - 09.30 - 1st & 3rd
Tuesday – Prayer Meeting.
2nd Tuesday - a service. 4th Tuesday –
Communion.
Tuesday - 18.30 - Prayers for Healing
All are welcome to come along to pray for others
House Groups
Small informal groups for Bible Study, discussion,
fellowship and mutual support.
Monday - 10.30 - Rosemary Gardens (weekly)
Monday - 19.30 - Southfield Avenue (fortnightly)
Monday - 19.30 - Lydwell Park (fortnightly)
Tuesday - 19.30 - New Life (weekly)
Wednesday - 14.30 - Langland (monthly)
Thursday - 19.30 - The Moors (monthly)
From time to time there are special courses for specific reasons
e.g. Lenten Bible Studies, Alpha Courses
Choir
Central has a well-established and substantial
Choir of around 20 members.
They practise at 19.00 on Friday's and take part in most Sunday
services except those run by Worship Groups.
Pastoral Care
There is an established structure offering
pastoral care to all members and adherents.
A monthly in-house magazine is produced and distributed to everyone.
Visitors
Situated in the centre of a tourist area, Central prides itself on its welcome to everyone who comes through our doors, and is particularly aware of its ministry to visitors.
For further details on any of the above please contact us
THE SOCIAL LIFE OF CENTRAL
These meetings do not necessarily run every week of the year.
Guild
Meets weekly on a Tuesday at 19.30.
There are speakers on a wide range of subjects, musical evenings and
evenings with spiritual interest. Aimed at all age groups.
Women’s Fellowship
For the more mature ladies. Meets each Monday at 14.30. with speakers on a wide range of subjects. Transport can be arranged.
Badminton Club
Meets every Tuesday evening.
Brownies
Monday evenings at 17.45. For girls aged 7 – 10 years.
Guides
Monday evenings 19.15. For girls aged 11 – 16 years.
Central Tots
A gathering for all parents and children up to school age.
Frogs
Friends of God. Once a month time when all from Central Tots meet for a short time of worship followed by boiled eggs and soldiers!
Messy Church
A time of games, crafts worship, and a cooked meal for all children up to 14, and their families.
Belleplate Group
A group of music-makers using Belleplates (an alternative to handbells). Meet every Friday 11.00.
Flexercise Fun
A time of gentle exercise for the more mature. Meet every Monday at 18.30.
Busy Bees
Craft group. Meet every Tuesday 10.00
Special Events Committee
This is an "umbrella" group that initiates and supports many one-off social events throughout the year. These include social entertainment evenings, summer BBQ’s and Treasure Hunt, Tea Dances.
With its multi-functional accommodation, Central has become a busy centre for gatherings of all types, concerts and recitals, run by outside bodies.
For further details on any of the above please contact us
THE OUTREACH OF CENTRAL
Child Contact Centre
Operates each Saturday morning. Offers a friendly,
neutral environment for children to meet with a parent who is no
longer living in the family home.
Each week eight/ten families attend and are supervised by three
volunteers.
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Network
A women’s organisation dedicated to funding much needed projects worldwide.
Checkpoint
A trolley is available each Sunday to receive food items for people aged 13 – 25 who are sent to the church from this charity.
For further details on any of the above please contact us
Two views of our church - the third is the Methodist Manse
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Click here to see the story of the development of our church
Contact Information
- Minister: Revd Gavin Hancocks - (Torquay - Central with Kingskerswell)
Click here to view our Preaching Plan
Click here to read a history of the Methodist Church in Torquay







