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 an opportunity for prayer 20 minutes before each
Sunday service in Room 6
The Junior Church is particularly active with over 40 members.
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 - 20.00 - Lydwell Park (fortnightly)
Wednesday - 14.30 - Langland (monthly)
Wednesday - 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
30 members.
They practise at 19.30 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
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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.
Ladies Circle
Meets every other Thursday at 19.45. Wide range of speakers, some open
meetings for everyone, and occasional summer events. Aimed at all age groups.
Badminton Club
Meets several times a week, with substantial membership. Plays matches at
home and away, and runs classes for beginners. Junior and Senior Clubs, social
and league players welcome.
Flexercise Fun
Monday evenings at 18.30. A time of gentle exercise and fun.
Brownies
Monday evenings at 17.45. For girls aged 7 – 10 years.
Guides
Monday evenings 19.15. For girls aged 11 – 16 years.
Young People’s Fellowship
Meets alternate Sunday evenings at 19.00. If you’re over 11 but under 21
you’re welcome!
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.
Pantomime
Central puts on its own pantomime every two years.
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
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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.
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.
Minstrels
A group of singers who entertain outside groups (e.g. disabled) from time to
time.
For
further details on any of the above please contact us
Torbay Methodist Churches,
Devon, UK
