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.
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)
Tuesday - 19.30 - New Life (weekly)
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
20 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.
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
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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.
For
further details on any of the above please contact us
Torbay Methodist Churches,
Devon, UK
