Welcome to Lightwood Methodist Church

Services in the building have restarted since the easing of  corona virus restrictions.


Members of the church are also active in the Curcuit "Zoom" services at 16:30 every month.
CIRCUIT ZOOM LINK: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/4775422768
These virtual services enable members and friends to join together yet remain safe in their own homes.

Pictures of recent events are at the bottom of the page

Lightwood Methodist Church is part of the Stoke-on-Trent South Circuit (11/20) also known as South Stoke.

The Minister in Charge of the Circuit is Rev Linda Catlow, the Minister responsible for Lightwood from September is the Rev Pam Roberts. She may be contacted on the phone number at the foot of the page.

The Church is the oldest Methodist Church in the Area. It comprises of the main Worship area, a vestry and a meeting room suitable for weekly and more special occasions (opposite you see it laid out for a more traditional Wedding breakfast) It may be the first picture below if viewed on a phone or mobile device

The Church supports many circuit charities, has an active bible study group, enjoys many social events including garden parties, bluebell walks, sausage sizzles to name a few

We celebrated our 200th birthday a few years ago and are still going strong. We welcome new members.

We have had some really good services and events, we have met some interesting people.

We would welcome any stories pictures or other information  you may have that we can look to the past for inspiration, to help bring the story of Lightwood Chapel alive for all visitors.


Our upcoming  services are below and all are welcome:

July 11th   Local Arrangement
July 18th Mr R  Riguerre 
July 25th Rev Pam Roberts

Aug 1st Mrs Sue Howie (Welcome service)
Aug 8th Rev Pam Roberts  (Holy Communion)
Aug 15th Rev S Hickerman
Aug 22nd Rev J Short
Aug 29th Local Arrangement


Services are usually held at 10:30 on a Sunday Morning any variations will have been underlined

A welcome service is held on the first Sunday of every month, it is usually a shorter service giving us time to welcome visitors with a drink, catch up with other members of the church and enjoy a service aimed for all, something to look forward to when we can meet in person.


 Recent Events
Thank you for your support with our events in the past, this years events are again not taking place but please look out for them coming next year

Gift Day and Quiz       cancelled  due to Corona restrictions

Garden Party              cancelled due to Corona restrictions

Sausage sizzle            cancelled due to Corona restrictions


Website www.lightwodmethodists.com


Below you can see a few pictures of the Bluebell Walk, we enjoyed some of the finest weather the day had to offer.

If you missed it this year, try and come next year

The picture above .shows the building presented well, the one below, we think is from the 2nd world war after the rails had been removed for the war effort.

As well as looking more presentable, you may notice that when the rails were replaced the steps were also moved along with the notice board

Here we have a couple of pictures from our recent harvest service. If you feel there is a space for you, come and visit us

Below

Members of Lightwood Church showing their support for Children in Need as the riders of the 2017 Rickshaw Challenge go speeding past

Here are a couple of pictures taken by our property steward showing the Church and our meeting room next door