Green Sheet – 29th November 2025

Cheshire South Circuit – Audlem Mission Area

www.audlemmethodistchurch.org.uk

(Minister: Rev Obeth Thevanesan Tel: 07597 589227 email: minister@audlemmethodistchurch.org.uk)

Newsletter for Audlem, Hankelow & Hatherton Methodist Churches

For the week commencing Sunday 30 November 2025
Services today

Audlem: Morning service is led by Jon Chesworth

HYMNS: 168 169 172 181 183

Hankelow with Woore: At Woore – All are welcome at the service which is led by Rev Obeth

Next Sunday
Audlem: Morning service, including Holy Communion, will be led by Rev Obeth

Hankelow with Woore: Morning service will be led by Rev Edna Perry

Thank you to all who helped with the provision of mince pies and mulled fruit punch at The Big Switch on and special thanks to the team who provided the light show including the nativity. Visitors were very impressed with it.

The chapel Christmas card is now in the Hall for signing.

St James Christmas Tree Festival continues today from 10am to 7pm and Monday from 10am to 4pm. The church looks lovely and is well worth a visit. There is no charge for admission but donations will be welcome for home baked refreshments etc. There will also be a quiz sheet, again on the Christmas carol theme, available for an entry fee of £1.

Festive Coffee Morning at AMC on Saturday 6 December 10.30 – 12.30. There will be mulled fruit punch, hot chocolate, coffee and tea, with mince pies and other festive goodies. There will be the usual stalls and more, so come and browse these and the different offerings. Join us for a chat and browse with Christmas carols thrown in.

Have you an ‘Action for Children’ lantern collecting box? It is now time to have them emptied. Please bring them in to Fiona as soon as possible so that she can send the total to headquarters. However much or little, it all helps. If you haven’t a collecting box and wish to support this Methodist charity a donation in an envelope would be greatly appreciated. Your support continues to give children a safe and happy childhood..

Methodist Homes Association with the Learning Network Dementia Inclusive Worship Training explore ways worship can be welcoming and inclusive for those living with dementia. Bookings now being taken for the session on 18 February 2026 at 6pm. Click on the link to book your place.
Dementia Inclusive Worship – Feb 2026 Registration, Mon 16 Feb 2026 at 18:00 | Eventbrite

Cheshire South Methodist Circuit requires a Church Centre Coordinating Officer for Nantwich Methodist Church 20 hours/week, £14.95 per hour (= £15,548 p.a.)

Length of contract – 2.5 years

The Cheshire South Methodist Circuit is seeking a Church Centre Coordinating Officer for Nantwich Methodist Church, to work with the Church trustees to coordinate users and activities in this vibrant and busy Church and to develop further links within the community to ensure that our offer reflects the needs of the people of Nantwich.

For more information, or an informal chat about the post, please contact:

David Maidment (maidmentrail@aol.com, 01270 627170)

Request application packs and submit completed applications via:1108info.cheshiresouth@gmail.com by 15 January 2026 Interviews 5 February 2026 Role to begin as soon as possible

Watching and Waiting in ADVENT – A Quiet Day led by Revd Helen Kirk
On Saturday 6 December 2025 from 10am to 3.30pm at The Oblate Retreat Centre,
Wistaston Hall, Crewe CW2 8JS. Lunch will be provided. Cost £10 per person. Please book with Rob via chester.stoke@btconnect.com stating any dietary requirements or access needs.

Englesea Brook Chapel & Museum CW2 5QW www.engleseabrook.org.uk
l Wreath making on Wednesday 3 December from 6.30 – 9pm or Friday 12 December
from 10am to 12.30pm Cost £20 per person including refreshments. Book now to avoid disappointment as there are only 12 places at each session.
Email to admin@engleseabrook.org.uk to book a place

Friday 12 December 7pm – 8.30pm A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens. Tickets £8;
Students £3 and under 14’s free. Seasonal refreshments included. You are invited to an
atmospheric retelling by candlelight of Charles Dickens’ most famous tale. Elizabeth Morris first performed this seven years ago at Weaver Hall Museum, Northwich and it has since
become a staple at Christmastide in various settings. Seating is limited so please
email or phone to book tickets: learning@engleseabrook.org.uk/ 01270 820836

Saturday 13 December 2 – 4pm. A Victorian Family Christmas.
Christmas Carols, Christmas Crafts, Victorian refreshments, Storytelling.Pay on the door.
Over 14’s £2: Under 14’s £1; Under 5’s Free.

Carol service 3pm Sunday 14 December. A service of carols, readings and sketches in the beautiful and atmospheric setting of the Chapel. To be followed by seasonal refreshments. Free entry, parking available.