Ashbourne Methodist Church

06/09/2026

Join us for hymns & prayers with tea & cake at our Afternoon Tea Service today at 4.30pm.

In the Century Hall at The Link Centre.

06/09/2026

You are invited to share in worship this Sunday morning at 10.30am, live from Trinity Hall at The Link Centre.

We're going to be all worshipping together for the whole service as we think about 'being prepared'. There'll be plenty of opportunity to engage creatively with the theme. If you're joining online, you might like to have a pen and paper handy.

For more information about our activities in The Link Centre, please see https://www.ashbournemethodist.org.uk/new

05/09/2026

Are you new(ish) to our church?

You are invited to a welcome event for a chance to share a meal, meet other new people, and hear a bit more about our church’s vision.

Sunday 11th October, lunchtime.

Please RSVP by messaging us or calling 01335 300338

02/09/2026

🙏Our midweek prayer...

30/08/2026

You are invited to share in worship this Sunday morning at 10.30am, live from Trinity Hall at The Link Centre.

During the first part of the service we will all worship together and then there will be a choice:
~ online and in Trinity Hall, we'll be sharing in hymns, prayers and a sermon
~ or you can choose to go into our Seek & Share worship space, where we'll explore together in an interactive way.

For more information about our activities as we move into The Link Centre, please see https://www.ashbournemethodist.org.uk/new

*Station Road, Ashbourne, DE6 1AA. We will be entering the building via the new entrance on Station Road. Even before it is fully open, we are able to hold our morning worship services in Trinity Hall at The Link Centre. For the first few weeks, we won't have access to all parts of the building, and we won't have all of our new equipment & furniture. So come expecting joy at being back in our building, but also expecting that things won't be perfect!

26/08/2026

Our midweek prayer...

Sometimes, Lord,
everything is too hard
and we are overwhelmed.
Find us in the darkness…
and in your fathomless mercy,
love us as only you can.
Amen

23/08/2026

Yesterday, we dedicated The Link Centre and Gateway Lodge for the benefit of our local community. We shared in this prayer together, which was followed by the video prayer from around the buildings, featuring people from the church and community.

In the Name of God the Father who formed us in love and calls us by grace,
we dedicate these buildings

In the Name of Jesus Christ our Lord, who draws us together in unity,
we dedicate these buildings

In the Name of the Holy Spirit, who speaks in our hearts the words of eternal life,
we dedicate these buildings

Generous God, of your great goodness you renew your people in their daily living. Bless this congregation. Empower us, on this day of dedication, for fresh ventures in faith, greater commitment to worship, and new acts of service.

In the Name of God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit we dedicate ourselves in service and praise. Amen.

23/08/2026

22/08/2026

It was our great joy today to share in a Service of Dedication for The Link Centre and Gateway Lodge.

The buildings were dedicated for the use and benefit of the people who live, work and visit Ashbourne and its surrounding area.

After the service, The Revd Mark Slaney & Caroline Stead, President & Vice-President of the Methodist Conference, unveiled a plaque to mark the occasion.

We were pleased to be joined by His Majesty's Lord Lieutenant of Derbyshire, Mrs Elizabeth Fothergill CBE, and the High Sheriff of Derbyshire, Syed Iftikhar.

Also in attendance were local community leaders, including representatives of Derbyshire Dales District Council, Ashbourne Town Council and Ashbourne Churches Together, as well as staff from the project architects, Allan Joyce Architects, and the main contractors, Messenger BCR.

The service was led by Ashbourne Methodist Church's minister, Revd Nicola Briggs. The Lord Lieutenant shared a reading from Hebrews 11: 1-12 while a local church member, Eric Matthews, read John 14: 1-14. Both the President and Vice President of Conference addressed the service and the prayers for the community were led by Revd Andy Fyall, Chair of the Nottingham & Derby District of the Methodist Church.

It was a wonderful celebration and an opportunity to recommit ourselves to serve our community. The prayer of dedication concluded with these words:
Generous God, of your great goodness you renew your people in their daily living. Bless this congregation. Empower us, on this day of dedication, for fresh ventures in faith, greater commitment to worship, and new acts of service.

The whole congregation responded: In the Name of God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit we dedicate ourselves in service and praise. Amen.

21/08/2026

In case you missed it...

TOMORROW! we have a Service of Dedication for The Link Centre & Gateway Lodge with The Revd Mark Slaney & Caroline Stead, President & Vice President of the Methodist Conference

Doors open at 2pm and the service starts at 2.30pm. Saturday 22nd August 2026.
If you would like to attend in-person, please book a free ticket at https://www.tinyurl.com/linkdedication

The service will also be live-streamed on Facebook and YouTube, with the stream starting at 2pm.

The redevelopment of Ashbourne Methodist Church’s buildings to create The Link Centre & Gateway Lodge is one of two major projects in the UK Government funded Ashbourne Reborn programme, led by Derbyshire Dales District Council. Together with improvements to the highways and public spaces, led by Derbyshire County Council, the changes are designed to bring back vibrancy, vitality and economic prosperity to Ashbourne town centre