Markfield Methodist Church

29/04/2026

A week on Friday! - 8th May.

There are still some tickets available for what is promised to be a wonderful evening of music.

The interesting program will include the below.........

Beethoven: Piano Trio in G; Scherzo and Finale.

Haydn: Piano Trio No 5; Andantino and Allemande.

Mendelssohn: Piano Trio in D minor; Andante con moto tranquillo and Finale.

Schubert: Marche Militaire.

Ellis: Spread a Little Happiness.

Greg and Jon Xd: Howl’s Moving Castle’.

Trad: Amazing Grace.

Bacharach: Raindrops Keep Falling on my Head.

Please see the Church website to book tickets - www.markfieldmethodistchurch.org - or email [email protected] for other ways to pay.

Many thanks

05/04/2026

TODAY IS EASTER SUNDAY

SERVICE
Today we will be having breakfast at 0900 before our Service at 1030. Everyone is welcome at the breakfast and/or the Service - if you would like to come to breakfast pls book (no charge) - please contact us via the website contact us tab

WHAT IS EASTER SUNDAY???
Why Easter eggs? What has an Easter bunny got to do with everything? What IS Easter Sunday?
Easter is the celebration of Christ's resurrection from the dead. It is celebrated on Sunday, and marks the end of Holy Week, the end of Lent, the last day of the Easter Triduum (Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter Sunday), and is the beginning of the Easter season of the liturgical year. As we know from the Gospels, Jesus Christ rose from the dead on the third day following his crucifixion, which would be Sunday.
His resurrection marks the triumph of good over evil, sin and death. It is the singular event which proves that those who trust in God and accept Christ will be raised from the dead.
What do eggs have to do with Easter?
Eggs illustrate new life, just as Jesus began his new life on Easter Sunday after the miracle of his resurrection.
When eggs are cracked open they are said to symbolise an empty tomb.
Originally eating eggs was forbidden in the week leading up to Easter (known as Holy Week). They were saved and decorated in the run-up to the celebration, and given to children as gifts.
Sometimes they were coloured red, in recognition of the blood sacrificed by Jesus when he was crucified. Green was also used to symbolise spring re-growth after the winter.
The first chocolate eggs appeared in France and Germany during the 19th century.
Where does the Easter Bunny fit in to all of this?
Rabbits and hares have been associated with spring since ancient times. It is thought that the Anglo-Saxon Goddess of Spring, Eostre, had a hare as her companion, which symbolised fertility and rebirth.
It’s hardly surprising that rabbits and hares have become associated with fertility as they are both prolific breeders and give birth to large litters in early spring.
The legend of the Easter Bunny is thought to have originated among German Lutherans, where the ‘Easter Hare’ judged whether children had been good or bad in the run-up to Easter.
Over time it has become incorporated into Christian celebrations and became popular in Britain during the 19th century.
Many children believe that the Easter Bunny lays and hides baskets of coloured eggs, sweets and sometimes toys in their homes or around the garden the night before Easter Sunday – much like Father Christmas delivering gifts on Christmas Eve.
This has given rise to the tradition of the Easter egg hunt which is still popular among children today.

For more details about our Services, Events and much more, please see our website www.Markfieldmethodistchurch.org

03/04/2026

TODAY IS - GOOD FRIDAY
What is Good Friday and why do we call Good Friday “good,” when it is such a dark and bleak event commemorating a day of suffering and death for Jesus?
For Christians, Good Friday is a crucial day of the year because it celebrates what we believe to be the most momentous weekend in the history of the world.
Ever since Jesus died and was raised, Christians have proclaimed the cross and resurrection of Jesus to be the decisive turning point for all creation.
Paul considered it to be “of first importance” that Jesus died for our sins, was buried, and was raised to life on the third day, all in accordance with what God had promised all along in the Scriptures (1 Corinthians 15:3).
On Good Friday we remember the day Jesus willingly suffered and died by crucifixion as the ultimate sacrifice for our sins (1 John 1:10). It is followed by Easter, the glorious celebration of the day Jesus was raised from the dead, heralding his victory over sin and death and pointing ahead to a future resurrection for all who are united to him by faith (Romans 6:5).
For more details of our Service, events and much more, please see our website www.markfieldmethodistchurch.org

02/04/2026

TODAY IS - MAUNDY THURSDAY

SERVICE
Thursday 2nd April 7PM
A reflective Service with communion

WHAT IS MAUNDY THURSDAY??
This is the Thursday before Easter, believed to be the day when Jesus celebrated his final Passover with His disciples. Most notably, that Passover meal was when Jesus washed the feet of His disciples in an extraordinary display of humility. He then commanded them to do the same for each other. Christ's "mandate" is commemorated on Maundy Thursday---"maundy" being a shortened form of mandatum (Latin), which means "command." It was on the Thursday of Christ's final week before being crucified and resurrected that He said these words to his disciples:
"A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another" (John 13:34).
What was so "new" about this command? Well, for one thing, it raised the definition of love to a new and higher standard. Jesus sacrificially met His followers' deepest need---that of new spiritual life and the forgiveness of sins. He even loved His enemies, and He calls us to show love to those who don't appear to deserve it. Just as Jesus loved sinners "to the end" (or "to the max" John 13:1) when He had nothing to gain from them, so must we. The Bible says that there was nothing attractive about sinful mankind that drew Him to love us. God loved us while we were yet sinners (Romans 5:8). Salvation is not only a wonderful gift that protects us from the penalty that we deserve Romans 6:23, the work of Christ also ensues new life, grants spiritual strength, and motivates Godly action in those who believe:

All as always are very welcome.
For more details about our Services, events and much more , please see our website www.Markfieldmethodistchurch.org

29/03/2026

TODAY IS PALM SUNDAY.

SERVICE
Our Service today is different!!! All the Churches in and connected to Markfield will join together and have both a traditional Service (in Church) and a procession (for those able and wanting to walk). Walkers - Please meet at the Green across the road from the Methodist Church at 10.30 AM.
Non walkers - please go into Church 10.30AM as usual.
All as always are very welcome.

ABOUT PALM SUNDAY
This is the first Day of Holy Week. It is when Christians remember how Jesus entered Jerusalem riding on a donkey. It is called Palm Sunday because the people were so happy to see Jesus and knew that he was very important, so they took branches from the Palm and Olive Trees that lined the road. They waved them in the air shouting 'Hosanna' (which means 'God Saves' in Hebrew) and put some of them on the road to make it easier for the donkey to walk on the rocky road.
Today, to remember that day, Christians all over the world go to special Palm Sunday Church Services. They often receive small crosses made from Palm leaves or other local woods. Palm Sunday is sometimes called Passion Sunday as Holy Week reminds us of Jesus's passion or death.
For more details Service, events and much more, please see our website www.Markfieldmethodistchurch.org

20/03/2026

EASTER SERVICES.
All are very welcome as always at any of our Services or events. Whatever your creed, colour, sexuality, age. Whether you have been a Christian all of your life or never stepped foot in a Church, everyone is very welcome.

If you would like to find out more about what Easter means - Why is Good Friday called Good Friday when Jesus died that day? Why do people wave palms on palm Sunday? Why do people eat easter eggs? What is the Easter bunny all about? Then each of these days there will be a post here, but also there is info on our website on each of the days on "read more".

PASSION SUNDAY
Sunday 22nd March 1030AM
This will be a very special Easter Service with our Choir taking part. Come along and hear them and the wonderful music.

PALM SUNDAY
Sunday 29th March 1030AM
All the Churches in and connected to Markfield will join together.
There will be a Service in our Church and also a Walk of Witness around a part of the village for those able to take part.
All are welcome to either the Service or the Walk (meet on the corner of The Green opposite the Church for the walk at 1030, we will then join the others at the Church for the last part of the Service)

MAUNDY THURSDAY
Thursday 2nd April 7PM
A special Service of reflection led by Rev Jimi

EASTER SUNDAY
Sunday 5th April 1030AM
Easter Sunday Service led by Rev Jimi
(There will be a Easter morning breakfast at 0900 - all are welcome but please write your name on the list in the porch - or message us, so we know numbers-thanks)

Please see our website for up to date info on Services, Events, Our history and much more. www.markfieldmethodistchurch.org

19/02/2026

Hi all - please see attached the details of our next recital. Bookings can be made via the website - or email [email protected] to arrange to pay and get your tickets another way.
The ensemble come very highly recommended and it should be a fantastic evening.
Many thanks

18/01/2026

We have our come for a cuppa every Wednesday morning here at our Church.

But please also see below for other places around that village that also have a lovely warm welcome

25/12/2025

18/12/2025

THIS WEEKEND
SATURDAY 20th December 11-12 - CAROLS AT THE CO-OP
Come and join with the Churches in Markfield as we sing Carols outside the Co-Op. Hopefully we will have some goodies to give to folks too!! There is no collection, we are there to being some festive cheer but also recognise that this is not a lovely time for everyone and if anyone wants a chat etc.. please do ask

SUNDAY 21st December 4PM - CAROL SERVICE WITH CHOIR.
All are very welcome to come along to our Carol Service. This will be led by Mike and Paulette Furborough and will include our choir singing various pieces, and plenty of Carols for everyone to join in.

There are Service of course throughout the Christmas period - please see the below for more details on the Churches in and connected to Markfield.

Methodist Church – www.markfieldmethodistchurch.org or FB
Anglican Church – j22churches.org.uk
Congregational Church – FB
Catholic Church – http://stwilfscoalville.blogspot.com

MARKFIELD CHURCHES – WORKING TOGETHER FOR OUR COMMUNITY

29/11/2025

CHRISTMAS
Please see below some events and Services. There are also other Services at our Church and other Church in/linked to Markfield, please see below for more details on these.

CAROL SINGING ON THE GREEN
Friday 5th December 7PM
Join us as we gather as a village, around the Christmas Tree on The Green for Carol singing, then back to the Church rooms for refreshments. All very welcome​

CAROL SINGING AT THE CO-OP
Saturday 20th December 1100-1200
Come and join us as we sing Carols outside the Co-Op. Hopefully we will have some goodies to give to folks too!!
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CAROL SERVICE
Sunday 21st December 4PM
All are very welcome to come along to our Carol Service. This will be led by Mike and Paulette Furborough and will include our choir singing various pieces, and plenty of Carols for everyone to join in.

CHRISTMAS EVE MIDNIGHT SERVICE
Christmas Eve - 24th December 1130PM
All are welcome to come to our Christmas Eve Communion Service led by our Minister Rev Jimi Kaci

You will have a warm welcome at all the Churches in/linked to Markfield. Whether you have been to Church before, or never stepped foot in a Church, we are all very welcoming. We all work very closely together and share many of our Services and support each other at our events.

For more on our Services, events and much more please see our website www.markfieldmethodistchurch.org
For the other Churches in/linked to Markfield please see
Anglican Church – j22churches.org.uk
Congregational Church – FB
Catholic Church – http://stwilfscoalville.blogspot.com
MARKFIELD CHURCHES - WORKING TOGETHER FOR OUR COMMUNITY