Stratton Methodist

06/10/2026

Stall holders needed for our Christmas Fayre on Saturday 28th November from 10am. Contact Jane on 07787528448 for details.

22/09/2026

🙏 Join us for worship this Sunday!

This week, we gather on Zoom to fix our eyes on Jesus and to reflect on His prayer for His disciples — a prayer of faith, unity, protection and being sent into the world.

📖 Hebrews 12:2 – We are called to fix our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of our faith.

🙏 John 17:1–19 – Jesus prays for His disciples, asking the Father to protect, sanctify and prepare them for their mission in the world.

🎵 Our worship will include:
Be Still for the Presence of the Lord
Our God Is an Awesome God
Lord, I Lift Your Name on High
Lord, I Come to You
Draw Me Close to You
Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah
You Shall Go Out with Joy

💭 Our message focus: keeping our eyes on Jesus and living faithfully as His people in the world.

💻 Join us on Zoom this Sunday, 27 September.

All are welcome

20/09/2026

15/09/2026

Christmas fayre! Looking for stall holders - all types (No alcohol)for our church Christmas craft fayre. Saturday 28th November 2026 10am til 1pm
£10 per medium table (provided) £15 per large table (provided)

Contact Jane Foster on messenger or 07787 528 448

03/09/2026

Join us for worship this Sunday at Stratton Methodist Church!

This week, we gather to reflect on **God’s presence, His call, and the ways we are invited to live out our faith in everyday life** — in ourselves, our homes, our families, and our church community.

📖 **Exodus 3:1–6** – Moses encounters God at the burning bush and discovers that he is standing on holy ground.

🎵 **Hymns & Worship Songs**
• The Splendour of the King
• Giving It All to You
• Speak, O Lord
• Forth in Thy Name, O Lord, I Go
• Holy Spirit, Living Breath of God
• Be Still, for the Presence of the Lord

🙏 Our worship will include prayers of Approach, Praise, Confession, Reflection, Intercession and Dedication

💭 Through three reflections, we’ll think about our own lives, our homes and families, and the life and activities of **Stratton Methodist Church** — listening for where God may be speaking and leading us.

🕥 **Sunday 6 September 2026 at 10:30am**

All are welcome – we would love to worship with you!

28/07/2026

⛪ **Join us for a United Methodist Service this Sunday, 2 August!**

We are delighted to welcome our new minister, **Rev Rach Collins**, who will lead this special united service for Methodist churches across Swindon.

Together, we will reflect on God’s presence with us through struggle, service and sharing — and on Christ’s call to become people of peace, compassion and generosity.

📖 **Genesis 32:22–31** – Jacob wrestles through the night and receives both a blessing and a new identity.

🍞 **Matthew 14:13–21** – Jesus feeds the five thousand, revealing God’s abundant compassion and provision.

Our worship will include:

🎵 There’s a Call
🎵 The Splendour of the King
🎵 Best of All Is God Is With Us
🎵 Make Me a Channel of Your Peace
🎵 Holy, Holy, Holy / Santo, Santo, Santo
🎵 Hear the Call of the Kingdom

🙏 Prayers of adoration, confession and intercession
💬 A sermon from Rev Rach Collins
🍞 Holy Communion, including the Lord’s Prayer
🕊️ A closing blessing

All are warmly invited to join us for this special time of worship and fellowship as Methodists from across Swindon come together.

**All are welcome — we look forward to worshipping with you!**

21/07/2026

This special Circuit Farewell Service, held at Stratton Methodist Church on 19 July 2026, marks the retirement of Deacon Stephen Roe and celebrates his ministry across the Circuit.

The service includes well-known hymns and songs, Bible readings, prayers, a sermon from the Revd Rach Collins, and reflections from Circuit staff and stewards as they say farewell to Stephen and Angela. The readings and themes focus on Christian service, the importance of every person’s gifts, God’s grace, and our shared calling as members of the Body of Christ.

https://www.strattonmethodist.org.uk/stephenroeleavingservice.htm

Thanks to Matt of mconlineevents.co.uk for the excellent video.

15/07/2026

🌿 Join us for our Circuit Farewell Service this Sunday – 19 July 🌿

This Sunday, we gather as one church family to give thanks for the ministry of Deacon Stephen Roe as we share in a special Circuit Farewell Service. Together we'll celebrate God's faithfulness, reflect on the gifts we each bring to His Church, and pray for the journey ahead.

📖 Scripture Readings
🤝 1 Corinthians 12:12–27 – We are one body in Christ, each with unique gifts that are equally valued and needed.
🍇 Matthew 20:1–16 – The parable of the workers in the vineyard reminds us that God's grace is generous and offered equally to all.

🎵 Hymns & Worship

Blessed Be Your Name
Amazing Grace
God Is Here, As We His People
Let Love Be Real
Brother, Sister, Let Me Serve You
The Lord's My Shepherd
Captain of Israel's Host

Whether you're a regular member, a visitor, or joining us for this special occasion, you are warmly invited.