As Christians, Christ invites us to deepen our relationship with Him through continuous, life-long learning. In our second session, Chris Hewer will be joining us again on Saturday 7th June. We will gather from

Killamarsh Methodist is part of the national Methodist Connection but between that we have support from our Circuit and District (which includes North East Derbyshire). We often share where we have seen God at work

MAY UPDATE We are very pleased as usual to send you these updates. Today the 18th of May, we are celebrating the Harvest Festival at our church Saint John the Baptist. Our crops

We give thanks, with Christians across the world, for the life, service and witness of Pope Francis and for the appointment of Pope Leo XIV in his new  leadership of the worldwide Catholic church

Thanks to everyone who joined us through Lent and over the Holy Week. Over three days, Jesus died, was buried, rose from the dead and, over the next few weeks, appeared to many, many

This morning on Mothering Sunday, we reflected on "thankfulness".  We gave thank for mums, carers and strong women throughout our lives. Lives past, in our lives today and in the future. On this bright

A couple of up and coming events for your busy diary. Once a quarter through 2025, we are looking to host a session where we will explore and seek to become better informed about the

The Methodist Church has four strands to our national vision and you can find out how we've defined this locally on the website just click  "About  > Our Vision".   The

A new year often means New Year's resolutions.  Something which never really works out for me.  But it can also be a chance for a  new way of looking at things

It's been a busy Christmas of joy and celebration but also one where, as Christians, we have tried to "Hush the noise" by concentrating on the true meaning of Christmas....... the birth of our

It happens every month but Christmas is extra special because we have 3 courses and everyone is extra excited. Any month you'll get a warm welcome and it's free, as part of our

We were delighted to welcome the year 6 pupils, and staff, from Immaculate Conception Primary school, Spinkhill into Church recently as they brought the many goods donated from their school Harvest Festival.  They were

It's great to see how the village supports  the Poppy Appeal and Remembrance Day. Our Remembrance Day service is 10 am on Sunday 10th November. We lay a wreath at the Memorial 

It was amazing to provide our Hall for free for a charity night to one of our regular users - Jessica Steele and her singing classes. (You can view all  user groups, timings and

Methodist Churches all operate as independent churches but within the support and guidance of the Methodist Connexion.  So, we make many individual, local decisions but also take part in lots of shared events. We

  Each month, as a church community we take Communion (usually the first Sunday of each month).  This week, our minister Sean took us through some teaching on "the 7 "C"s of communion

As  part of our Harvest Festival, we reviewed our partnership with Food Works. As a partner hub, we supply their healthy meals, upcycled from food waste, in fully re-cyclable packaging - branded "Just Meals

It is with regret that, for the first time ever, we are having to cancel this month's community lunch due to lack of availability of our fantastic kitchen volunteers.  Our next lunch, we

The Methodist year starts in September and this is when ministers move to their new churches (stationing). We're really excited to be joined by Rev Sean Adair. Sean comes to us as our new

Those with hate in their hearts will never have the last word. As communities reel from unrest and disorder, Methodists will continue to work with our ecumenical and interfaith partners, as we join in clearing

The Methodist Church UK has prepared this short video in response to what we've witnessed, when hate comes before love. That's why we are encouraging everyone to #seethelove. Please click the orange link

It is with sadness that we have said goodbye to Mike , who whilst only with us for 12 months has been a great minister, encouraging, challenging and supporting us over the past year

Today's community lunch was a celebration of local volunteers who make Killamarsh the community it is. Although there are too many groups to mention, we were joined by members of the Wombles,  Natterjacks

As Methodists, we are called to give generously as a church and individually.  One charity we support is Christian Aid.   In May, it was our chosen monthly church charity - where the money

As a church,  we don't tell anyone how to vote. As Methodists our faith is built upon the teaching of John Wesley who spoke wise words over 200 years ago. His rules were

Everyone knows Richard Wells .........but what do you really know about him?  You'll also know we support Warm Welcome spaces (see our post 30th September 2022) .....but do you know how we got

The journey of lent is complete. After the deep sadness of Good Friday, today, we hear the good news that Jesus is risen from the dead.  We move into the new life of spring

Lent is often thought of as a time Christians "give things up". But it's also a time of prayer, study and self-reflection. So, here at Killamarsh we are completing a 6 week bible

As a contributor of the UK Methodist Church we receive structure and resources, including our minister. Today, our central Director of Evangelism joined Zoe Ball on Radio 2's Pause for thought with an interesting

Methodists hold an annual Covenant Service at which we celebrate all that God has done for us, and affirm that we give our lives and choices to God. This is a key date in the

In our short Christmas Day service, we lit the last candle on our advent wreath as we welcomed Jesus, the "Light of the World". You may notice that one candle is unlit. This is common

Over 50 of us came together to continue Christmas celebrations. Everyone was in fine voice, and enjoyed a choice of 4 curries (or jacket, cheese and beans) plus mince pies.  And courtesy of the

Today, 62 friends sat down, in the new church hall, to 3 courses, coffee and mints. There were Christmas crackers and cracking conversations. Thanks to everyone who joined us and all the cooks/servers who

Advent and Christmas is a time for family, friends and simple joys. In church, we come together, in different ways and with all ages to re-tell the nativity story, to celebrate Jesus's coming

Following our recent improvements to the hall and heating, we've qualified for the silver award. (Eco Church is a learning community of churches of all shapes and sizes. It provides a framework to support

We've been successful in becoming one of the local Co-op's community partners.  From today,  Co-op Members can officially support Killamarsh Methodist church (Cause ID: 79267) as part of the

Fabulous support for our annual Macmillan coffee morning for the brilliant Macmillan cancer charity.  A total of £245.80 was raised through cake sales and £45 through the sale of

Creationtide is the "season" when we think about God as Creator and Sustainer of all life and we reflect on our responsibilities to our planet and the current climate emergency.  We are already an

A few snaps of the hall all "wedding ready". The new larger space is available for hire for you to dress as you choose. Be as creative as you wish for your family party. 

We've discovered this old picture of the hall when the church was in that part of the building. But if you click on the image, you can see the progress in fixing and extending

Take a look at our how our building supports our village groups  and that's without our free monthly community lunch. We've also been recognised for our support for 

Refugees are a very emotive issue. Watch this Video. Then ask questions, seek to understand, be curious and join with us in the conversation. As people of faith, this is who we

As Christians we are called actively to do justice, show loving kindness and walk humbly with God (Micah 6:8).  From time to time, the Methodist church commissions studies to help us better understand

 Happy Easter everyone!   Come and join us as we celebrate the empty tomb and Christ conquering death.    Worship starts at 10 and then we are hosting our monthly, free Community Lunch

We came together as a community to celebrate the coronation of King Charles III.   We made plenty of crowns, bounced on the bouncy castle and ate sandwiches, trifle, cake and scones........   Thanks to

  Christians in KIllamarsh came together to worship around the village and remember Christ's great sacrifice for the world.     

    Mark North, Founder and CEO of the Freedom Community Project was recognised as a Community Champion, at an event hosted by the Prime Minister to celebrate members of the community who make our

Lent is the period of six weeks (40 days not including Sundays) leading up to Easter, the most important festival in the Christian calendar. Lent starts on Ash Wednesday. The last week of

Join us Thursday 2nd March where coffee morning becomes "Big Brew 2023". The usual friendly welcome and a drink but lots of different cake to raise money for trade and climate justice!  

Celebrity Fern Britton tweeted the following message earlier today:  "I have returned to regular church going. Before, my excuse was ‘ too busy. I don’t need church to think about my faith. I need me

Welcome to Live Life Better Derbsyhire! Click on the link to look at their website but every fortnight, their trained staff are here to help offer support and advice to help you achieve your

As well as our nativity, today we prayed for our troubled world with the Lord’s Prayer in Malay and in EnglishBapa kami yang ada di syurga,             

You'll have seen we are part of the Warm Spaces scheme and a journalist from "The Mirror" came to find out more and published a lovely article. Just click to find out

It was great to welcome back Adam and Steve (the donkeys) and thanks to everyone who decorated our tree. Each bauble has a "thank you" attached ..... feel free to take a moment and add

Famously the Innkeepers had "no room".  Our theme this Christmas is "there is room". Watch this short video and why not come along to one of our events to see how we are

Our craft group, supported by many other people and kind donations, have packaged together 42 shoe boxes which, with the help of the Sheffield Shoe Box appeal  will be distributed to the

It's great to be involved in the village's support for the members of our Armed Forces.  We're using our activities and church giving to support the Poppy appeal and

The Methodist Church has published a report God in Love Unites Us which requires all methodist churches to make a decision. We are pleased to report our Inclusive Church has voted unanimously to allow

On Saturday, Killamarsh Conservation Group organised a Harvest Market from 10-2 for the sale for a harvest produce, alongside lunch tea and coffee.  On Sunday, there was a harvest service at 10 a

We’ve registered Killamarsh Methodist Church as a Warm Welcome space to provide a free, warm, welcoming & safe place for people to go this winter. Our building will be open for all

Our charity coffee morning raised over £195 for the brilliant   Macmillan cancer charity. A huge thank you to everyone who baked and/or donated.  See our post for Harvest

With our whole country, we grieve the loss of Her Majesty the Queen  who's life of dedicated service is an example to all.  Our garden is always open and is available as

Ten of us (plus one working volunteer) spent the bank holiday weekend at the annual Greenbelt Festival. Always fabulous music, talks and worship. Tickets are already on sale for next year so if you want

This month we enjoyed Peter May's "lockdown" a  prescient crime thriller occurring during a pandemic (written in 2005!).  

With donations still coming in, the Methodist and Anglican churches of Killamarsh and Renishaw, plus the user of our buildings, have donated £1250 to support the people of Ukraine. Thanks to all who have

Our fabulous Killamarsh Women's Institute had a fund raiser with strawberries and cream afternoon tea

Kids Invent Stuff used the church to stage a fake wedding to show off one their invention/makes! See who you can spot from our congregation using the following link.  https://youtu.be

Thanks to everyone who joined us for the Queen's 70th Jubilee Party. The rain didn't stop the fun as over 80 people of all ages enjoyed BBQ food and various desserts in the

Fancy a tasty, healthy meal that's also great for the environment? You can collect a Just Meal on Thursday or Friday 9-12. See our Partners page.

Killamarsh Methodist Church are excited to have been awarded £1770.91 from the Co-op community shoppers scheme. This will be used to develop the hall space.