Parish News

There is plenty happening at Barley Methodist Chapel as we head into autumn and winter, and we are delighted to see our chapel continuing to be a place where people of all ages can come together, enjoy friendship and be part of our community.

Harvest Festival Family Service Sunday 4th October at 11am, led by Pat George.

This will be a relaxed and welcoming service for all the family, we are particularly pleased that some of our young people from FOG Club are taking part in the service. Our Harvest Festival is a wonderful opportunity to give thanks for all the blessings we have, celebrate our community and enjoy being together.

We would also encourage everyone who can to bring along donations of non-perishable food items. These will be donated to Church on the Street, helping support people and families in our wider community who may be struggling.

And, because we know our four-legged friends are very much part of family life too, furry friends are welcome to join us!

We hope you can come along and make it a really special family celebration.

FOG Club is Back!

We are delighted that our FOG Club has restarted after the summer break. The club continues to be a fantastic opportunity for our younger members of the community to meet, make friends, have fun and take part in a variety of activities.

It is wonderful to see the chapel full of energy and laughter again, and we are especially looking forward to seeing the children play their part in our Harvest Festival Family Service.

Indoor Car Boot Sale – Saturday 17th October

We are excited to be holding our Indoor Car Boot Sale on Saturday 17th October, from 11am until 3pm.

This is a new venture for the chapel and we are hoping it will become a regular monthly event, bringing even more people from the surrounding villages and local community into our lovely chapel hall.

We already have lots of stallholders booked, so come along, have a browse and see what bargains and treasures you might discover!

There will also be plenty of refreshments available, including homemade cakes, pie and peas, tea, coffee and cold drinks. Why not make a morning or afternoon of it, grab yourself a bargain and enjoy some good food and friendly company?

All proceeds from the event will go towards raising funds for the next phase of essential maintenance work required to our chapel building.

The chapel has already benefited enormously from the support and generosity of our local community, and we are determined to continue looking after this special building so that it can remain at the heart of village life for many years to come.

Dates for Your Diary

Church Council Meeting – Sunday 18th October at 2pm

Church members are invited to join us for our Church Council Meeting at 2pm. This will be an opportunity for members to come together to discuss the plans, priorities and work of the church over the next 12 months, including how we continue to develop our chapel and serve our local community.

Remembrance Sunday – Sunday 8th November at 11am

We will be holding our Remembrance Sunday Service at 11am, led by our new Minister, Rev Steven Donnison.

We warmly invite everyone to join us as we come together to remember and give thanks for those who have served and sacrificed for others.

Children’s Christmas Party – Sunday 13th December at 2.30pm

Our much-loved Children’s Christmas Party will take place on Sunday 13th December at 2.30pm. We are looking forward to another afternoon filled with Christmas fun, laughter and festive activities for the children.

Barley to Bethlehem – Sunday 13th December at 5pm

Later that same day, the village will come alive for Barley to Bethlehem at 5pm.

This wonderful community event brings the Christmas story to life around the village and is always a very special occasion. We look forward to welcoming everyone and sharing the Christmas spirit with our friends, neighbours and visitors.

Carols by Candlelight – Sunday 20th December at 6pm

Join us for one of the most special services of the Christmas season as we gather together for our Carols by Candlelight Service at 6pm.

Come along and enjoy traditional Christmas carols, readings and the beautiful atmosphere of the chapel lit by candlelight as we celebrate the Christmas story together.

There is lots to look forward to at Barley Chapel over the coming months, and everyone is welcome.

Whether you join us for worship, bring the children to FOG Club, enjoy a piece of homemade cake at the car boot, support our fundraising, or simply come along for a chat and some friendly company, we would love to see you.

Barley Chapel is a place for everyone — come along and be part of our community.