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# Bath Methodist Church

Across the city and beyond

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## Posts

- [Breathing in and breathing out...](https://bathmethodists.org.uk/a-new-chapter/) - Revd Simon Topping writes:September marks the start of a new chapter in the story of the Methodist in Bath. In one sense “Bath Methodist Church” is a new name for our community, in another sense it takes us back to the very beginnings of Methodism. Bath was the place where John Wesley founded his fourth
- [Methodists in Bath launch a new church](https://bathmethodists.org.uk/methodists-in-bath-launch-a-new-church/) - A new Methodist Church for Bath will hold its first services on Sunday 4th September 2022. The four Methodist church congregations in Bath – Beechen Cliff, Horizon, Nexus and Weston – are combining in order to create the new “Bath Methodist Church”, but all the existing church sites will be retained as resources for the
- [Keeping Hope Alive](https://bathmethodists.org.uk/keeping-hope-alive/) - Hope is central to the Christmas story. Revd Simon Topping reflects on how we can keep hope alive in these difficult times. Some may have lost hope in persuading world leaders to take the necessary steps to limit global warming in the light of the outcomes of the COP26 climate change conference. While some countries
- [Big Questions: Talks and Conversations](https://bathmethodists.org.uk/big-questions-talks-and-conversations/) - A series of events where conversation is at the heart and questions are definitely invited. We will feature conversations that Focus on… different social justice issues and issues in the interface between science and faith. Social Justice Issues today: What are they; what can we do?A series of talks led by Greville MillsThe root of our
- [Reimagine Church](https://bathmethodists.org.uk/reimagine-church/) - A morning of imagining a brighter future for the Methodist Church in and around Bath. Saturday May 1st from 10am.
- [Radical Welcome Course](https://bathmethodists.org.uk/radical-welcome/) - This course will explore your relationship with issues of inclusion and exclusion – in the church and elsewhere – and allow you to develop your thinking and the sort of church and type of welcome you want to be and express.Inclusion and exclusion can happen in many ways and for many different reasons – different
- [Unsure about something new? Start with Why](https://bathmethodists.org.uk/unsure-about-something-new-start-with-why/) - When wondering about next steps, it’s easy to ask about what to do, but more valuable to make sure that you have your why sorted out first argues Niall Briggs in the first post of a series looking at planning for mission. It’s the never-ending cry of three-year olds everywhere: ‘why?’ But so often it’s
- [Is the Essence of Church in its People or its Buildings?](https://bathmethodists.org.uk/the-essence-of-church/) - There’s an old children’s rhyme which starts “Here’s the church, and here’s the steeple. Open the door and see all the people.” Niall Briggs wonders how the people behind those physical, digital and metaphorical doors are seen in the church of today. English is a curious language; sometimes helping to convey ideas and sometimes helping to thwart
- [What is the Future for Methodism?](https://bathmethodists.org.uk/open-letter-to-methodist-church/) - Greville Mills takes a look at the Open Letter to the British Methodist Church and some of the conversation that’s followed its publication. Earlier this year, an open letter was issued to members of the Methodist Church and signed by five people (Angie Allport, Cathy Bird, Bala Gnanapragasam, David Hardman, Ian Rutherford).The introduction, explaining the
- [Community Engagement](https://bathmethodists.org.uk/community-engagement/) - The Methodist Church was birthed by seeing the importance of telling the story of Jesus beyond the walls of the traditional church. Niall Briggs explores this further and what the churches in Bath are doing to follow in his footsteps.
- [God in love unites us](https://bathmethodists.org.uk/god-in-love-unites-us/) - This is the name of a report presented to the Methodist Conference (our governing body) in 2019. It deals comprehensively with updating the church’s position on marriage and relationships. Parts if it were accepted at the 2019 Conference and other parts were passed as provisional legislation and subject to further consultation across the churches, Circuits

## Pages

- [Home](https://bathmethodists.org.uk/) - An open and inclusive group of Christians who meet to worship, grow in our faith, serve our local community and work for peace and justice.
- [Safeguarding & Privacy Notice](https://bathmethodists.org.uk/safeguarding-privacy/) - Safeguarding The Methodist Church is committed to safeguarding as an integral part of its life and ministry. Safeguarding is about the action the Church takes to promote a safer culture. This means we will: promote the welfare of children, young people and adults work to prevent abuse from occurring seek to protect and respond well
- [Worship](https://bathmethodists.org.uk/worship/) - Worship As Christians following ‘A Methodist Way of Life’, sharing together in worship is important to us. Worship is led by our own ministers, other ministers and lay preachers from the North East Somerset & Bath Methodist Circuit and sometimes by our own team of worship leaders. Sunday Worship On the 1st, 2nd and 3rd
- [Partnerships](https://bathmethodists.org.uk/community/projects/) - Partnerships Southdown Whiteway Church & Community PartnershipThe Southdown Whiteway Church and Community Partnership is based at the Southdown Methodist Church Centre and employs a Church and Community Worker to offer caring Christian support to families, individuals and organisations in the Southwest area of Bath. Chapel House CommunityThe Chapel House Community, next to Walcot Methodist Chapel,
- [Walcot](https://bathmethodists.org.uk/roomhire/walcot/) - Walcot Methodist Chapel, Nelson Place East, London Street, Bath BA1 5DA (Formerly Nexus Methodist Church)
- [Community](https://bathmethodists.org.uk/community/) - Community A Methodist Way of Life encourages us care for ourselves and others around us, learn more about our faith and to practice hospitality and generosity. Community Meals & Meeting Places There are several opportunities to meet for fellowship around the city. See the ‘Activities’ page for more details about:Tea & CakeTigerlilies Toddler GroupMonthly BreakfastBear
- [Room hire](https://bathmethodists.org.uk/roomhire/) - Room Hire Enquiry Form Rooms are available to hire for at all the church centres for community groups and private bookings. The premises at Beechen Cliff, Walcot and Weston are managed by Bath Methodist Church. Please follow the links below to the individual pages for information about each of the venues or use the enquiry
- [Weston](https://bathmethodists.org.uk/roomhire/weston-2/) - Weston - Bath Methodist Church
- [Beechen Cliff](https://bathmethodists.org.uk/roomhire/beechen-cliff/) - Beechen Cliff - Church: Shakespeare Avenue, Bath BA2 4RF. Bruton Community Hall: Bruton Avenue, Bath BA2 4QJ
- [Activities](https://bathmethodists.org.uk/community/activities/) - Activities There are opportunities to meet for fellowship around the city: Tea & Cake Weekly on Mondays at Walcot 2.30 – 4pmWe meet at the front of the church (and/or the front garden – weather-permitting). Come along for a cup of tea, cake and friendly conversation. Tigerlilies Toddler Group Weekly on Mondays at Weston 9.30
- [Contact us](https://bathmethodists.org.uk/contact-us/) - Contact us Please use this page to get in touch with us:For general enquiriesTo contact one of our ministersTo ask about booking a room General Enquiries Please use this form for general enquiries. You can also telephone the church office on 01225 461509 and leave us a message. Please enable JavaScript in your browser to
- [Events](https://bathmethodists.org.uk/community/events/) - Events Previous events Fundraising Concert Sunday 20 November 6.30 – 8.30pm An evening with local choirs The Wiltshire Wailers, Walcot State Choir and The Croutons.In aid of Julian House and Water Aid.Venue: Walcot Methodist Chapel, Nelson Place East, London St, Bath BA1 5DA Gardeners' Question Time Tuesday 15 November 2022
- [Locations](https://bathmethodists.org.uk/community/find-us/) - Bath Methodist Church has four church centres for our worship and community events. All have rooms available for hire. Church Centres Southdown Methodist Church Centre, The Hollow, Bath BA2 1NJ Walcot Methodist Chapel (formerly Nexus), Nelson Place East, Bath BA1 5DA Beechen Cliff, Shakespeare Avenue, Bath BA2 4RF Weston, Newbridge Hill, Bath, BA1 3PW Village Churches Bathampton

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