NOTICES FOR THE TWO WEEKS COMMENCING SUNDAY 5 JULY 2026
SUNDAY 5 JULY
10.45am We welcome our Minister, Rev Fiona Calverey, who is to lead our worship this morning. This service will include Holy Communion in which all are warmly invited to share.
Refreshments in the form of coffee or tea will be served in the foyer immediately following this service, and we hope that all who are able to will stay for a while, to include the meeting – detail below.
As announced provisionally in church last Sunday, we can confirm that there will be a very short Extraordinary Church Council meeting after this service. The single purpose of this meeting is to consider a request on behalf of what will be a newly formed Wylam Community Church to hold services on these premises on various Sunday afternoons from September. It is hoped that members of our Church Council will try to attend, although the meeting is of course open to any member of the congregation.
WEDNESDAY 8 JULY
7.30 to 9.00pm The Wednesday Fellowship meetings continue this evening in the foyer. As part of a varied weekly programme the group will this week continue the study based on 1 Corinthians titled “Loving Church”. This week’s session is titled “The Most Excellent Way” and is based on chapter 12 verse 31b to chapter 14 verse 40. As always, these meetings are open to people from any church, or none, just come along and you will find a warm welcome.
THURSDAY 9 JULY
9.15 to 11.30am “Soft Play” sessions for pre-school children, accompanied by a parent or guardian, continue in the hall today. Just £3 per family. Come at any time.
SATURDAY 11 JULY
11.00am to 4.00pm The members of Fourstones with Warden Methodist Church have decided, after 150 years of worship in that church, to close and for the building to be sold. Everyone is welcome to come along to the church today for an “Exhibition of Memories”. An interesting story about the history of the whole area, including the Fourstones church and the Methodist witness in this part of the Tyne Valley over the past 180 years, can be seen in the Summer 2026 issue of “Living Waters”. If you have yet to pick up a copy there are still a few on the table in the atrium.
7.00 to 9.00pm The Wylam and District Churches Youth Club and Gathering will be heldhere this evening for a final meeting before the holiday break. From 7.00 to 8.00pm, a more traditional youth club with a wide variety of games including board games, pool, table tennis and badminton and then, from 8.00pm, for all who wish to stay, The Gathering will take place with some food, perhaps a more quiet game and some chat and discussion about Christian faith and life issues – or if you wish you can just come at 8.00pm for this session. Anyone from school year 6 and above is welcome and there’s no need to book. Weekly sub. remains at £1.
SUNDAY 12 JULY
10.45am We look forward to welcoming Tom Dodds, from Hexham, who is to lead our worship today.
As usual, refreshments will be available in the foyer immediately following this service.
3.00pm We are invited to attend the final service at Fourstones with Warden Methodist Church, which is closing after 150 years of faithful witness. (See also the Saturday entry, above.)
4.00 to 5.30pm Another monthly Wylam and District Churches “Messy Church” will be held here. This is a family event for children up to 11 years of age, accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Suggested donation £1 per child. There’s no need to book, just come along for a mix of crafts, games, bible stories and music, with a very simple meal for the children and refreshments for adults.
WEDNESDAY 15 JULY
7.30pm For a final meeting prior to the summer break, the Wednesday Fellowship will be having a Social Evening this week about which all regular attendees will be receiving details directly. However, others are welcome to attend – contact Brian (contact details at the foot of these notes) if you would like to come along.
THURSDAY 16 JULY
9.15 to 11.30am “Soft Play” sessions for pre-school children, accompanied by a parent or guardian, will continue this week in the hall before taking a break during the school holidays. Just £3 per family. Come at any time for as long as you wish.
SUNDAY 19 JULY
10.45am Today’s worship will be a “Local Arrangement” and, for a change, will take the form of a “Cafe Church”. This will be a less formal act of worship and will be held in the foyer. If you know someone you feel might particularly enjoy this informal style of worship, why not invite them to come along? There will be more details in the issue of notices commencing on this date.
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FORTHCOMING NOTICES As evidenced by this issue, please be aware that church notices during the summer are likely to cover two weeks or even more sometimes without further notice. Please ensure Brian has information for publication in good time.
FOOD BANK A reminder that we are still accepting gifts of non-perishable items for the West Northumberland Food Bank in Hexham, where there is an on-going need for donations. This becomes particularly relevant during school holidays, when children who normally have a meal at school will need feeding at home. There are boxes in the atrium to receive gifts, and a list of the type of items most needed can be seen on the box lids.
PRAYER FOOTNOTE Our God of the past, you have journeyed with us. We look back on our lives and reflect with thanksgiving on your guidance for us.Our God of the present, you travel with us wherever the way has led us and wherever it will lead us.May we always turn to you when we reach the crossroads of our lives.Our God of the future, you continue to walk beside us. May we know your presence as we go forward on our pilgrimage, so that we may reach out to those who travel with us.We ask this in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen Catherine James.
Information to be circulated? You can contact Brian Japes Tel:- 01661 852151 or email brian@japesfamily.co.uk