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…
about us.
Bath was the fourth place to have a Methodist Society in 1741 and there have been many Methodist churches in the area since then. There are now six churches which form the Bath Mission Area of the North East Somerset & Bath Circuit. Get to know us a little here or get in touch so we can get to know you.
Our team.
Supporting people and projects across the Mission Area
Rev Elizabeth Kirova
Minister
Rev Jan Tate
Minister
Deacon Annie Trembling
Minister
Niall Briggs
Mission Enabler & Community Developer
Karen Turner
Student Chaplain
Hanna Bevan
Lay Worker
Highlights
Some things you might want to know
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Connected
The Methodist Church is a Connexional church covering the whole of Great Britain. The six churches in the Bath Mission Area work together and with others in North Somerset in a Circuit and as part of the Bristol District. We’re also part of the Learning Network South West. We also try to work with other churches in Bath where we can.
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Online and Offline
We like to gather together in person when we can, but have been learning how to do community online too. We’ve been using Zoom for worship and small groups and will be streaming services from our buildings soon.
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Looking to the Future
Methodism is an historic denomination, but we’re looking to make a difference here and now. Many of John Wesley’s principles are still very relevant to today.
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people Focused
As followers of Jesus, we’re all about people, finding ways to grow, learn and develop together following his example and teaching.
Our Blog
Reflecting on life, faith and church in interesting times
Is the Essence of Church in its People or its Buildings?
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…
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…
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