website updated: 22.04.24
Sunday Services
(usually 10:30am & 6:00pm)
On this page, you will find details about our Sunday Services.
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The 'Plan' gives details about who is leading worship at Cole Street at our various services and events.
We are blessed to enjoy the words from a range of ministers, preachers and speakers from round the Circuit and further afield, each bringing their own message and style of worship.
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If you scroll down the page, you will find details about our different services and what you can expect from them. This is a great section to read if you have never been to church or if you haven't been in a while.
Worship Plan
April 2024
28.04.24 - 5th Sunday of Easter
10:30am - Family Worship (including Sunday School) & Holy Communion led by Mr. Peter Roberts
6:00pm - Evening Circuit Worship at Woodside led by Mr. Martin Rider
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May 2024
05.05.24 - 6th Sunday of Easter
10:30am - Family Worship (including Sunday School) led by Mr. Richard French
6:00pm - Evening Circuit Songs of Praise Worship at Cole Street led by Rev. David Alford
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12.05.24 - 7th Sunday of Easter
10:30am - Family Worship (including Sunday School) with Holy Communion led by Mr. Peter Roberts
6:00pm - Evening Circuit Worship at St. James' led by Dr. Andrew Bagnall
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19.05.24 - Day of Pentecost
10:30am - Morning Worship led by Deacon Janet Heys
10:30am - Sunday School Anniversary Rehearsal
4:00pm - SPECIAL EVENT - Sunday School Anniversary
6:00pm - Evening Circuit Worship at Central led by Mr. Phill Bridgewater
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26.05.24 - Trinity Sunday
10:30am - Family Worship (including Sunday School) led by Mr. Bill Jones
6:00pm - Evening Circuit Worship at Cole Street led by Mr. Martin Rider
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June 2024
02.06.24 - 9th Sunday in Ordinary Time
10:30am - Family Worship (including Sunday School) led by B Guest
6:00pm - Evening Circuit Worship including Holy Communion at Central led by Rev. David Alford
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09.06.24 - 10th Sunday in Ordinary Time & MHA Sunday
10:30am - Holy Communion Family Worship (including Sunday School) led by Rev. David Alford
6:00pm - Evening Circuit Worship at St. James' led by Deacon Janet Heys
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16.06.24 - 11th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Father's Day
10:30am - All-age Cafe-style Worship led by Deacon Janet Heys
6:00pm - Evening Circuit Worship at Central led by Mr. Bill Jones
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23.06.24 - 12th Sunday in Ordinary Time
10:30am - Family Worship (including Sunday School) led by W Sheldon
6:00pm - Evening Circuit Worship at Cole Street led by Dr. Andrew Bagnall
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30.06.24 - 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Conference)
10:30am - Family Worship (including Sunday School) led by Mr. Phill Bridgewater
6:00pm - Evening Circuit Worship at Woodside led by Mr. Martin Rider
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Sunday Service - Family Worship
(usually 10:30am)
Family Worship & Sunday School takes place on Sunday mornings throughout the year starting at 10:30am. At these services, you can expect the usual main ingredients of worship with a family friendly approach. These services usually take place in the main church hall at Cole Street, with the congregation sitting in straight or curved rows or sometimes around tables in a cafe style.
You can expect lots of singing of hymns and praise choruses to music played on piano, from a digital hymnal through the sound system or from computer using video. Words, images and video are usually projected at the front of the church on two screens. Hymns books are also available if you prefer. The door steward and steward on duty will ensure a warm welcome for you at Cole Street.
Preachers and Ministers usually open with prayers and singing before addressing the children and young people of the congregation. Worship continues, after the children and young people have moved to Sunday School in the adjoining rooms, with readings, talks, offertory and prayers, as well as more singing!
These services last about an hour. Refreshments are served at the end of the service. On occasions, a variety of literature is available. What is always available is a time to chat and talk over a cuppa!
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Normal, casual clothing is worn by most but you equally wouldn't look out of place if you wore a suit or smart dress.
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For more information on the Sunday School, visit the Sunday School page.
‘A warm welcome awaits you at our Church’.
Sunday Service - Evening Circuit Worship
(usually 6:00pm, occasionally 4:00pm)
Held at various churches around the circuit on a rota basis - check location above
Evening Worship takes place on Sunday evenings throughout the year usually starting at 6:00pm. At these services, you can expect the usual main ingredients of worship through a relatively traditional approach. These services usually take place in the Main Hall at Cole Street with other churches in the circuit joining us. The congregation sit in either straight rows or in an arch depending on the preference of the preacher/minister. The churches in the circuit are used on a rota basis so Cole Street is used once every three/four weeks or so.
You can expect hymns to be sung either to piano or digital hymnal. Hymn books and/or digital projection are usually used. The door steward and steward on duty will ensure a warm welcome for you at Cole Street. Services generally comprise of song, reading, liturgy, sermon, offertory and prayer.
These services last about an hour.
Some of these services may be held at Central Methodist, Dudley, St. James', Pensnett or Woodside Methodist, Woodside. Please check our preaching plan for details.
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Normal, casual clothing is worn by most but you equally wouldn't look out of place if you wore a suit or smart dress.
‘A warm welcome awaits you at our Church’.