Worship Plan
November 2026
08.11.26 - 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time - Remembrance Sunday
10:30am - Morning Worship led by Martin Rider (inc. Sunday School)
6:00pm - Evening Circuit Memorial Service at Cole Street led by Revd. David Alford
15.11.26 - 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
10:30am - Morning Worship with Holy Communion & Baptism led by Revd. David Alford
6:00pm - Evening Circuit Worship (Shoebox Appeal Service) at Woodside led by Albert Wilkinson
22.11.26 - 34th Sunday in Ordinary Time - First Sunday before Advent
10:30am - All-age, Cafe Church Worship led by Kirsty Barrett
6:00pm - Evening Circuit Worship with Baptism at Woodside led by Revd. David Alford
29.11.26 - First Sunday in Advent
10:30am - Morning Worship with Holy Communion led by Peter Roberts (inc. Sunday School)
6:00pm - Sunday@6 Service at Central - Advent Carol Service - led by Andrew Biggs
December 2026
06.12.26 - Second Sunday in Advent
10:30am - Morning Worship led by Richard French (in Guild Room)
10:30am - Sunday School in Main Hall
6:00pm - Carols in the Cool led by David Moss
13.12.26 - Third Sunday in Advent
10:30am - Morning Worship led by Phill Bridgewater (in Guild Room)
10:30am - Sunday School in Main Hall
6:00pm - Evening Circuit Worship at Woodside led by Brian Roberts
20.12.26 - Fourth Sunday in Advent
10:30am - No Service
10:30am - Sunday School in Main Hall
4:00pm - CAROL SERVICE & DRAMATISED NATIVITY - 'Christmas with the Aliens'
6:00pm - Evening Circuit Service - Nine Lessons & Carols at Central led by Andrew Biggs
24.12.26 - Christmas Eve
4:00pm - Family Christingle Service
25.12.26 - Christmas Day
10:00am - Christmas Day Family Service at St. James' led by Revd. David Alford
10:00am - Christmas Day Family Service at Woodside led by Bill Jones
10:30am - Christmas Day Family Service at Central led by Revd. Sharon Elson
10:30am - Churches Together in Netherton Christmas Day Service at Lodge Farm
27.12.26 - First Sunday of Christmas
10:30am - Morning Worship led by Revd. David Alford (inc. Sunday School)
6:00pm - Evening Circuit Worship at St. James' led by Dr. Andrew Bagnall
Sunday Services
(usually 10:30am & 6:00pm)
On this page, you will find details about our Sunday Services.
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.
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.
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!
Normal, casual clothing is worn by most but you equally wouldn't look out of place if you wore a suit or smart dress.
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 and prayer.
These services last about an hour.
Some of these services may be held at Cole Street, but may also be held at Central Methodist, Dudley, St. James', Pensnett or Woodside Methodist, Woodside. Please check our preaching plan for details.
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’.