Methodist Church

Olveston and Tockington Methodist Church was formed in 2004, when the two former village churches united. We still have buildings in each village:

• In Olveston, in The Street: The Chapel (1820) and the Hall (1937), attached to the Chapel.
• In Tockington, on the Green: The Chapel (1897) and the Wesley Rooms (in the Triangle, opposite The Swan)

Our minister is the Rev Sandy Williams.   Sandy's appointment is part-time and so, for normal purposes, she is available on Sundays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, except of course for emergencies.

Mission statement

"We seek to worship God, make new disciples for Jesus Christ, and reflect his teaching in the community."

Worship

Services are held on Sundays at 10am in either Olveston or Tockington Chapels. See the current issue of Meeting Point for further details.

Some Special Services are occasionally held at 6pm in either Chapel. See the current issue of Meeting Point for further details.
 

Church facilities: The hall in Olveston and the Wesley Rooms in Tockington are extensively used by groups and organisations within the community. Each has good kitchen facilities, loos, and disabled access. To book the use of the facilities, please contact:

Tockington Church and Wesley Rooms:  Garry Phillips 01454 613241

Olveston Hall (and, from December 2011, when reordering is completed, Olveston Methodist Church as well):  Maggie Spooner 01454 610053

Tockington Chapel was extensively renovated in 2007; the premises now incorporate a toilet with disabled access, and a kitchenette. At full capacity it seats 60; there is a dais with two lecterns, and provision for IT facilities. The Chapel's acoustics are excellent for musical performances. Seating can be arranged for formal, informal and social gatherings. The Chapel is available for community use; for terms and conditions please contact Garry Phillips on 01454 613241.

Church Officers:

Minister: Rev Sandy Williams 0117 950 6881 (email: sandy.williams48@btinternet.com)

Lay Pastoral Worker: Glyn Varney 0117 9696387 (email: mgv.glynvarney@talktalk.net)

Senior Steward & Treasurer: Trevor Watkins 01454 416528 (email: trevorwatkins@hotmail.com)

Stewards: Jennifer Bone 01454 614601 (email: jennifer.bone@btinternet.com)

Maggie Spooner 01454 610053

Secretary, Church Council: Beverley Barton 01454 632049  (email: cranmoor.wanadoo.co.uk@fsmail.net)

Chair, Property Committee: Garry Phillips 01454 613241 (email: garryphillips194@btinternet.com

Other activities include:

• A monthly Bible Study/Fellowship meeting held in members' homes.  For more information, please contact Rev. Sandy Williams on 07841 752 941 or email: sandy.williams48@btinternet.com
• Prayer meeting (weekly in Olveston)
• Coffee (Saturday mornings at Olveston)
• Two Luncheon Groups:  one meets on the 2nd Wednesday of the month at The White Horse at Northwick, and the other on the 3rd Thursday of the month at The Swan at Tockington
• Cream teas on Bank Holiday Mondays at Tockington
• Annual Harvest Fayre on the Green at Tockington
• We participate, with our friends at St.Mary's, in the work of the Support and Pastoral Care Groups, visiting people who are unwell and delivering plants and sending Get Well cards.