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)

Mission statement

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

Worship

Tockington Chapel: 10 am, except for the second Sunday in the month when it is at 6pm.

Olveston Chapel: 6pm, except for the third Sunday in the month when the service is held at Daldry Gardens, and the second Sunday in the month, when an ‘all-age' service is held at 10am.

Each Sunday morning the Junior Church meets in conjunction with the morning service (second Sunday in Olveston Chapel, other Sundays in Tockington Wesley Rooms).

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:

Olveston Hall:  Jane Taylor 01454 613607

Tockington Wesley Rooms:  Mary Frost 01454 416056

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 Maggie Spooner on 01454 610053.

Church Officers:

Minister: Rev Iesinga Vunipola 01454 412269 (e-mail: Iesinga@hotmail.com)

Lay Pastoral Worker: Glyn Varney 0117 969637 (e-mail: mgv.glynvarney@talktalk.net)

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

Stewards: Jennifer Bone 01454 614601 (e-mail: jennifer.bone@btinternet.com)

Maggie Spooner 01454 610053

Secretary, Church Council: Dr Margaret Buston 0117 9629248

Chair, Property Committee: Garry Phillips 01454 613241 (e-mail: garry-phillips@supanet.com)

Other activities include: prayer meeting (weekly in Olveston), light lunches (monthly at Tockington); coffee (Saturday mornings at Olveston); cream teas on Bank Holidays at Tockington; annual Harvest Fayre on the Green at Tockington.