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High Street Methodist Church Witney
First and foremost we are a Christians, part of a worldwide movement of people who place their trust in the God who made everything - even us - and whose love surrounds us daily. We look to Jesus who we believe to have been the same God living in human form for guidance on how to live our lives and who to relate to others.
If you want to know more about Jesus, read what was written about him by four different observers and recorded in the books of the Bible known as Matthew, Mark, Luke and John.
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Our church exists within a Methodist circuit of churches and chapels
that span West Oxfordshire from Faringdon in the South to Charlbury in
the North. The name of our circuit is the Witney and Faringdon
circuit, referenced within the Methodist connexion (the sum of all
the churches and circuits in
Great Britain) as circuit
number 23/3.
You can find out more about the Methodist Church of
Great Britain and the churches that make up its connexion by going to
their Internet site; see our links page for the
address.
Many Frequently Asked Questions are answered in our series of downloadable leaflets - click here to see the complete list.
What's New
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In
Touch
Every two months in conjunction with our sister Methodist churches in Witney we publish a magazine called "In Touch". This has regular features such as the minister's letter and timetable of events but also contains contributions from members of our own congregations. Contact us by clicking here
for a sample copy.
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Also, don't forget to check out our events page - click here!
Our History
| Methodism has at its roots one person whose vision, determination and faith inspired fellow seekers to re-assess their lives and renew their relationship with God. John Wesley (1703-1791) challenged the religious assumptions of his day, urging those to whom he preached to 'trust in Christ, Christ alone for salvation' for the assurance that we are all forgiven through Christ. When John Wesley was at Oxford University, he was part of a small group of students who held regular meetings for Bible study, prayer and Communion. This earned them the nickname 'The Holy Club' or 'Methodists'. Wesley became a priest in the Church of England, but in 1738 had a spiritual experience that he described as God working in his heart through faith in Christ. He launched a hugely influential preaching ministry and had a flair for organising people into small groups. These he named classes, with locally appointed preachers and leaders, which studied the gospels and prayed together. Wesley's new movement became a separate Church which grew rapidly throughout the 18th century and afterwards. |
Our Vision
To love, worship and serve God. To respond to the love of God who has saved us through his Son, Jesus Christ, and who empowers us by his Holy Spirit, to grow in faith and to proclaim by word and deed the Kingdom of God.
Within our fellowship to provide:-
- A welcome for all in the name of the Lord
- The means to bring people the good news of the Gospel
- Nurture of new Christians
- Encouragement for all to grow in their love for and knowledge of Jesus
- Meaningful, vibrant and varied worship
- Opportunities for a healing ministry
- Sound teaching, based on the revelation of God in the Bible and in His church, for all ages and experience in accordance with Methodist doctrine.
- The sacrament of Holy Communion on a regular basis
- Opportunities for prayer, Bible study, fellowship and fun through regular weekday meetings and special events
- Encouragement for all members to realise their talents and to fulfil their responsibilities in the life of the church
- Encouragement for people to develop their spiritual gifts
- An effective system of pastoral care for members and adherents
- A support network to encourage prayer for individual and corporate needs
- Numerical growth
- A sound financial footing to enable the church to further the work of God in Witney, the community and the world
- Church buildings that are comfortable, well maintained and well suited to provide for the needs of worship, fellowship and outreach
Within our community to take:-
- The Gospel into our community through organised outreach events and by personal, friendship evangelism
- An active role in our town, encouraging church members to serve both individuals and organisations
- An appropriate role in the provision of baptisms, weddings and funerals for church members, adherents and the wider community of Witney and District.
- A full and active role in the work and mission of the Methodist Witney & Faringdon Circuit and Churches Together in Witney & District, working with our ecumenical partners wherever possible as the one Body of Christ.
- An interest in national and international affairs and to support those in need in Great Britain and across the world.
Our Leadership Team
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Minister - Richard Donoghue |
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Steward - Ian Harley |
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Lay Worker - Anne |
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Steward - Ann |
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Steward - David |
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Treasurer - Isabel |
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Steward - Graham |
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Steward - Brian |
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Senior Steward - Dave (now beardless!) |
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