Downham Market Methodist Church
Downham Market Methodist Church is a thriving church, open 7 days a week, with a variety of groups and activities for all ages.
Address: Paradise Road, Downham Market, PE38 9JE
Minister: Revd Paul Critchley
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Mission Statement
Downham Market Methodist Church exists to experience and share the life changing love of God for all.
Core Values: Truthful, Thankful, Accepting, Loving, Forgiving
Mask wearing is optional
See below for full list of services
Orders of service for worshipping at home are available on the Methodist Church website
Services (This can alter for special events. See Circuit Preaching Plan on the HOME page)
Sunday
10.00 am Morning Worship (2nd Sunday = All Age worship, 4th Sunday = Holy Communion). Gluten Free bread is used.
1st Sunday of the month 6:30 in Church Evening Service
2nd Sunday of the month NO EVENING SERVICE
3rd Sunday of the month 6.30 pm Zoom Service: email Sarah Friswell (see Church Council Secretary below) for the Meeting ID and Password
4th Sunday of the month NO EVENING SERVICE
Midweek Worship
1st Wednesday only at 2.00 pm. for Holy Communion. All are welcome
The Social Centre
The Social Centre exists to offer home-cooked meals and refreshments five days a week Monday - Fridays. Open 10.00 am - 1.00pm each day. Lunch is served at 12.00 noon.
Room Hire
The Church has a number of rooms which are used for church and community activities. If you are interested in hiring a room, please see our Frequently Asked Questions
Regular Church Related Groups
PLEASE CHECK before attending, as many groups are currently suspended.
Mondays
Paradise Bowls 2.00 - 4.00 pm (indoor bowls)
Brownies 6.00 - 8.00 pm
Guides 6.30 - 9.00 pm
Tuesdays
Boys' Brigade 6.00 - 8.00 pm
Wednesdays
Ladies Friendship Circle 2.30 - 4.30 pm (2nd and 4th Wednesdays)
Thursdays
Choir
Fridays
Paradise Bowls 2.00 - 4.00 pm
Messy Church 4.30 - 6.00 pm (2nd Friday of the month)
Community Bookings
Monday
Dementia Cafe 9.00 am - 12 noon (3rd Monday)
U3A Ukulele 10.00 - 11.30am
Art for All - 10.00 am - 12 noon
Bridge Club 2.00 - 4.00 pm
Tuesday
Keep Fit 9.00 - 11.00 am Tai Chi 6,30 - 9:30pm
Dementia Cafe 2.00 - 4.00 pm (1st Tuesday)
Wednesday
Tufty Club (Toddlers Group) 9.30 - 11.00 am Singing for Pleasure 10.00 am to 11.00 am
Art Appreciation - 11.00 am - 1.00 pm
Stroke Club 1.00 - 3.00 pm
Yoga - 5.30 - 9.00 pm
FenSong (Children’s music and drama) 5:30 - 9.00pm
AA Group 7.00 - 9.00 pm
Thursday
Bridge Club 6.30 pm - 9.30 pm
Singers Inspired 7.00 - 9.00 pm
Friday
Arm Chair Yoga 2pm - 3pm
Zumba 7- 8pm
Saturday
Tai Chi 9 - 11am
Ballet 11.15am - 12.15pm
FenSong (Children’s music and drama) 10am - 2pm
Important Contacts
Church Secretary Sarah Friswell Email
Treasurer Sarah Friswell Email
Bookings and Lettings Enquiries Christine MacKey email- tel: 07544 761444
Boys' Brigade Ralph Perkins Email
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Accessibility at Downham Market
The Methodist Church wishes to be an environment where all feel welcome and cared for. In order to allow for widest possible access, this church has the following facilities available:
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Accessible Toilet and Baby Changing Facilities
- Loop
- Large Print