UPPER WELLAND METHODIST CHURCH, MALVERN, WR14 4LA
Contact 01684 561224
upperwellandmc@icloud.com
Minister Rev Nigel Coke-Woods
Senior Steward Joy McWhirter,
Lay Pastoral Assistant Anne Rich.
SUNDAY WORSHIP
Sunday services start at 10.30am to which everyone is welcomed. Holy Communion is celebrated monthly. we are a small church, with a usual congregation of about 15, where we all feel safe, comfortable and amongst friends, and where we have a preacher each week to lead us in worship. We then have a social half hour over tea and coffee for anyone not in a hurry.
We have special services at Easter, Harvest and Christmas, details of which are posted in our weekly emailed newsletter and on our noticeboard. We decorate the church as appropriate and ensure that all feel welcome to join us.
WHERE ARE WE?
Upper Welland Church is one of 3 Methodist Churches in the Malvern area.We are situated towards the bottom of the village between Malvern Wells and Welland on the Upper Welland Road. You can find us on Google Maps here.
OUR VISION
Our Church is a friendly Christian community where we welcome others to join us in our worship and service to God. Our emphasis is on learning and understanding the Bible and following the example of Jesus and his Disciples. The vision of our Church is to make an impact for God, here in Malvern, by helping people understand the enriching messages of eternal hope given to us by Jesus Christ through His words and deeds.
Come and join us, come just as you are, we would love to get to know you better.
WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
You can receive Newslink via email each Saturday by contacting us. This contains details of worship and activities for all three Methodist Churches in Malvern, including Upper Welland, Lansdowne Crescent and Somers Park Avenue.
OTHER ACTVITIES
We occasionally have Coffee and Chat mornings during the week, details are displayed on the Notice Board by our front gate.
BAPTISMS, WEDDINGS AND FUNERALS
Please contact us regarding baptisms. We baptise both infants and adults. The church is quite small and therefore unsuitable for weddings or funerals. For these we recommend you consider Lansdowne Crescent Methodist Church in Great Malvern, which is also registered for same sex marriage. contact us Both churches share the same minister.
HIRING THE CHURCH
Our premises are ideal for small groups, quiet days and retreats. Both the church and small hall are available, together with kitchen and disabled toilet. The church is equipped with a video projector and screen. We are not available for birthday parties and alcohol may not be brought into the building. contact us for details. Hirers will need a Safeguarding Policy (you can use ours) and third party liability insurance.
SAFEGUARDING
Members of our little Church are well aware of the responsibilities of Safeguarding and Data Protection. Our Safeguarding Policy can be downloaded here. The Church Safeguarding Officer is Joy McWhirter.