NOTICES

Marple Regent Cinema will be showing the film Bonhoeffer (12A) on Thursday 3rd April at 7.45pm. Tickets are £5.50. For details, trailer and to book go to https://bonhoefferfilm.com or book direct with Marple Regent Cinema.

On Friday 30th May there will be a coach trip to Tissington Well Dressing and Bakewell. The coach departs from the church at 9.30am. Cost £20. Cheques payable to ‘Marple Methodist Church’ to Hazel Jones or a steward please. Why not bring a friend?

Would you consider forming part of a Communion Stewarding Team? The job consists of preparing the communion table before communion services (including sourcing bread), directing people to the communion rail and then washing/tidying up afterwards. Typically communion services happen once a month. Speak to a steward or to Maurice Mitchel if you think this is something you could help with or if you want to find out more.

Advance Notices

The annual CHRISTIAN AID PLANT & CAKE SALE will be on 10th May 2025 from 10.00 am to 12.30. Please would all gardeners and growers consider growing extra bedding plants and/or splitting and potting up any surplus herbaceous perennials to support this Christian Aid sale. In fact, we would be grateful for any healthy, sturdy plants.

Jude’s Ordination will take place at St Andrew’s church, Shifnal at 4pm on 29th June. If you would like to go then please would you let Jude know.

Churches Together

April 12th10.30am – 12.00amHanding out palm crosses and Easter timetables in Marple precinct
April 18th4.45pm for 5.00pmGood Friday Walk to the Cross on Cobdon Edge – Assemble in Linnet Clough Scout car park. All welcome especially children and dogs.
April 20th6.30amEaster Sunday Dawn Service in Mellor Churchyard followed by breakfast together in Mellor parish centre.

Circuit Events

6th April - Circuit Service - 6.30pm at Tiviot Dale, preceded by refreshments at 5.30pm.

Eco Ideas

Transport is one of the three biggest contributors to carbon emissions in the UK. You are encouraged to reduce your contribution by:

  • walking and cycling where possible
  • using public transport where possible
  • reducing your personal car use (e.g by car sharing)
  • thinking twice before flying