Welcome
Welcome to the Website for Chorley and Leyland Methodist Circuit.
We are proud to be Members of the METHODIST CHURCH in Great Britain. OUR CALLING has been re-affirmed in 2018 and is expressed in the following 4 areas:
Worship Learning Service Evangelism
Not only does this website inform you about who we are and what we do, it also provides links to the Lancashire District, Partner Organisations and the wider community.
We are also now on Facebook 
, click the logo to visit.
The Three Priorities of our Circuit
Early in 2017, the Leadership Team of the Circuit discerned the following as God’s Priorities for the work we are called to. They inform the use of our energies and other resources.
Members of the Methodist Church are disciples of Christ and we are almost a thousand strong in the Chorley & Leyland Circuit! Together we are called to many tasks and need to be encouraged and resourced in this work. Our “Growing Leaders” course is just one way that people are being empowered, but other wider initiatives are in the pipeline.
The Circuit, with District help, is funding the 5 year appointment of a Pioneer Ministry Enabler on Buckshaw in 2018. This is an exciting new work with ecumenical partners. But we hope the creative exploration of such ministry will be catching and all our local churches will be inspired for new initiatives.
Our ongoing Schools worker project expresses our commitment to working with children. This Schools Plus Priority seeks to expand & integrate work in schools with the important children’s work in churches, including Messy Church. We aim to strengthen existing church/school links through school “Champions" & establish new links with community schools.
What's New on the Website
GDPR CONFERENCE PUBLISHING PIONEER MINISTER
Pioneer Ministry Enabler
Welcome to Andrew Kesiak our new Pioneer Ministry Enabler who will be starting with us on 1st September 2018.
We have set up a page for Andrew where he introduces himself and he will update the Circuit on the Pioneering work he does in the Buckshaw Village area.
Click Here to read more about Andrew
Celebration Service
On Sunday 9th September we held our Celebration Service at Buckshaw Village church where we said farewell to Melody Clarke, our Schools Worker. We also welcomed Andrew Kesiak, our Pioneer Ministry Enabler to the Circuit and welcomed our guest speaker Sally Binymin.
1000 words
Can you write a letter to those attending 3Generate? A letter to help them be courageous in their faith by sharing something of your own faith story.
Could you share something about your experiences of being part of a church/faith community. Maybe you remember special people or moments from growing up in a church - could you share some of that story?
Find out more below:
Big Church Day Out
Michael Card
World renowned musician, author and Bible teacher. In a career that took off with his debut album, First Light (1981), Michael Card has recorded over 37 albums, authored over 27 books, hosted a radio program, and written for a wide range of magazines. While he has penned such favourites as “El Shaddai”, “Love Crucified Arose”, and “Immanuel,” he never imagined writing over 19 #1 hits. The popularity of his work seemed a stark contrast to his goal in life, to simply and quietly teach the Bible.
Friday 21st September 2018, 7.30 pm
Hillside Methodist Church, Brinscall
Tickets £10 (£5 for children under 16)
To pay by debit or credit card, go to https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/date/528832
To pay by cash or cheque, phone 07956 094130
Click Here for poster, click Here for flyer
Fundraising Event
On August 11th three members of Whittle Methodist Church, Roger Stubbings (recorder), Dorothy Rhodes (piano) and Helen Towreiss (recorder) played 800 hymn tunes to raise money, through sponsorship, for this year's chosen charities of our Chorley and Leyland Circuit; these are Help the Homeless, Chorley and Bay 6, Leyland. The marathon took nine and a half hours
and already around £800 has been raised. Grateful thanks to all who helped towards that target.
NewsShare
Look out for our new look Circuit news sheet / magazine. We hope it is one way in which we can keep everyone up to date with what’s going on and who’s involved in what.
It now incorporates the Circuit Preaching Plan - an essential document for many Methodists! - but hopefully our mini-articles and pieces like the Circuit Meeting Digest will keep you briefed on important aspects of Circuit life. With your suggestions (and contributions!) this format could grow. Let’s share good news!
New DBS Checks
New arrangements for DBS checks have been made by the Methodist Church. For more information see your Safeguarding Officer or click Here to find out more information.
General Data Protection Regulations
The Church has always been interested in individuals in a caring, pastoral way and has sought to undertake its mission by having sufficient information available to function effectively and communicate efficiently. From the start of Methodism, John Wesley knew the value of lists!
The church, like all other bodies that hold information on people, is now required to follow regulations about how that such information is held and used. GDPR is being embraced by the church as a way to ensure the very best “good practice” as well as compliance with the law.
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Cliff College
Cliff College are delighted to welcome any prospective students to come and explore our various programmes throughout the year. Our undergraduate, postgraduate and research degrees are all validated by The University of Manchester.
For most of the year, visits to the college are run on a personal or small group basis on request. If you are interested in the BA Theology programme, or the new developments in the part time BA Mission and Ministry programme, the part-time MA taught programme, or any of our Research degrees, then do get in touch using the details below to arrange one of these visits. We would love to see you, introduce you to our facilities, meet staff and students, and talk through the right options for you here at Cliff.
We also run more public Taster Days across especially the undergraduate courses. Dates for these days will appear on this page when they are available.
Click Here for more information. Click Here to visit their website.
Circuit Stewards
Circuit Stewards are responsible, together with our Ministers, for the spiritual and material life of the whole Circuit.
Whilst this is an unpaid position, it is important that we are able to appoint calibre people, called by God, to this vital role.
If you wish to explore if you are being called into this ministry, please speak with one of the circuit ministers, or pass your name to Brian King, Circuit Steward, (Tel 01772 619593); b.king47@hotmail.com or Revd Andrew Mashiter; Superintendent Minister, (Tel 01257 263251); andrew.mashiter@btinternet.com
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Circuit Video
Our Circuit Video was launched in our Churches on Sunday 8th January 2017. Please do take a look and learn more about our Circuit and who we are.