Remembrance Sunday

Remembrance Sunday

Nov 13, 2022 | Our News, Services, Special Services

The Act of Remembrance was solemnly observed during our morning’s worship last Sunday. Mr Mark Savill was our preacher who was warmly welcomed by our steward Keith Harrison and it was pleasing to see young people in our congregation with their small children as we...
Acting on a Vision

Acting on a Vision

Nov 8, 2022 | Member contributions, Our News

Founding a new church is a true visionary act. A group of Ashley folk, who were meeting to worship in a farmhouse in 1860, had the vision to build a new church. On our 162nd Church Anniversary, it was illuminating to consider what other visionary acts were taking...
“On This Rock I Will Build My Church”

“On This Rock I Will Build My Church”

Nov 8, 2022 | Services

Last Sunday morning we celebrated the 162nd Anniversary of the founding of our church and our annual Gift Day. In welcoming our preacher, the Rev’d Helen Kirk, Chair of the Chester & Stoke on Trent District, our steward recited some important dates in the church’s...
In the Wilderness

In the Wilderness

Oct 30, 2022 | Services

Roy Ellis, our preacher last Sunday, was warmly welcomed by Keith Harrison. Our organists were Neil & Jill Barnett. Roy called us to worship with words from the Psalms – “Give thanks to the Lord; make known what He has done” and our opening hymn was “Jesus the...
Standards

Standards

Oct 23, 2022 | Services

On a wet Sunday morning worshippers were met as always with a warm welcome to a service at Ashley Methodist Church. Bunty Hodgkins introduced Rev. Mark Lawrence who began with words from Psalm 29 – ascribe to the Lord glory and strength. Rod Smith accompanied us in...