Apr 6, 2026 | Services
Easter is a special time for the churches in Ashley, who united on Good Friday with joint services, including a walk of witness. Ashley Methodist Church’s Easter Sunday Service began with everyone placing a daffodil on the empty cross – a joyful display to give thanks...
Mar 30, 2026 | Services
Laying a palm branch on our Lenten cross to mark Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem opened our Palm Sunday service. Rev. Rob Cotton dedicated our new hymn books – Singing the Faith – before we sang Make Way for the King of kings. We watched a video showing the...
Mar 23, 2026 | Services
Last Sunday Ros placed a whip on our Lenten cross symbolising Christ’s humiliation by Pontius Pilate and read from Isaiah 53: he endured the suffering that should have been ours. Our service was led by Ian White who focused on the hymns of Fred Kaan. Born in the...
Mar 16, 2026 | Services
On Mothering Sunday our worship began as Sue Fox placed a bowl and towel below our Lenten cross to remember Christ washing his disciples’ feet. Rev. Rob Cotton told a funny story to the children before they moved to the hall to make daffodil posies. Guy and Ros read...
Mar 11, 2026 | Services
On Sunday we welcomed Rev. Paul Clapham to lead our service. The Lent reading showed how Jesus was mocked and abused by the soldiers prior to his crucifixion as a crown of thorns and purple robe were symbolically placed on a simple wooden cross. Paul’s call to worship...
