Thank you for visiting our Christmas Page. Here you will find all of the main Christmas events across the three Methodist churches in Ellesmere Port. If you would like to view our calendar of all events, click here.
From Rev. Ruth Dowson
The Light Shines in the Darkness
The Christian message is one of light and of hope, particularly at dark and difficult times. The light shines in the darkness, the Bible tells us, and darkness has not overcome it. In our churches and in our homes, we light candles at this time of year to remind us of the hope and the light of Christ. They are also a kind of prayer when we pray for our world.
The prophet Isaiah says that the people who walk in darkness have seen a great light, and we long and pray for that light in our world. I am aware of so many people across all of Ellesmere Port who are doing all they can to bring that light and hope to others. Those who are visiting the elderly and the sick. Those who are caring for young children. People working with those who are homeless or those living with addictions. Every act of kindness and love is bringing that light and hope into our world.
Shadows and Tealights
I was told once that even the smallest little tea light, if put in a window on a dark night and without obstructions in the way, can be seen up to two miles away. Just think of the effect of that small light shining out in the darkness, and even more so when we join that light with others.
Together we are bearers of light and hope in our world. I wish you a very happy and blessed Christmas. And may that light of Christ shine in our world, in our communities, in our churches and in our hearts.
Yours in Christ,
Reverend Ruth Dowson, The Methodist Church in Ellesmere Port
Calendar
Friday, November 28th
Light Up Little Sutton: Little Sutton, 7;00 pm. The official ceremony for lighting up the village
Sunday, November 30th
Explore: Hope Farm 10,30 am. Explore the start of the Advent season with words, crafts and music.
Sunday, November 30th
Advent Praise: Hope Farm 5:00 – 7:00 pm. Multi-cultural music and worship with Churches Together in Ellesmere Port. Led by the Resonance North Band.
Saturday, December 13th
Christmas SInging in the Arcades. 10:30 – 11:30 am . A public celebration of Christmas, led by Churches Together in Ellesmere Port.
Sunday, December 14th
Second Sunday Special All-age service: Little Sutton 10:30 am. All-age celebration of Advent.
Thursday, December 18th
Service of Comfort and Light: Trinity 7:00 pm. An alternative take on Christmas, with silence, prayer and reflective music.
Sunday, December 21st
Traditional Carol Service: Hope Farm 3:00 pm. Recounting the Christmas story in readings and carols, with mince pies to follow.
Wednesday, December 24th
Christingle: Hope Farm 4:00 pm. A joyful celebration for families and community as we spread a message of hope.
Wednesday, December 24th
Christmas Eve Holy Communion: Trinity 7:00 pm. A traditional Christmas liturgy
Thursday, December 25th
Christmas Celebration: Little Sutton 10:00 am. Celebrate the birth of Jesus.
December 29th
Explore: Hope Farm 10,30 am
January 4th
Covenant Service: Little Sutton 10.30 am.
Where are we?
Hope Farm Methodist Church, Bridge Meadow, Great Sutton, Ellesmere Port, CH66 2LF. Email: hopefarmmc@gmail.com
Little Sutton Methodist Church, 330 Chester Rd, Little Sutton, Ellesmere Port CH66 1NL. Phone: 07938 921047. Email: mail@littlesuttonmethodist.org.uk
Trinity Methodist Church, Whitby Rd, Ellesmere Port, CH65 0AB. Phone: 0151 355 5379, Email info@trinityellesmereport.org.uk