Metheringham Methodist Church Centenary Celebrations 2008

Used with permission C. Sellars

The Methodist Church, in the High Street, was opened for worship on 28th May 1908 and to celebrate the Church's 100 year birthday we are planning a programme of activities.

On Saturday 10th May a Celebration Garden Party will be held in the Chapel Hall & Grounds 9.30am to 12.00 with stalls, games, raffle and refreshments.

Saturday 17th May we will be holding a Celebration Dinner, in the Village Hall, starting at 6.30pm. A three course meal will be followed by entertainment by The Hi-Notes with "Songs from the Shows". Tickets are priced at £12.50.

On Sunday 25th May at 6.00pm a Centenary Celebration Service will be held at the Methodist Church. The preacher will be Dr David Perry, the Chairman of the District and birthday cake, tea & coffee will be served following the service.

In June we will be celebrating with a Flower Festival. A Preview Night will be on Friday 6th June 7.30pm - 9.00pm with Fruit Punch & Nibbles and tickets are £5.

Saturday 7th June 10.00am - 4.00pm and Sunday 8th June 12.00 - 4.00pm the Church will be opened for you to see these lovely flower arrangements representing the last 100 years, admission free. During the above times there will be organ and piano recitals and refreshments.

Sunday 8th June, at 10.30am, will also see the return to the Church of Deacon Rosemary Cogrove to take our Sisterhood Anniversary Service.

You can obtain tickets for the above events from Margaret Amos, Rita Blow and Joyce Sellars.

Please make a date in your diary for Sunday 13th July when The Sunday School Reunion will be held 3.00 - 6.00pm.

If you have any photos, item or written memories about the Chapel for the Shared Memories Exhibition could you please contact Shirley Beevers 320935, Cathy Brown 321490 or Angeline Murphy 320099