Altofts Methodist Church
Where to find us: Church Rd, Normanton, WF6 2NJ
Minister: Revd Kim Williams
01924 365394
kim898943@gmail.com
Sunday service: 10:30am
Welcome to Altofts Methodist Church. We are a friendly group of people who meet to worship God each Sunday. We have several weekday groups for people of all ages, as well as providing our schoolroom for the use of various community organisations.
Holy Communion is celebrated approximately once a month. All are welcome to receive communion. Non-alcoholic wine is used and the bread at Altofts is gluten-free.
If you wish to enquire about arranging a wedding or baptism at Altofts Methodist Church please contact the minister, Revd Kim Williams.
Churches Together
At Altofts Methodist Church we have good ecumenical links with our neighbouring churches. We are members of 'Churches Together in Altofts and Normanton'. When there is a fifth Sunday in the month we hold a joint evening service at one of our churches. Churches Together also organises the annual Normanton Town Carol Service along with other events throughout the year.
Other members of Churches Together in Altofts and Normanton are:
Committees
Altofts Methodist church has various committees that meet to discuss the mission, worship, finances and fabric of the church.
General Church Meeting
Secretary: Mrs Linda Whittingham
The General Church Meeting is the group which elects church stewards and other voluntary/lay roles, such as representatives to the Church Council, which support the life and community of the church. This meeting is open to all and any member of the church is entitled to vote. It meets once a year, but can meet more often if the minster with pastoral responsibility feels it is necessary.
Church Council
Secretary: Mrs Linda Whittingham
The church council meeting is the 'main' meeting of the church that votes on all the recommendations referred to it by other church committees, the circuit, district and Connexion. Members of the church council meeting are the managing trustees of Altofts Methodist Church.
Consultation on Worship
Secretary: Mrs Linda Whittingham
This committee meets to discuss the worship in the church, including the planning of special services throughout the year.
Finance & Property Commitee
Secretary: Mrs Glenys Turton
The finance and property committee meets to discuss the financial position of the church as well as the maintenance and repair of the fabric of the building.
Pastoral Committee
Secretary: Mrs Carole Blanshard
Pastoral work has always been an important part of the Methodist story. Members and adherants' pastoral care is taken care of by a committed team of pastoral visitors.
Who to contact
Minister
Revd Kim Williams
kim898943@gmail.com
01924 365394
Senior Steward
Mrs Linda Whittingham
lindapwhittingham@hotmail.com
Contact for preachers' hymns and readings
Mrs Linda Whittingham
lindapwhittingham@hotmail.com
Room Booking Enquiries
Mrs Katerina Nelson
ekativanova@gmail.com
Items for the printed notices
Mrs Linda Whittingham
lindapwhittingham@hotmail.com
Room Bookings
We have a number of rooms including a large hall and smaller meeting rooms available for hire on a regular basis or for one off events. Please contact Mrs Katerina Nelson ekativanova@gmail.com for further details.