A Warm Welcome from the Central Methodist Church in Launceston…
We invite you to join us in experiencing the love of Jesus Christ and becoming part of our church community. Through our diverse activities and worship opportunities, we seek to deepen our understanding of Christ’s love and nurture its growth within us, so that we may radiate that love to others.

Bible Verse of the Day (NIV)
Blessed is the one whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered.
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If you wish to contribute and support the efforts of Central Methodist Church in Launceston, you can make a secure donation by clicking on the Dona portal icon located above. Additionally, you have the option to Gift Aid your donation, further maximizing its impact.

The mission of Central Methodist Church, in keeping with that of the Methodist Church, is to respond to the Gospel of God’s love in Christ and to live out our discipleship in worship and mission.
Our vision is to provide a welcoming and engaging church community, sharing the love of Jesus with all ages. We aim to fulfil this vision by sharing the Gospel of Christ and providing accessible encounters with God through worship.

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Hello – we’re glad you’ve found us!

I am delighted to extend a warm welcome to you to Launceston Central Methodist Church online.
During the pandemic, we were unable to gather together in person as a church for several months. It was a challenging period, but I am thrilled to inform you that all our services and events at Central are back as normal. When possible, we also live stream some services – more details are below.
As a church, we are a diverse community, comprising individuals of all ages and backgrounds. Some of our members have been residents of Launceston their entire lives, while others have come from different parts of the world. Therefore, regardless of your background, there is a place for you here.
Above all, we are a group of people striving to find meaning in our lives within the context of faith and trust in Jesus, and endeavouring to follow Him in today’s society. We firmly believe that the God who created and cares for everything and everyone desires for you to know Him and be a part of His purposes. Our church’s every endeavour is centred around ensuring that everyone experiences God’s love and discovers His purpose for their life.
Please take a moment to explore our website, where you will find information about our regular weekly activities for all age groups, as well as our current online initiatives. We would be thrilled to include you in our community. If you would like to learn more about any of these activities or have any other questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us.
May God bless you abundantly.
David Miller

Our vision is to provide a welcoming and engaging church community, sharing the love of Jesus with all ages.  We aim to fulfil this vision by:

  • Sharing the Gospel of Christ.
  • Providing accessible encounters with God through worship.
  • Encouraging spiritual growth.
  • Being a considerate church family.
  • Serving the needs of the community.
  • Demonstrating good stewardship of financial and physical assets.
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Services at Central
Most Sunday worship services at Central are at 10.30am and 6.30pm.
Services during  March
24 March 2024 10.30am Morning Service – Elizabeth Miller
24 March 2024 6.30pm 245 Alive – Ashley Cooper
28 March 2024 7.30pm Maundy Thursday & Communion – Rev David Miller
29 March 2024 10.30am Good Friday – Rev David Miller
30 March 2024 2.00pm Jesus’ Final Hour – Rev David Miller
31 March 2024 10.30am Easter Day – Rev David Miller
31 March 2024 6.30pm 245 Alive – Café Rev David Miller

Full details of Services at Central this Quarter

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Services this week

Launceston Methodist Circuit Covenant Service

Launceston Central Methodist Circuit recently celebrated their annual Covenent Service when the whole circuit came  together to renew their Christian covenant commitment of faith. The service was at the Central Methodist Church.

News & Services at Central & in the Circuit

Dear Friends
In our ongoing journey through Lent, we’re following Jesus as He heads for Jerusalem and we also explore themes about sharing resources. In our first service Jesus shares the keys to true greatness – in self-sacrificial service, and in the second we join Jesus and the disciples as they enter Jerusalem at the start of Passion Week. Please find our next two sets of printed services and a booklet produced by a friend and colleague which contains devotions for each day of Holy Week.
Lent in an opportunity for a life-changing to encounter with Jesus. Our churches journey through this season as we engage with old activities in new ways and new ways of undertaking worship, fellowship, discipleship, service and mission. You are also welcome to join others sharing in worship on-line, please do contact Ann Hobden or me for the links. Please let Ann know directly (01566 772797) if you no longer require these printed materials.
In the meantime, I pray The Lord’s blessing on you all.
Yours in Christ,
David

Circuit Sunday Services

Please let Ann know directly (01566 772797) if you no longer require these printed materials.

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If you would like to support of the work of the Central Methodist Church in Launceston you can donate securely by clicking on the Dona portal icon above. You can also Gift Aid your donation.

Central in the Community...

 

April 2024
13 April 10:00 – 12:00 Family Fun Day
May 2024
11 May 10:00 – 12:00 Family Fun Day
June 2024
8 June 10:00 – 12:00 Family Fun Day

Join us for Easter 2024 at Central

  • Palm Sunday – 24th March
    10.30am Palm Sunday Service
    6.30pm 245 Alive! Service
  • Thursday – 28th March
    7.30pm Maundy Service with Communion
  • Good Friday – 29th March
    9.30am Walk of Witness
    10.30am Service of Reflection
    2.00pm Jesus’ Final Hour
  • Easter Day – Sunday 31st March
    6.30am Sunrise Service at Coronation Park
    10.30am Service of Celebration
    6.30pm 245 Alive! Café Service

Other Services & Meetings

Bring and Share – A Spiritual Feast @ Costa the ‘Fat Hippo’

  • Bring – your questions, your curiosity, your Bible
  • Share – your experiences, your knowledge, your thoughts
  • Find – joy, fun, fellowship and faith

Join us every Monday at 2pm at the ‘Fat Hippo’,  Homeleigh Garden Centre to share fellowship and friendship wherever you are on your journey with Jesus.

Is God at work in our lives today? 
How does he speak to us? 
Is the Bible still relevant today? 
How does it all fit together? 

These are just some of the questions we ask ourselves. If you find yourself thinking along these lines why not take time out of your week to relax, have a coffee and explore God’s word with us.

Come to listen, share your thoughts and build your faith as we encourage one another and realise that none of us are perfect!
We look forward to seeing you there

Prayer Meetings

Prayer Meetings occur on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday mornings and Tuesday evening.
On Monday there is time for us to collectively pray for the worldwide Church and our Circuit. On Tuesday and Thursday morning and Tuesday evening there is an opportunity to pray for one another and those situations that have been placed on our hearts by the prompting of the Holy Spirit.

Bible Study

  • Monday afternoon at the ‘Fat Hippo’, Homeleigh Garden Centre – Come enjoy a Spiritual Feast sharing in a relaxed Bible Study over a tea or coffee! – new members are always welcome for what is a really friendly interesting Bible study and chat.
  • Tuesday Takeaway at Trebullett (weekly – 2pm Trebullett Chapel Hall)
  • Tuesday Bible encounter and explorers group (weekly – zoom 8pm) email Sheila Burt for a zoom link 

If you are unable to join us at Central each week, services are being streamed live at https://lamc.online.church/

Parents of children who attend primary school may be interested in joining the Sunday Bridge Kids service, which starts at 10:00 am and can be viewed by clicking here. However, if you are unable to watch it then, you can always catch up by clicking on the Bridge Kids page by clicking here. Don’t forget to check out their other resources too.

PAL evenings – Praise & Learning

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We invite you to join us for a special gathering called ‘Praise and Learning’ (PAL) in the church hall. This uplifting service takes place on the third Sunday of most months, starting at 6.30pm. It provides an opportunity for reflection, prayer, and joyful singing of praise. During PAL, the preacher selects a passage of scripture for us to study and discuss together.

The atmosphere of the evening is relaxed and friendly, resembling a home group setting within the church. We foster a sense of community and fellowship, even sharing a cup of tea together. It’s a wonderful occasion to engage with scripture, deepen our understanding, and connect with others in a sociable setting.

We would be delighted to have you join us for the PAL Service, as we come together to worship, learn, and enjoy each other’s company.

You are very welcome to join us Please check the plan for the PAL evenings

£1.50 entry… includes coffee and biscuits

If you are involved with a local or national charity and you would like to raise funds and raise their profile please complete the online application. Please be aware there is a small cost of £25 to cover heat and electricity. You will also need to use fair-trade tea and coffee.

Tuesday Coffee Mornings at Central…
The coffee mornings each week are from 10am – 12noon.
Do come and join us each week for friendship and refreshments whilst also supporting varying charities. 

You can access an online calendar here to see the events coming up. If you would like to host a morning, you can see the dates that are currently available…

Book a Tuesday Coffee Morning

If you would like to book a Tuesday Coffee Morning for your charity or community group please complete the online booking form below.
…or you can email: coffeecentral@lamc.org.uk

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We’re in this together…
Love Your Neighbour is partnering with churches, schools, hospitals, charities, businesses, local councils and others across the UK to help as many people as we possibly can.
We are using the Dingley Hall at Central Methodist as a store with a team of helpers from churches. If you want to know more about the scheme and how you can help locally, please email info@lamc.org.uk

Fareshare at Central...


The Love Your Neighbour, Fareshare Community Larder meets each week in the Dingley Hall (the building to the right of the main Church building) at the following times:

  • Wednesday 10.30am to 11.30am
  • Friday 3pm to 4pm
  • Saturday 10am to 11am

Each week the Fareshare food pantry and warm space, at Central helps many families and people in the local community who are struggling to afford to eat properly. These are just a few comments from our friends…

  • I like the thought that people can come and have a chat and take food with no pressure where they might not see people…
  • It’s community spirit a confidence booster . It’s also a chance to help friends who can’t get in because their mental state is worse than mine…
  • It means a lot to me as I lost my partner… recently. It’s a chance to get food and meet people…
  • It’s company, friends, food and fellowship. I live on my own…

“I expect to pass through life but once. If therefore, there be any kindness I can show, or any good thing I can do to any fellow being, let me do it now, and not defer or neglect it, as I shall not pass this way again.” (William Penn 1644-1718. Engish Quaker and founder of Pennsylvania)

When my husband doesn’t get work we don’t get food and we don’t eat so it’s a lifeline and a chance to socialise and make friends...

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Lord, I am no longer my own, but Yours. Put me to what You will, rank me with whom You will. Let be employed by You or laid aside for You, exalted for You or brought low by You. Let me have all things, let me have nothing, I freely and heartily yield all things to Your pleasure and disposal. And now, O glorious and blessed God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, You are mine and I am Yours. So be it. Amen.

John Wesley

Join us in the Epworth Room for
‘Chattabox’

Every Wednesday during term time from 9-11.30am

Parent & children’s play & stay with a free coffee & chat.

Now also includes access to the Community Toy Library

The Launceston Community Toy Library for families with children from 0-5 years is now available at ‘Chattabox’ each Wednesday from 9-11.30am. You can borrow two items for two weeks at a time, toys and/or story sacks.
The cost is just £5 for a 4 month period.
Any questions?  toys@lamc.org.uk

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Do all the good you can, by all the means you can, in all the ways you can, in all the places you can, at all the times you can, to all the people you can, as long as ever you can.

John Wesley

Finding Us...

(GPS address and postcode is Castle Street, Launceston, Cornwall, PL158BA)

From the A30 take the exit at the Pennygillam Junction and follow the signs for the Launceston town centre. Follow the main road, bearing left into St. Thomas Road at the junction by the Town Hall and opposite the castle.
After approximately 500 metres take the first turning on the right into Dockacre Road. Take the next turning on the right up a hill into Tower Street – be aware this road is quite steep.
On the left, as the road bends sharply to the right, there is a car park with public toilets and at the top of the road (on Castle Street) is the Central Methodist Church.
Car parking is also available in a smaller car park to the right of the church. Please note that parking is free on Sundays, but not Bank Holidays. Some parking is also available on the road on Sundays. Central is also in easy walking distance from the Launceston town centre where other short and long stay parking is available.

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Can you help?...

If you would like to donate securely  to the work of the Central Methodist Church in Launceston, please click on the Dona portal icon above. You can also Gift Aid your donation. 

If you need more information on regular giving please email info@lamc.org.uk

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