Faith & Worship Resources
See the following Faith & Worship Resources web page on the Methodist Church site which has information and resources for Preachers, including Service Report Forms for Preachers on Note or Trial.
CCLI Song Search
Please see the CCLI Song Search web page to confirm if hymns or songs are covered by a CCLI licence.
Church details
Location: 17 West End Road, Mortimer Common, Reading.
Postcode: RG7 3TB
OS Map co-ordinates: SU 652 645
Parking: There is parking on the church premises and free parking at the car park next to the fire station.
Contacts: Donald Fraser (Senior Steward)
Morning Worship (10.30am)
Type of Service | Open |
Number in congregation | 30+ |
Congregation profile | Wide range up to 90 years. |
Children |
Members/Leaders of Junior Church stay for the early section of the service. |
Offertory taken | This is taken up before the children leave for Junior Church and the children usually assist. |
Local participation | Congregation participation available on request. Detail given in contact letter. |
Preparation for worship | A chorus just before the beginning of the service immediately after the notices have been read out. Chorus chosen by members of the congregation. |
Resources
Hymn books | Singing the Faith (preferred song book) Songs of Fellowship combined (vols 1 - 4) Hymns & Psalms Words are shown on overhead screen when there is a projectionist available |
CCL? | Christian Copyright Licence #307733 |
Service books | New Methodist Worship Communion Service Books |
Bible version | New International Version (NIV) |
Readers available? | Yes |
Prayer leaders available? | Yes |
Worship Leaders available? |
Yes - see Circuit People for contacts Please advise us if you would like the assistance of a Worship Leader to introduce songs, to lead any general prayers or to help with the intercessions. We will have readers available for any Bible Readings you would like to include. |
General Information
Seating | Moveable chairs |
Public address system | Roving and fixed microphones with T-loop, CD player available |
Overhead projector | Yes |
Sound & Projection System | HDMI & VGA input. Presentation and photos etc. can be shown via memory stick, preferably sent in advance of the service. |
Pre-service contact | Information sent by email or letter to preacher, telephone call a few days before the service date. Hymns and readings to steward by Wednesday evening. |
Notices | The church “Bulletin” is printed monthly but the Steward will emphasize some notices prior to the start of the service. After these, and prior to handing the service over to the Minister or Local Preacher, a short Chorus from Songs of Fellowship will be sung and candles lit. |
Refreshments | Served after the service |
Intercessions | A prayer request book/sheet is available in the foyer. During the service the Duty Steward will bring to you any prayers that have been entered for inclusion in the intercessions. |