Matlock Bridge over the River Derwent
BIG NEWS
Earlier this year, the Church Council of Matlock Methodist and United Reformed Church made the very difficult decision to close the Church and Community Halls on the corner of Bank Road and Oak Road at the end of August. Rising running and maintenance costs have simply become too great a burden. It is a sad and challenging decision, as generations of worshippers and neighbours have been blessed by this building for over a century.
But a church is not the building — it is the people. While we will be saying goodbye to these walls, the Matlock Methodist and United Reformed Church family will continue to worship and continue God's mission together elsewhere. Though change always brings sadness, we are also hopeful and excited for what God has in store for the future.
Our Fellowship
The Church family joins together in a variety of ways to support one another, support other people, exploring faith and being part of the Church Fellowship and the wider community. We are currently worshipping alongside All Saints Parish Church on Smedley Street, DE4 3JG. The weekly service is at 10:45am and will be lead by Rev'd Richard Reade, Local Lay readers and Methodist Ministers. Who is preaching will be updated on our Blog. Our fellowship groups continue in new locations:
​- Messy Church
- Toddler Group
- Prayer Meetings
- Bible Study Groups
- Joint Brigades
​-Social Groups
- Fundraising
-Prayer Chain
-Training & Learning
-Community activities
Each of these and other opportunities to be together are where the community of the Church and the wider community interact and can share and learn about the Gospel message.
News & Updates
