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:Gosbrook Road, Caversham, Reading on the corner of Gosbrook Road and Ardler Road.
Postcode: RG4 5AE
OS Map co-ordinates: SU 720 746
Parking: There is street parking on Ardler Road.
Contacts: Pauline Hopkins
Morning Worship (10.30am)
| Type of Service |
Family worship. |
| Number in congregation |
30 |
| Congregation profile |
mixed family; children 14 and under |
| All age address |
yes |
| Children leave |
after 2nd hymn and blessing |
| Offertory taken | to suit preacher |
Evening Worship (6.30pm)
Now only held on rare occasions.
Resources
| Hymn books | Singing the Faith (digital and limited number of print) Hymns & Psalms, Songs of Fellowship, Sing Hallelujah (from Easter People) |
| CCL? | Christian Copyright Licence #8058 |
| Service books | Methodist Worship Book 1999 |
| Readers available? | Yes |
| Prayer leaders available? | Yes, if requested early |
General Information
| Seating | moveable chairs |
| Services conducted from | lectern |
| Public address system | radio, neck, fixed, turned off for hymns |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Pre-service contact | On Monday by email - letting the preacher know who the stewards are and also who will be running the AV system.The AV operators request service details - or at least hymns by Thursday to give them time to put them on the system. If preachers want anything else on the AV system - please provide it in PowerPoint. |
| Notices | Printed but any additional ones will be announced by the steward as part of the welcome prior to the service |
| Refreshments | Served after the morning service |
| Congregation prayer list | Yes |
| Other |
Music on organ or piano depending on musician Occasionally musical accompaniment will be provided by CD's (Singing the Faith). |