Wallingford Methodist Church
Our Church
Wallingford Church is part of the Methodist Church in Britain, which itself is part of the World Methodist Council, linking us to Methodists around the world. Locally, we are one of seven churches in the Wantage and Abingdon Circuit (group of churches).
Methodism started as a revival movement in the eighteenth century. Its founder, John Wesley, emphasised the link between personal faith and social action.
This is still a central aspect of Methodism.
The Calling of the Methodist Church is to respond to the Gospel of God's love in Christ, and to live our discipleship in worship and mission.
Central to our calling is to be a good neighbour to people in need and to challenge injustice.
We have several House Groups that meet regularly for fellowship, prayer, Bible study and discussion.
Our church works alongside other churches as part of Churches Together in the Wallingford Area (CTWA).
We aim to engage with the wider community through a range of groups and activities which are open to all.
We also support community organisations through the letting of premises.
The Wallingford Volunteer Centre operates from our premises offering transport and company.
The Church supports the Wallingford Emergency Food Bank and Street Pastors.
Methodism in Wallingford has a long history.
According to his Journal, John Wesley himself visited the town on at least 4 occasions. In October 1769 "The whole town seemed flocking together, rich and poor, in the evening, and received the word with joy. Abundance of people came again at five in the morning and were ready to devour the word."
A year later Wesley "set out for Oxfordshire and was thoroughly wet on my way to Wallingford. The congregation was large and deeply serious."
The present Church building, in St. Leonard's Square, is situated at one end of the town centre. Built in 1873, the premises have been modernised and extended in recent years, to serve a growing congregation.
Quotes by John Wesley
"Do all the good you can, in all the ways you can, to all the people you can, as long as ever you can,"
"God does nothing except in response to believing prayer,"
Minister
Reverend Bruce Thompson
01235 813242
minister@wallingfordmethodistchurch.org.uk
Contact Us
For general enquiries:
07818 660861
wmleadership@btinternet.com
Wallingford Methodist Church
St. Leonard's Square,
Wallingford,
Oxon, OX10 0AS