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Christmas Tree Service; a request for Donations
Next Sunday is our Christmas Tree Service where we ask for small donations to go under our tree for Children who may otherwise not receive any gifts this year.
Latchford Churches Together; Events occuring this week
December 6th
St John’s: North Cheshire Wind Orchestra
Christ Church: Christmas Fair 12:00-2pm
Latchford Methodist: Monthly Brunch and free Children’s clothes swap
December 7th
Latchford Methodist New Song: New Songs Kids Christmas Party
Latchford Baptist: Coffee & Carols
December 9th
Saint John Henry Newman RC: Carol Service with Cantores ad Portem 7.00pm
December 10th
Life Church: Carols at Halliwell Stadium
New Songs Kids Christmas Party
On Sunday 7th December New Song will be holding a Kids Christmas Party and all children are welcome! 3.30pm until 5.30pm in the hall. All ages are welcome.
Please send a message to newsonginfowarr@gmail.com stating how many children, for catering purposes.
Feast your faith
There are no Feast your faith meetings in December. We will return in the new year.
Christmas Tree Service; a request for Donations
On Sunday 14th December is our Christmas Tree Service where we ask for small donations to go under our tree for Children who may otherwise not receive any gifts this year.
Church Christmas Postbox date of last posting
The Church Christmas Card Postbox will be available in Church until Dec 13th.
Christine asks you kindly put full names on the envelopes to avoid late and missed deliveries.
Our Monthly Brunch is next Saturday 6th December and free Children’s clothes swap
A reminder that it’s our monthly brunch at Latchford Methodist Church next Saturday December 6th. All are welcome, the prices are very reasonable and its ever so tasty!
At the same time we will hold our free Children’s clothes swap (Ages 0-12).
A letter from our circuit to all churches
In August 2026 our circuit Superintendent Minister the Rev Andy Moffet will be leaving us to join a different circuit.
In September 2026 the Rev David Vincent Jambawo will be joining us from the Stockton on Tees circuit as our new Superintendent Minister.
Please pray for them.
Esmee
Latchford Methodist church would like to offer our congratulations, Love and support to Esmee upon her baptism and the wonderful journey she has undertaken to start.
This weeks events from Latchford Churches together
November 29th
St James Christmas Fair 12:00-15:00
Festive stalls, homemade cakes, gifts, children’s activities.
November 30th
St James Joint Worship @ 4pm
New song Cafe tonight
New Song Cafe tonight @ 7pm.
The theme is “unpicking the Nativity”.
Please come along as we would love to see you.
Church Christmas Postbox
The Church Christmas Card Postbox will be available from next week in Church.
Christine asks you kindly put full names on the envelopes as she doesn’t know everyones name.
Christmas Brunch & Stalls; A Thank you
A huge thank you to everyone who worked, supported and visited our Christmas Brunch & Stalls. This isn’t the final amount but so far we have raised £642 towards Church funds.
Sheila Benton funeral arrangements
Sheila Benton sadly passed away last week.
Her funeral will be held on Wednesday 3rd December at 10.15am and will be led by Rev Jackie Bellfield.
Forthcoming Nativity display appeal
On November 22nd we are holding a Nativity Festival where we hope to fill the church with as many Nativity Scenes as we can. If you have a scene we can display then please tell Fran. Fran would really appreciate to hear any story associated with the display, for example “where did you get it?” or “what do you like most about it?”
Sheila Benton
Sheila Benton sadly passed away this week. We will share details of her funeral arrangements once we have been informed.
Mingle & Jingle Open Table – Dec 14th
Latchford & New Song Christmas Events List 2025
A much easier to read paper copy will be available in Church as well as our “Church Schedules” website page.
Forthcoming Nativity display
On November 22nd we are holding a Nativity Festival where we hope to fill the church with as many Nativity Scenes as we can. If you have a scene we can display then please tell Fran.
Our Monthly Brunch is next Saturday 2nd November and free Children’s clothes swap
A reminder that it’s our monthly brunch at Latchford Methodist Church next Saturday November 2nd . All are welcome, the prices are very reasonable and its ever so tasty!
At the same time we will hold our free Children’s clothes swap (Ages 0-12).
Happy Birthday Barbara
We wish Barbara a very happy birthday for this week.
British Summer time ends tonight; Have an extra hour of sleep tonight
Christmas Stalls Help
If anyone would like to bake a cake (or two) for our Christmas stalls then could you please let Jean O know.
If you are able to donate any items for the stalls, such as Chocolate, then please let Gill know.
As always, we are so lucky and blessed by everyone’s generosity.
A belated Happy Birthday Marjorie for last week
We wish Marjorie a very happy birthday and hope you had a wonderful time.
A belated Happy Birthday Alice for last week
We wish Alice a very happy birthday and hope you had a wonderful time.
Our Next Church Council Meeting is this Wednesday 8th
The next Church council meeting is this Wednesday 8th Oct at 7.30pm and is open to anyone to attend.
Happy Birthday Betty
We wish Betty a very happy birthday for this week.
Church Council Meeting this Wednesday 8th
The next Church council meeting is this Wednesday 8th October at 7.30pm and is open for anyone to attend.
Happy Birthday Erica
We wish Elise a very happy birthday for this week.
Harvest Festival Service
Our Harvest Festival Service will be held on Sunday 28th September with everything collected going to the Warrington Food Bank. They are especially short of UHT Milk, Sugar and tins of meat and tuna if you could be kind and generous enough to bring something for the service.
Feed your Faith evening
On Wednesday 24th September New Song will be hosting the first of a series of gatherings to feed and grow our faith.
Rev Linda will be here at 6pm in the hall.
6.30pm Food will be served for our bodies to feast upon.
7.30pm Spiritual food will be served for our faith to feast upon.
Sunday 7th September Circuit Service
Sunday 7th September, 10:30am, is a Circuit Service at Padgate Methodist Church to welcome Rev’d Pat Brown into our Circuit. Rev’d Caroline Ainger (District Mission Area Lead, and Deputy Chair) are leading the service.
There will be no other Church services within the circuit.
We know travelling to Padgate can be an issue for a lot of us, especially as there is limited parking that may involve some walking and so we will show the Padgate Circuit Service on our large screen at Latchford. We look forward to seeing you and joining together in each others company.
Happy Birthday Elise
We wish Elise a very happy birthday for this week.
Happy Birthday Geraldine
We wish Geraldine a very Happy 73rd Birthday for this week.
Alan Pattinson Funeral
Alan Pattinson’s funeral will be at Latchford on Monday 1st September at 1pm before proceeding to the Crematorium for 2pm. After Alan’s funeral next Monday everyone is welcome back to the Masonic hall for refreshments.
New Song Kids on Sunday
New Song welcome all children up to about 12 years old between 3.30pm and 5.30pm. There is no real upper age limit but the activities on this age group. We play games, craft work, sing, Bible Stories and watch videos and most importantly we finish with a meal together. For more information please see the New Song Facebook group or speak to Kit.
Tickets available for Warrington Brass Concert – 20th Sep
Brunch this Saturday 6th and free Children’s clothes swap
Correction: Brunch is on the Saturday 6th with free Children’s clothes swap and not this Saturday
Correction: Brunch is on Saturday 6th with the free Children’s clothes swap and NOT this Saturday!
Brunch is always the first Saturday in the month but for some reason I lost a day in my thoughts. The good news is I have now found the missing day soaking up the sun in the garden!
Warrington Brass Concert – 20th Sep
Brunch Saturday 6th and free Children’s clothes swap
New Song Cafe – August
Tonight, August 24th, New Song Cafe, meets in the hall. Refreshments served from 6.30pm for a 7pm start
Claires House
We have received a letter from Claire House expressing how grateful they are from the support they have received over the past few years from our Ladies group and how much it has helped the children and their families that they look after.
Jim Thomlinson
Jim Thomlinson, an member from Bold Street Church and long time active member within the circuit has sadly passed away.
Jim’s funeral will be held on Friday 5th September at 10.15am at Lymm Methodist church followed by 12:00 at the crematorium.
The family would welcome anyone to attend.
Alan Pattinson Funeral
After Alan’s funeral next Monday everyone is welcome back to the Masonic hall for refreshments. Please inform Julian asap if you will be attending the Masonic hall so they can arrange catering.
Happy Birthday Margaret
We wish Margaret a very Happy Birthday for this week.
Alan Pattinson Funeral
Alan Pattinson’s funeral will be at Latchford on Monday 1st September at 1pm before proceeding to the Crematorium for 2pm.
Sunday 7th September Circuit Service
Because of the Circuit Service on 7th Sep there will not be a service at Latchford.
We know travelling to Padgate can be an issue for a lot of us, especially as there is limited parking that may involve some walking.
We are considering showing the Padgate Circuit Service on our large screen at Latchford if enough people are interested in watching. Please let Julian or Margret have your thoughts.
Circuit Service to welcome Rev’d Pat Brown into our Circuit on 7th Sep
Sunday 7th September, 10:30am, is a Circuit Service at Padgate Methodist Church to welcome Rev’d Pat Brown into our Circuit. Rev’d Caroline Ainger (District Mission Area Lead, and Deputy Chair) is leading the service.
The service will be followed by a buffet lunch; food will be provided by Padgate.
Parking at the church is restricted to blue badge holders and drivers with restricted mobility. Drop off will be allowed in the carpark, and parking is at Padgate Community Centre (up Padgate Lane, next to the station), St Oswald’s (down Padgate Lane), and street parking around the church.
There will not be a service at Latchford.
Alan Pattinson
Alan Pattinson, a lifelong member of our church, sadly passed away yesterday. We will share details of his funeral arrangements when they have been announced by his family.
Happy Birthday Naomi
We wish Naomi a very Happy Birthday for this week.
Happy Birthday Jesse
We wish Jesse a very Happy Birthday for this week.
Congratulations Alice
Congratulations Alice for earning a Gold Medal for Dancing this week.
Well done.
Picnic with God
As part of churches together in Latchford there will be a picnic with God next Saturday July 5th at 4pm St John’s RUC.
Brunch next Saturday
A reminder that It’s our monthly brunch at Latchford Methodist Church next Saturday August 2nd . All are welcome, the prices are very reasonable and its ever so tasty!
Happy Birthday Piper
We wish Piper a very Happy Birthday for this week.
Happy Birthday Noah
We wish Noah a very Happy Birthday for this week.
Saturday Brunch Thank you
A big thank you to everyone who helped or attended our Monthly Brunch yesterday. It was very popular and everyone seemed to enjoy it.
Happy Birthday Eric
We wish Eric a Happy Birthday for this week.
Happy Birthday Gill
We wish Gill a Happy Birthday for this week.
Brunch next Saturday
It’s our monthly brunch at Latchford Methodist Church next Saturday July 5th . All are welcome.
Latchford Church Open on Monday for quiet prayer and reflection
Latchford Churches together have decided that a church in Latchford will be open for 2 hours every day until the end of July for prayer due to everything happening in the world today and as an aid to anyone with anxiety or fear.
Anyone is very welcome to attend; you don’t have to be a member of any church faith.
Latchford Methodist has been asked to be open on Monday’s 11.30am and 1.30pm.
Warrington Walking Day 2025 Latchford Photo gallery
Please find a collection of photograpths taken during this years walking day.
If anyone has any more photographs then please share them with a church steward so we can add them to our church photo gallery collection and kept forever.
A time of Prayer for the world
Latchford Churches together have decided that a church in Latchford will be open for 2 hours every day until the end of July for prayer due to everything happening in the world today and as an aid to anyone with anxiety or fear.
Anyone is very welcome to attend; you don’t have to be a member of any church faith.
Latchford Methodist has been asked to be open on Monday’s 11.30am and 1.30pm.
Warrington Walking Day – This Friday 29th June
If you are walking with us this year then please be ready to depart church by 9.10am for the walk into town.
If you are meeting us in town then we will be in row 12 on the town hall garden and will be departing at 10.30 for the walk around the town.
Please give us a wave and a polo mint would be really appreciated!
Church Council Meeting
The next Church Council Meeting is on 12th June at 7.30pm
Walking Day – Friday 27th June
Could you please let Wendy know if you are planning to take part in this years Walking day and if you require transportation back from the town Center so the correct size bus can be ordered
A few tickets left for Strawberry Tea – Sat June 14th
Strawberry Tea – Sat June 14th
Feast your Faith evening
On Wednesday 21st May New Song will be hosting the first of a series of gatherings to feed and grow our faith.
Rev Linda will be here at 6pm in the hall.
6.30pm Food will be served for our bodies to feast upon.
7.30pm Spiritual food will be served for our faith to feast upon.
Happy Birthday Kit
We wish Kit a Happy Birthday for this week.
Happy Birthday Maureen
We wish Maureen a Happy Birthday for this week.
Derek Hubbard
Derek Hubbard funeral will be at Latchford on Wednesday 7th May at 11.45 in church followed by his burial at Fox Covert at 1pm before returning to Latchford for refreshments.
If you are unable to travel to Fox Covert then the family would really appreciate if you could stay in church for the refreshments and help celebrate Derek’s life.
Next Sunday Service – Please bring a hat!
Our Worship leaders are asking you to bring a Hat to next weeks Sunday worship service. I can’t wait to find out why.
Derek Hubbard Memorial for Wood Street Mission
In memory of Derek Hubbard, Ann Scott is raising money for Wood Street Mission.
Derek was passionate about helping those in need all the way through his life. In his memory please consider making a donation to Wood Street Mission in aid of disadvantaged children. Click Here For Just Giving Link
Happy Birthday Alan
We wish Alan a Happy Birthday for this week.
Quiz, Pies & Peas
Tickets are available for the “Quiz, Pies and Peas event on May 10th” from Wendy or Margret.
Brunch next Saturday
It’s our monthly brunch at Latchford Methodist Church next Saturday. All are welcome.
A Thank You from Betty
Betty would like to say thank you for all your prayers. She is feeling much better and hopes to see you all next week.
Our Defibrillator battery updated
Thanks to grants and support from Warrington Borough Council community initiative fund, AED Donate and Tesco Bags for life we installed a public defibrillator in May 2021 outside the church hall doors for use by anyone in the area.
During these four years the defibrillator was twice called upon but ultimately not required for either emergency.
The defibrillator battery has a shelf life of four years and so we have recently replaced the battery to help protect our community way into 2029.
Empty Cross Decorated
In today’s service we decorated the empty cross placed on Good Friday with flowers and foliage to celebrate new life through Jesus’ resurrection.
He has risen indeed
Hot Cross Bun & Flowers; A thank you
Yesterday, Our church along with New Song, handed out free Hot Cross Buns and flowers in the village to help celebrate Easter.
It was a great atmosphere and the flowers were really appreciated by everyone.
Happy Birthday Wendy
We wish Wendy a Happy Birthday for this week.
Derek Hubbard
Derek Hubbard has sadly passed away this week. His funeral will be at Latchford on Wednesday 7th May at 11.45 in church followed by his burial at Fox Covert before returning to Latchford for refreshments.
If you are unable to travel to Fox Covert then the family would really appreciate if you could stay in church for the refreshments and help celebrate Derek’s life.
Empty Cross
On Good Friday there will be an empty cross in church. On Easter Sunday you are invited to bring flowers and foliage to decorate the cross to celebrate new life through Jesus’ resurrection.
Happy Birthday Aisosa
We wish Aisosa a Happy 16th Birthday for this week.
Happy Birthday Kevin
We wish Kevin a Happy Birthday for this week.
Happy Birthday Geoff
We wish Geoff a Happy Birthday for this week.
Quiz, Pies & Peas
Tickets are now available for the “Quiz, Pies and Peas event on May 10th” from Wendy or Margret.
Easter Hot Cross Buns
We will be handing out Hot Cross Buns within the village next Saturday 19th.
If you would like to help hand these out then please meet up at 10.30am in the church hall.
Our interesting Lent Study Continues on Monday; The more people who can attend the better please.
Brunch next Saturday
It’s our monthly brunch at Latchford Methodist Church next Saturday. All are welcome.
There may even be some “Easter Surprises!”
Preparing to hand out Mothers day flowers in the village on Saturday
Clocks go forward tonight, Don’t miss our Mothers Day Sunday Service
Easter Egg Donation thank you
Thank you to all who donated Easter eggs to Children’s Adventure Farm Trust. 51 eggs are being sent to them for their work with children living with challenging lives which is a fantastic quantity of eggs.
Congratulations Noah
A big congratulations to Noah for passing his Tai Kwon Do yellow belt qualifications. Well done.
Mothering Sunday flowers volunteers
If anyone would like to help us hand out free flowers in the village to celebrate Mothering Sunday then please meet up in the hall on Saturday 9th at 10am.
Soul Food for Lent
