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Events & community groups
From Sunday worship to youth socials and community coffee mornings, there is always something happening across the circuit. Add any event straight to your calendar.
- Worship
Worship and Evangelism Workshop with Emma Nash
Worship at 10.30am with visiting preacher Emma Nash, from the Methodist Connexional Evangelism and Growth team, followed at 12 by a workshop Emma is leading. Emma says: “Bring your packed lunch and gather with others for an evangelism workshop that’s practical, down-to-earth, and doesn’t assume we’re all happy preaching to strangers. I will help us all explore how we meet with God, how to have simple faith conversations, and how we might weave faith-sharing into church activities we’re already doing.”
Sunday, 6 September 2026 · 10:30Loughton Methodist Church, 260 High Road, Loughton, IG10 1RB - Community
Community Lunch
A 3-course meal for just £6, with coffee, tea and biscuits. Everyone welcome — come along, reconnect and meet new people. Held on the 2nd Monday of every month.
Monday, 14 September 2026 · 12:00Woodford Methodist Church, Derby Road, South Woodford, E18 2PU - Special Services
Praise 150 Anniversary Concert
A celebration of worship and community marking 150 years, featuring the Salway Singers, Indoor Pigeon, Shern Hall Steel Band, Gospel Choir, a piano recital from Debbie Hii, gospel soloist Londiwe Dhlomo-Dlamini, dance, and Crescendo Music School. Free entry, voluntary donations welcome — all proceeds go to local charities.
Saturday, 19 September 2026 · 19:00Woodford Methodist Church, Derby Road, South Woodford, E18 2PU - Special Services
2nd Highams Park Guides Centenary Thanksgiving Service
Celebrating 100 years of 2nd Highams Park Guides, followed by coffee and cake. Current and past members of the Uniformed Organisations, friends and anyone associated with the group are warmly invited. To help with numbers, please RSVP by 30 June 2026 to 2ndhighamsparkguides@gmail.com or Debbie Crawford on 07702 165456.
Sunday, 20 September 2026 · 14:00Winchester Road Methodist Church, 82 Winchester Road, Highams Park, E4 9JP - Youth
Messy Church
A church for people who find sitting still and being quiet impossible. Themed activities, crafts, singing, dance, drama, a short talk and snacks — for children, young people and their families. Held on the 3rd Sunday of every month, 3:30-5:30pm. Contact office.woodford@forestcircuit.org.uk or 07746 540193.
Sunday, 20 September 2026 · 15:30Woodford Methodist Church, Derby Road, South Woodford, E18 2PU - Talks & Learning
Our Fear, Our Hope with Prof Anthony Reddie
Looking at the afterlife through cultural, theological and pastoral perspectives, with Prof Anthony Reddie.
Saturday, 3 October 2026 · 10:00Shern Hall Methodist Church, Shernhall Street, Walthamstow, E17 9HX