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Situated in the idyllic Exe Valley, eight miles north of Exeter and thought to be one of the oldest villages in the county with its constantly flowing leat, picturesque cottages, cob walls and thatched roofs. This Devon village is midway between two National Parks, Exmoor an hour to the North and likewise westerly to Dartmoor.
The
Wesley Connection
Tarmac
replaces the old cobble stone turnpike road in Silverton, along which
John Wesley himself rode in November 1730 to visit his bereaved sister-in-law
at Blundell's in Tiverton. What fame! Come and walk the hallowed tarmac
outside the present building, erected 1914 and now forming part of the
Exeter Circuit within the Plymouth & Exeter Methodist District.
Methodism
in Silverton
Early
records are sketchy but in 1834 John Norman, a basket maker, obtained
a licence to preach in his house in Parsonage Lane (demolished 1964).
The present Church seats 100, is compact and comfortable, of Gothic design
with Bath stone dressing and leaded glass windows. Sunday Services of
Worship are currently 10:30 am and 6:30 pm with regular innovations in
alternative worship and evening fellowships. Young People meet alternate
Fridays for a lively programme of activity – Christian teaching,
music, craft, drama. A mid week a monthly House
Group meets for Bible study and discussion and also you will find the church open each Saturday morning for prayerful reflection and quiet contemplation. The Minister is in attendance in the Church most Friday mornings. For worship there is a Loop
System and ramped access for the disabled.
Ecumenical
The
3 Village Churches together plan and share Christian Festivals including
the World Day of Prayer, the Village Lenten Course, Harvest Festivals,
Christmas Celebrations. There is also a combined churches Christian Aid
Coffee Morning with each Church playing an active part in the House-to-House
Village collection. For young people there is a Summer Holiday Club in
August.
Community
Involvement
Working
to its strengths, the local Church seeks to play an active role in the
Community: the annual Cream Tea is a date not to be missed; in August
there is the Silverton Street Market when the Methodist Church is again
a hive of activity as a refreshment centre plus exhibition area. In May,
the Christian Aid activities and September the month for widespread work
for the charity Action for Children. Silverton Methodist Church is
a collection point in respect of overseas Work Aid, Spec Aid also Book
Aid and gives regular support to the Exeter homeless. The 1st Thursday
of each month (10.30 to Noon) there is a welcoming Coffee Morning (and
fascinating stall) supporting a variety of charities; whilst the 4th Wednesday each month
Ploughman’s lunches are served from 1:15 pm at 2 pm Pause for Thought and at 3 pm that day
a range of topics are shared at Network,and also occasional subjects include Scrabble,
bird watching, ten-pin bowling and farm walks. The Silverton Methodist
Church enjoys welcoming visitors Sundays and weekdays, also arrangements
may be made for refreshments and/or a leisurely guided tour of this historic
and interesting village. There is a car park and access for the disabled.
For full details of services
click on events and notices page.
"The vision of our church is -
to proclaim our conviction of the love of God
as revealed in Jesus Christ;
to share our worship, activities and resources;
to care for people and the community;
to put our faith into action for others."
Contacts:
Reverend Andrew Brazier andrewbrazier@hotmail.com.
or the Church
Stewards @ silvertonmethodistchurch.org.uk
Bookings:
01392 860830
Steward reps: 01392 860483
01392 860518
for a map how to get to us please click on this link to streetmap.co.uk