Our church is involved in local ecumenical activities, including; Churches Together in the Strettons, Stretton Traidcraft, Christian Aid, The Bible Society and The United Nations Association. ******************************************************************** NEWS. A major refurbishment of our church has been completed to provide greater flexibility to reflect the need for a variety of worship styles in the 21st century. The pews have gone and we have comfortable upholstered chairs. There is a new worship area with movable pulpit and communion rail. This flexibility provides for a variety of community uses of the church, making it more suitable for meetings, concerts etc. The platform has disabled access and an induction loop facility is available for those with hearing impairement. Both the church area and the hall are available for use by the community. Please contact the hall secretary for details. HISTORY OF THE CHURCH Our book on the history of Methodism in Church Stretton and our church over the last 100 years. Copies are available in the church @ £3.00 Contact Jon Cooke Tel: 01694-723205 for further details. ******************* Our church has "accreditation" from the Fair Trade Organisation and is recognised as a Fair Trade Church. **************** Special services Sunday 5th September 9.00am Holy Communion - Rev. Brian Winstanley 10.30am Morning Worship - Rev. Hazel Ratcliffe Special Events. Tuesday 31st August in our church @ 7.00pm Revd. Lord Leslie Griffiths, speaking about Haiti, before and after the earth quake. Organised by local branch of UNA. Saturday 4th September: 10.00- 12.00. Informal welcome to our new minister Rev. Hazel Ratcliffe. METHODIST PRAYER HANDBOOK. If you require a copy, please add your name to to list in the church.