Faith & Worship Resources
See the following Faith & Worship Resources web page on the Methodist Church site which has information and resources for Preachers, including Service Report Forms for Preachers on Note or Trial.
CCLI Song Search
Please see the CCLI Song Search web page to confirm if hymns or songs are covered by a CCLI licence.
Mission statement
Actively celebrating and sharing God's unconditional love.
Church details
Location: 26, School Road, Tilehurst, Reading - opposite the Co-operative Supermarket.
Postcode: RG31 5AN
OS Map co-ordinates: SU 669 739
Parking: There is limited parking behind the church and ample parking across the road in the public car park behind the Co-Op. Parking is free in the public car park on Sundays; Monday-Saturday it is free for 30 minutes but then charges.
Contacts:
Website: http://www.tilehurstmethodist.org.uk/
YouTube channel: https://tinyurl.com/tmc-youtube
Facebook public page: https://www.facebook.com/TilehurstMethodistChurch/
(The church family has an additional group with restricted access.)
9am Communion (1st Sunday of the month)
| Type of Service | Traditional |
| Number in congregation | 30 - 40 (including those on Zoom) |
| Congregation profile | Generally no children |
| Accessibility | This service is made available on Zoom, with the readings/sermon sometimes included on the YouTube channel. |
Morning Worship (10.30am)
| Type of Service | Family-friendly |
| Number in congregation | 70+ (including those on Zoom) |
| Congregation profile | Mixed with some children and young people |
| Children |
For most non-all-age services, the children leave after the 2nd hymn and a blessing. An all-age address between the first and second hymns would be appreciated, as would family-friendly choices for the first two hymns. (More details are provided by email.) |
| Offertory taken | At the door before the service; please receive this during the service. |
Evening Worship (6.30pm) - Praise and Prayer, and other "specials"
| Type of Service |
Varies, but including:
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| Congregation profile | Dependent upon the service |
Resources
| Hymn books | Singing the Faith, Hymns & Psalms |
| CCL? | Christian Copyright Licence #233955 and "One Licence" |
| Service books |
MWB can be projected; a TMC-specific service book is also available |
| Readers available? | Yes |
| Worship leaders available? | Potentially; please ask well in advance |
| Prayer leaders available? | Yes |
General Information
| Seating | Chairs, enabling rearrangement for less busy / special services |
| Services conducted from | Lectern or pulpit and lectern according to preference |
| Public address system | T-loop system. Fixed lectern and pulpit microphones; two wireless lapel (lavalier) microphones, one handheld microphone. Multiple other wired microphones available - please ask for more information if you'd like anything special. All microphones are controlled from the A/V desk. |
| Projector | Fixed projector controlled by steward from A/V desk. All hymns are projected, along with any responsive texts. Videos, PowerPoint etc can all be displayed - please liaise with the Worship Coordinator to make sure we have everything ready for you. When nothing else is being shown, a camera view of the preacher/reader/worship leader is shown, both for those on Zoom and also in the church building. |
| Zoom | Morning services are accessible via a Zoom link circulated within the church family. This link is not made public. It would be appreciated if you would acknowledge folks on Zoom during any welcome; we are one church congregation. |
| YouTube | Readings and any talks are uploaded to the church YouTube channel after the service. Hymns and prayers are not included. Please let the Worship Coordinator know if you do not wish your readings/talks to be uploaded. |
| Toilets | Yes in vestry and also at rear of church and in the halls |
| Pre-service contact | Letter sent to preacher, by email if possible |
| Order of service | Please provide by Thursday evening, preferably to |
| Notices | Primarily sent via email, with verbal notices announced at the start of the service. |
| Refreshments | Served after 10.30am service |
| Congregation prayer list | Currently there is no prayer book, but stewards will advise you of any local concerns to be included in intercessions |