Our doors have to close again but we won't stop being 'the church!'
The latest restrictions mean we are unable to continue our usual weekly worship at The Pathway - for the moment anyway.
But we're keeping the situation under constant review and as soon as we feel it's safe to do so, be sure we will "fling wide the gates" once more! However, while our doors may be closed again, we won't stop being 'the church' and serving our community as best we can. Here are some of the ways you can still be with us...and us with you! Weekly service on-line
This week, our service is led by the Rev. John Howard and, as it's the last week in the liturgical year, he has picked up the theme of Christ the King. John says: "Now that we are back again in lockdown I hope that this service will, through the work of the Holy Spirit, bring encouragement and hope to us all. In the midst of the darkness there is still the light of Christ." Just click on the video to start. Zoom in...
..on Sunday evenings, for a time of prayer and fellowship. 6.50 pm for 7.00pm Please contact Rev Graham Cutler at graham.cutler@methodist.org.uk for your zoom link. ..and on Tuesday mornings we have our virtual coffee morning from 10:15 am to 11:00 am. Contact Mary Howard at <maryihoward@hotmail.com> for the link. Please keep coming back to this website to check for our latest news and developments. To see some of the ways we have been active in the community over these past months, just click here. Circuit news
Now you can keep up to date with what's happening around the circuit on our own Facebook page! Just click on the image above.
But if you prefer a more 'old school' approach, click here for the November edition of our newsletter - and here for December's.
And for news of what's happening further afield, click on this first edition of The Teesdale Worm - a joint newsletter for both the Barnard Castle and Teesdale, and Darlington circuits. |
Meet Graham!
The Rev Graham Cutler is the our new Minister at The Pathway. This is what he says about himself:
"We have crossed the Pennines from glorious Lancashire to a place which is all very new to us, The Land of the Prince Bishops. With a long background as an electronics engineer in Research & Development, I have spent the last 19 years serving as Presbyter in two circuits in Lancashire. We are enjoying discovering this beautiful dale, along with my wife, Jude and our faithful dog, Boris. Jude and I have two adult children, Naomi and Nathanael, in whom we delight. Our reason for being here is simple: to share in the worship and work which the Lord has given to the churches here, namely to love as Jesus loves, to follow His Word (Matt.5:16-18 RSV) and to make disciples - fully committed followers of Christ. I have a deep appreciation of the traditional but a desire to communicate in the present. We have experienced such a warmth of welcome here and perhaps, over time, you will get used to my sense of humour (maybe?!) Blessings, Graham This month's prayer
Being there... for you!
If you have any worries or concerns where you feel prayer would help please post your request here. And If you are alone and have limited access to help and support, please use the prayer link to let us know you need help and we will do our best to pass the message on to the appropriate agency.
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Resources:
If you're worshipping at home, use the links below to access the wealth of material now being made available for prayer and reflection, as well as information about live-streamed services.
When you can't get to a funeral...
In these difficult times, the number allowed to attend funerals remains very limited. That means many family members will have to mourn the loss of a loved one from their home.
To help them do so in a thoughtful and meaningful way, the Methodist Church has prepared this short act of reflection. You can download a copy here.
When you can't get to a funeral...
In these difficult times, the number allowed to attend funerals remains very limited. That means many family members will have to mourn the loss of a loved one from their home.
To help them do so in a thoughtful and meaningful way, the Methodist Church has prepared this short act of reflection. You can download a copy here.
Celebrating Advent: The Darlington District is going to be releasing a video every Sunday in Advent and sharing the Connexional resources on our social media channels. Watch this space for more information.
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For Women, For Justice, For Christ
During the current pandemic we have not been able to meet or share many of the activities we had planned in the Darlington District including our annual MWiB Autumn Day, so the coordinating team have produced a Rainbow Service which we hope you will find encouraging, uplifting and comforting. To join in, just click here. |
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Stay Alert is the new campaign from the Methodist Church along with the Baptist Union and the United Reformed Church. Find out more about it here.
All We Can is the Methodist international development and emergency relief organisation. Focusing on those in greatest need, it is inspired by Christian principles, and is an integral part of the Methodist family.
Find out more about its vital work by clicking on the logo. You'll also find Bible studies and a wide range of resources for children and young people - handy if you're doing home schooling!
Find out more about its vital work by clicking on the logo. You'll also find Bible studies and a wide range of resources for children and young people - handy if you're doing home schooling!
Durham Foodbank with the Trussell Trust
Donations from our Harvest Festival, this year, have gone to the foodbank.
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Welcome to
The Pathway
The village of Middleton-in-Teesdale is idyllically situated in the upper part of the beautiful Teesdale valley.
Serving the community of both residents and visitors is The Pathway Methodist Church, with varied worship styles for today's diversity of age, lifestyle and culture, all based on the core values of Jesus - love, care, justice, and compassion to all.
Whether on a day's visit, or locally resident, young or old, you'll be sure of a warm welcome.
The Pathway
The village of Middleton-in-Teesdale is idyllically situated in the upper part of the beautiful Teesdale valley.
Serving the community of both residents and visitors is The Pathway Methodist Church, with varied worship styles for today's diversity of age, lifestyle and culture, all based on the core values of Jesus - love, care, justice, and compassion to all.
Whether on a day's visit, or locally resident, young or old, you'll be sure of a warm welcome.
Middleton-in-Teesdale
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Our Church Mission Statement
'People growing and worshipping together in the love of God, showing and sharing the love of Jesus in our community and in the world'
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