Plymouth & District Methodist Church
Welcome
Welcome to the NEW LOOK Plymouth and Devonport Methodist Circuit website, part of the Methodist Church of Great Britain and the Plymouth & Exeter District, which stretches all the way from Somerset to the Isles of Scilly.
The Plymouth and Devonport Circuit covers an area from Ivybridge and Bittaford along the A38 to the East of Plymouth, through the City of Plymouth and across the Tamar into Cornwall to Torpoint.
Our Circuit serves rural communities, the suburbs of Plymouth together with industrial and military installations in the Devonport area and is as diverse as the city and locality we seek to serve.
The Methodist Church in Plymouth is passionate about Jesus and we are working hard to share Jesus in the community. Throughout our recent experiences of lockdown, we have been more aware than ever that God cannot be contained in a building! Across the city you will find Methodist people involved in ministries in schools, hospitals and St. Luke’s Hospice, as well as the Devon and Cornwall Police and out and about as Street Pastors.
The Circuit has close links with the Armed Forces and some of our members and Ministers are former serving personnel. We are also passionate about sharing our faith and connecting with the community through the arts. We worship together in styles which range from the traditional to contemporary, from Messy Church to Celtic. You will also find, being the Methodist Church, we eat a lot together! We acknowledge that the Methodist Church is full of diverse people who all have valuable contributions to make. We are working to make our churches welcoming and accessible to all, so that all people might find a spiritual home and a place to grow in the knowledge and love of God.
We wish you a very warm welcome and hope to see you at one of our churches soon…
Rev Al Lowe
Circuit Superintendent
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Key to Hubs
Red - Revd. Alistair Lowe
Green - Revd. Brenton Prigge
Purple - Revd. Amanda Roper
Yellow - Revd. Rebecca Marshall
Events Calendar
Email admin@pdmcircuit.org.uk to add events to this calendar.
Community Organisations
For details about other local community organisations please click below.
Preaching Plans - NEW
Printable versions of the latest preaching plans are now available to download from the website.
Transforming Conversation
Transforming Conversation is based on a belief that participating in intentional, facilitated conversation can be a transformative process. It offers a specific method and process but recognises that the skills and experiences it provides can have positive effects beyond the group settings it promotes.
It is a modern form of the ancient tradition of spiritual conversation and aims to encourage conversations about things that matter to people of any faith and belief, or none. It is rooted in the Christian tradition but seeks to engage in a way which is inclusive and equitable, offering a safe place to share and explore ideas and beliefs.
Hymnal Plus
A Digital Hymnal is a portable electronic device that stores a huge library of recorded hymn tunes (and associated music), all ready to be played at the touch of a button. The Hymnal Plus HT-400 is unique in that it is the first of its kind to offer a bespoke music solution tailored specifically for Church use, with an immense standard repertoire of nearly 3,000 Christian hymns.
All of the hymns can be played with a particular instrumental style. There are over 200 styles including pipe organs, pianos and orchestras, with multiple combinations of different instruments including bands, quartets and other music groups. The device will provide (through the church's sound system) an ideal accompaniment for the singing congregation.
The PDM Circuit now has a Hymnal that is available to loan out to house groups and other occasions where music is required outside of the Church. The unit is battery powered and has its own built in speakers. Simply enter in the hymn number you require and off you go. An illustrated user guide, with pictures, is provided.
Simply contact office@pdmcircuit.org.uk to book your slot.
Safeguarding Emergency Contact Details
Please contact Terry Millam on 07727266979 or email safeguarding@pdmcircuit.org.uk