Young and old have come together to celebrate Christmas in joyful ways at Heath Street Methodist Church in Golborne.
The church, which has been an important part of the local community for more than 150 years, once again lived up to its warm and welcoming ethos by hosting a series of events this festive season.
Children and adults enjoyed a Christmas themed Messy Church
Children and their families were welcomed along to a Christmas themed ‘Messy Church’ event last weekend. These special sessions, which are held several times throughout the year, see a more informal approach to worship which engages young people through fun, hands-on activities such as craft, games, music and stories.
A special Christmas Coffee Morning provided a happy occasion that brought neighbours together.
For many, the church is a real lifeline – a source of company, comfort, help and support.
Throughout the year, it opens its doors every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday to host The Gathering Place Café. It’s a friendly space where all are welcome to come along and enjoy a drink, a cake and some company.
Over the winter the cafe is also operating as a ‘warm space’, with everyone welcome to come in out of the cold.
Their Christmas Coffee Morning was this year funded by ‘Forever Manchester’, a charity which supports grassroots community groups.
As well as the special Christmas get-together, which was attended by lots of the regulars at The Gathering Place Café, they also funded these Christmas food hampers which were delivered to vulnerable families in Golborne.
It’s all been part of a very busy season of Advent at Heath Street Methodist Church, which included its annual Carol Concert in aid of Wigan and Leigh Hospice at the beginning of December. The church also played a key role during Golborne’s Christmas Lights Switch-on event, welcoming revellers in for refreshments and hosting several stalls.
Well done everyone, and a very Merry Christmas.