February 2012
WELCOME to the website for Southlands Methodist Church in the historic city of York.
We believe we have a special calling to work in the community in which we are set and this includes actively witnessing for our Lord and maintaining an active programme of work with children and young people (see under "Children and Youth") and students (see "Students" under "About Us") as well as with older people in the area (see under "Church Groups").
To this end we have appointed a part-time paid Children and Families Worker (see Latest News under the News drop-down menu). John Hattam started work at the beginning of last month.
We are working with a group at St Chad's Church, in Campleshon Road, to put on Messy Church on a number of occasions during the year. The next will be at Southlands on Saturday, 25th February, from 15:00 to 17:00, following the success of our Messy Christmas event on Tuesday, 20th December (pictures can now be viewed under Photos), which was attended by more than 140 adults and children. Messy Church is a new, informal kind of church where people of all and any age can come together. There are lots of hands-on activities on offer, including various crafts. There is food provided for everyone, and there is no charge. So come and join us and see what the mess is all about.
Mission Statement
Empowered by God's Spirit, our mission is to demonstrate our love for God through Jesus Christ, our love for each other and God's love for the world.
Our church
At first sight our premises are typical of those built in the Victorian era, but we have a modern, welcoming worship centre, a useful suite of meeting rooms and a community centre which is home to most of our work with children and young people.
You may be a visitor looking for a church in which to worship or you may be a resident looking for a church which meets your needs. Either way you will find a warm welcome at Southlands.
Our minister
Our minister is the Rev Jennifer McKenzie, who came to us from the Manchester Circuit in 2010. She is also circuit superintendent.
Worship
Sunday services normally take place at 10:30 and 18:30. We are part of the York South Circuit, and services at Southlands are led by our own minister, and other ministers and local preachers appointed to preach the Gospel of Christ.
Where to find us
Southlands is just a few minutes walk outside the city walls and 15 minutes walk from the railway station. For the precise location see under "About us".
Room bookings
Rooms are available for hire for meetings, groups and events. For further information, see under "About us". Our room bookings secretary is Wyn Lawrence, at 3 Nunthorpe Drive, York, YO23 1DY (tel 01904 639231) or email wyn@southlandsmethodist.org.uk.
Church groups visiting York, or organisations planning one day conferences are invited to try Southlands hospitality. Our catering team can provide lunches and teas on the premises by prior arrangement. Contact room bookings secretary Wyn Lawrence, at 3 Nunthorpe Drive, York, YO23 1DY (tel 01904 639231) or email her on wyn@southlandsmethodist.org.uk.
Updates on this website
Major updates of this website usually take place on or about the first Sunday of the month to coincide with publication of OUTLOOK, our church magazine. The magazine gives news and information about what is going on at Southlands, and in the York South Circuit to which this church belongs. Pdf versions of pages from the February issue of the magazine can be viewed on this website under "News".
This page was updated on 6th February, 2012. Look out for further updates.
Queries can be addressed to webmaster Bob Lawrence on bob@southlandsmethodist.org.uk
