The feedback from the course was very positive and several who took part are exploring the Bible further.

No less than six people who attended the course spoke of a real life changing encounter with the Holy Spirit.

The Alpha team are very encouraged with this response and it is hoped to hold a further course in the future. If anyone is interested in joining the next course please speak to Heather Bacon, or go to our Contact Us page and send us an email or message. 

From 1st September 2024, the churches in our circuit are:

• Royal Wootton Bassett Methodist
• Highworth Methodist (website here)
• Shrivenham Methodist (website here)
• Purton Methodist
• Cricklade United Church (website here)
• Toothill Methodist (website here)

We also have close links with ecumenical partners across the area. 

YouTube channel

The circuit operates a YouTube channel holding resources such as pre-recorded services and worship songs, as well as material for young people.

These videos have been organised into playlists and can be accessed here

PREACHING planS

Click here for the current Preaching Plan (March '26 - May '26). This includes the public version of the Preaching Plan. 

They are usually available online from Wednesday onward, and then printed for the Sunday service.

Items for inclusion should be sent to Mary Turner, no later than Tuesday evening, at notices@rwbmc.co.uk

For up-to-the-minute changes to events please consult the church diary here.

29^th March

5^th April

12^th April

19^th April

These are .pdf documents and open in a new tab/window.

Bible Study Groups (HOme groups)

Several home groups meet for Bible study, to pray together and enjoy social activities. Most of these groups meet in the evening but some take place during the day.

If you would like to join one of these groups, please see Rev. Shirlyn or Bev Tydeman.

Church Bible Study

This is usually held on the 1^st and 3^rd Mondays at 7.30pm, led by Rev. Shirlyn. The next study will be on Monday 20^th April 2026, when we will begin our study of the Book of Ruth.  

These studies are now being held in a member's home - contact Mary for full details. Please join us.

Prayer with a Purpose

2^nd and 4^th Wednesdays, 7.30-8.30pm at church, unless the church diary/website specifies something different. Ruth Cooper usually leads these prayer times. 

This prayer group is set up specifically to pray for the vision and way forward for Royal Wootton Bassett Methodist Church. It consists of a time of listening to God, some prayers for specific things in the town, as people are led, and sometimes a prayer walk in a particular area. These activities are experimental as we try to discern what God is asking of us and are likely to change as we feel God leading us.

Any change to these patterns or timings will be shown in the church diary here and usually also on our Facebook page here.

Prayer circle

A team of church members are always available to receive prayer requests from fellow members. The team believe in the power of prayer for every life situation.

Details are carefully taken of the need and shared in the strictest confidence with other members of the prayer team as is considered appropriate. 

If anyone needs prayer, either for themselves or a family member or friend, please contact Gillian Griffiths (daytime) or Ruth Cooper (evenings).  

PRAYER BOOK

A Prayer Book is also available in the church foyer for members to add prayer requests for themselves or others. These prayers are shared with the congregation at the Sunday service following the date the entry is made. 

OUR CHURCH PRAYER 

(Often used at the beginning of our Worship Services):

Lord God, 

As we pray, we remember

Your presence with us,

Your power within us, 

Your love which surrounds us. 

Guide us in our speaking, 

inspire us in our thinking,

minister in our listening,

that in your mission

we may not falter,

but work to share Your love and grace with all, 

through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen. 

"Prayer is a declaration of dependence upon God." 

"If prayer stands as the place where God and human beings meet, then I must learn about prayer."

                                                                                                                                   Philip Yancey (1949-), author.

"Prayer strikes the winning blow; service is simply picking up the pieces."

                                                                          S.D. Gordon (1859-1936), author & evangelical lay minister.  

"He who is careless about prayer is careless about his salvation." 

                                   St. Ignatius Brianchaninov, 19th Century Russian Orthodox Bishop and theologian. 

"To be a Christian without prayer is no more possible than being alive without breathing." 

                                                                                                 Martin Luther (1483-1546), German theologian. 

Every Sunday

Morning Worship at 10.30am

This is usually led by our minister or a local preacher from the Circuit. Occasionally, one or more of the stewards will lead the service.

On 2^nd Sunday in the month

9.00am – Service of Holy Communion

This is led by one of our ministers.

10.30am - Morning Worship, sometimes for all ages; Own Arrangement or Stewards Service.

Own Arrangement Services are led by the stewards and/or church members while a Stewards Service is led by the stewards.  

On 4^th Sunday in the month

There is usually a service of Holy Communion at 10.30am.

 Any change to these patterns or timings will be shown in the church diary here and usually also on the Facebook page here.                  

APRIL

Sunday 19^th April 

10:30am - Worship Service, led by Joseph Musungo

Sunday 26^th April

10:30am - Worship Service, led by Rachel Dowling

MAY 

Sunday 3^rd May

10:30am - Worship Service, led by Philip Bunce

Sunday 10^th May

9:00am - Service of Holy Communion, led by Rev. Shirlyn Toppin

10:30am - Worship Service, led by Adrian German