Recent Events

Church Weekend

The Hothorpe Hall Weekend in January 2008 was an enjoyable time for the 25 who attended and threw up ways of developing Dale Street's life generating a range of ideas which could be tried under the banner of ‘Service’ and HOPE ’08.

Focus for 2008/09

Following declaration of the Methodist Church's 'Our Calling Priorities' and, having had a fruitful period focussing on 'Learning & Caring', 'Evangelism' and 'Worship', ‘Service’ was chosen to be our focus for 2008/9. The timing seems right as it coincides with the local and national HOPE ‘08 initiative.

Christmas 2007

The Christingle Service was a new addition to the calendar. The church was turned into a café and, while christingles were made, snacks and drinks were served. This was concluded with an act of worship. It was attended by large numbers of all ages and many family groups.

As has happened for several years, the Christmas day lunch entertained about 25 folk who would otherwise be spending the time on their own.

Carol Service 2007

An evening of traditional readings, poems, carols and unaccompanied songs by a choir formed for the occasion.

Tropical Christmas Party 2007

This event for the younger generation in the district featured music by a band from Nexus, the Christian music college in Coventry.

Welcome to Christmas 2007

This is one of our major fund-raising events for NCH. The main participants this year were choirs and soloists from a local school - Arnold Lodge. Their music was punctuated by seasonal readings.

Advent 2007

Members of the church prepared and performed a meditative evening of drama and readings, centred around a banquet table.

Homewood Autumn Fayre

Once again, Dale Street was the venue for the Friends of Homewood Autumn Fayre which again proved a success permitting space for more stalls, a popular lunch menu, and making a safer environment for the residents. The Mayor of Royal Leamington Spa and the Chair of Warwick District Council attended.

Harvest Weekend 2007

The displays in the church and the community room were designed to launch our current focus for 2008/9 - ‘Service’. There was impressive evidence of the many ways our members are involved in the wider community. Morning worship on the Sunday was followed by a bring-and-share lunch.

Ministerial changes

We were sorry to lose Rev Ian Yates who has retired after 40 years as a minister. Christine has also retired and we wish them both a happy - hopefully more relaxed - time in future.

In Ian’s place we welcome Rev Andy Laird. We first knew Andy as a member at Northgate. Since his ordination, he has been at Kenilworth and we have always been pleased to see him at Dale Street.

Daley Sketches 2007

Every two years, the Dale Street Scouts and Guides treat us to their version of a gang show. It’s amazing to experience the talent, enthusiasm and energy of the cast and one must appreciate the way in which people learn from and improve the techniques they picked up in earlier shows.

Easter 2007

The Drama Group performed ‘Out of this World’, a challenging production drawing parallels between the Passion of Jesus Christ and the persecution of many people who resist oppression in today’s world.

Worship Lunch

There have been two of these events in October 2006 and February 2007, replacing our usual Sunday morning service. Food was shared and courses were interspersed with worship.