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Langley Methodist Church is a friendly welcoming church set in the heart
of the village. Almost all our members live or work in the village and
so the church is an integral part of village life. Our members, together
with members from the other village churches live out their Christian
discipleship by involvement in many projects and organisations that offer
practical help to those in need.
In our Sunday worship we mix traditional and contemporary
resources in order to meet the spiritual needs of our congregation. Our
younger members join us for the first part of our Sunday worship before
going to their own more specialist session. Sometimes we meet as a church
family altogether, often with the children contributing to the worship.
Once a month we celebrate the sacrament of Holy Communion, remembering
that it is the Lord's table not ours, and so all who wish to take the
sacrament may do so. Ladies from the village come together on a Wednesday
afternoon for devotions, fellowship and to hear Christian speakers. Our
monthly united bible study with Kings Langley Methodist Church is small,
but provides sound bible teaching and an opportunity for theological reflection.
Our minister takes an active part in the spiritual life
of the village beyond the boundaries of the church building, through school
assemblies, services in residential and nursing homes and as Chaplain
to the NCH Action for Children respite home situated in the village.
We have strong links with our ecumenical neighbours. Annually
a pulpit exchange takes place between the clergy and lay preachers of
the village Baptist, Anglican and Catholic Churches. These have proven
to be times of great enrichment. There are many other united services
and events during the Christian year, including open-air services on
Kitters Green.
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