Easter
We are called to be a growing, inclusive, evangelistic and justice-seeking Church
God loves you unconditionally, no strings attached. That’s the good news.
Every person is made in God’s image and is of equal value
Everyone is welcome
The Methodist Church is committed to Justice, Dignity and Solidarity. We believe that all people are uniquely made in the image of God, and we aim to live this out in the Church and in our communities.
Sunday Services
We are hold Sunday morning worship services in all our churches except once a quarter when we hold a Circuit Together Service held in one of our churches. See the current Spring Plan (March to May 2024). There is also a monthly evening Healing Service plus an online service and other ad-hoc services marking special events. All details in the plan.
Spring Focus 2024
The latest edition of the Circuit magazine is available to read Spring Focus here.
We cover a fascinating and diverse area in the city of Brighton & Hove, and the Methodist churches reflect that diversity and variety. The Circuit has five churches: Dorset Gardens, Hove, Patcham, Stanford Avenue and Woodingdean. Together, as a Circuit we are a small part of the South East Methodist District.
We seek to serve our local communities through a variety of activities – parent and toddler groups, uniformed organisations, youth clubs, lunch clubs for the elderly, leasing our premises to various users, and providing numerous cups of tea and coffee to those who simply call in.
Go to the Churches page and click on each individual church for more detail and location maps.
Please don’t hesitate to contact us if you need more information. You can email us at: circuitoffice@brightonhovemethodistcircuit.org.uk
Andy Lowe
Superintendent Minister
The Circuit
The circuit boundary matches that of Brighton & Hove City Council. Its area of 34 square miles contains 277,200 inhabitants with a population density of 8,153 per square mile. 85.4% of the permanent residents are white. 31% claim to be Christian, a figure significantly lower than the national average. There are five member churches and we are served by two presbyters. Ecumenical links are well established across the circuit.
Circuit Mission Statement
To spread the Good News and show the Love of God to the people of Brighton and Hove by word and action consistent with the Word. Ministry and leadership are delivered through team-working emphasising inclusiveness and encouragement.
Future Events
- On Sunday 19th May at 8.00am there will be Pentecost Communion at Ditchling Beacon.
- ‘Women of Note’ Concert: Saturday 25th May, 3 pm at Stanford Avenue Methodist Church. Retiring collection in support of the Church and the Trussell Trust.
- On Sunday 26th May there will be a Circuit Together Service at 10.30am at Patcham Methodist Church, BN1 8QE. The preacher will be Revd Dan Balsdon, Assistant Chair of District.
- On Sunday 26th May there will be a Service of Healing & Communion: 6.30 pm at Dorset Gardens. Led by Revd Cynthia Park and Shirley Veater. A quiet, meditative service that will include communion and the opportunity for the laying on of hands.