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 our Spring Plan covering services from March to May 2026. 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 2026 Focus Magazine
Our Spring 2026 edition of the Circuit magazine is available to read here Spring 2026 Focus
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:
office@hovemethodistchurch.co.uk
steve.preston@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
- Sunday 22nd March: Circuit Healing Service, 6.30pm at Dorset Gardens Methodist Church.
- Saturday 28th March Lent Hymn singing afternoon. 1.45-3.00 at Dorset Gardens MC. Light refreshments will be served. Donations welcome towards DG church funds.
- Friday 3rd April: Brighton Ecumenical Walk of Witness. If interested in joining please meet Revd Cynthia Park at Dorset Gardens at 9.30am. Proceeding to Pavilion Gardens for 10am, pausing at Chapel Royal and culminating at Saint Nicholas at 11am for a short service. All welcome to join and be part of this. There will be light refreshments provided.
- Saturday 25th April Coffee morning/Tabletop sale 10 am to 2 pm at Dorset Gardens. Tombola, bric-a-brac, books, cakes, games, cards, Indian ready meals, refreshments & more! Tots Takeover… During the sale Tearaway Tots will be open! Free hands-on cooking demos by Bald Chef Nick. Free bags of groceries to take home (supported by Morrisons).
- Moments for MacMillan 25th April, 6pm at Hove Methodist Church, come and join us for an evening of dancing, singing, acting and pure joy to raise money for the wonderful MacMillan cancer support. We are hosting a showcase of Brighton’s talented people to raise as much as we can for this fantastic charity, which helps so many people affected by cancer. There will be some food and a raffle!
- Saturday 6th June: Jazz at Woodingdean Methodist Church at 3pm with Imogen Ryall singing and Roderick Hart on the piano. Suggested donation £6. Tickets at 01273 887618 or 01273 304812. Proceeds to the church