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Mossley Methodist Church

🥾TEN YEARS OF RAMBLING TOGETHER🥾

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Mossley Methodist Ramblers – Celebrating a decade of footsteps, friendships, and faith.
Looking Back on an Incredible Journey

Can you believe it’s been ten years? What started as a simple idea has blossomed into something truly special – Mossley Methodist Ramblers has become so much more than just putting one foot in front of the other.
As we look through our photo gallery (below) spanning a whole decade, we see faces that have become family, landscapes that have lifted spirits, and memories made across some of Northern Ireland’s most beautiful locations. From fit pensioners to parents with buggies, grannies with kids on little bikes, extended family and friends – we’ve always been a wonderfully mixed bunch, and that’s exactly how we like it.

More Than Just a Ramble
While we’re formally run through the church, our rambles have always welcomed friends and extended family. Because when you discover something good – fresh air, beautiful scenery, great company, and God’s incredible creation all around us – you want to share it, don’t you?
What makes our rambles truly special is getting the opportunity to walk and explore the landscapes that generally we just pass by in our cars. Suddenly those hills in the distance become places we’ve actually climbed, those valleys become familiar friends, and those hidden gems become treasured memories.
Our rambles are healthy for mind, body, and soul. There’s something magical about:
• Breathing in the fresh Northern Irish air as we explore our stunning local landscapes
• Walking in conversation with new and old friends
• Finding peace in your own thoughts as you take in the beauty around you
• Watching all ages discover the joy of being outdoors and active
• Extending our community beyond the church walls
• Deepening friendships one footstep at a time
• Experiencing places instead of just driving past them
God is in it, and blesses it always.

Ten Years More Experienced
Here’s the wonderful thing – we’re all ten years more experienced now! The wisdom, life experience, and stories that our ramblers bring make every outing richer. Whether you joined us from day one or are thinking about joining today, there’s always something new to learn from one another as we explore together.

All Terrain, All Welcome
Our loops and linear rambles range from 3-7 miles across all sorts of terrain – from gentle strolls to more adventurous routes. Each ramble is carefully graded:
• Easy – Perfect for families and those wanting a gentle introduction
• Moderate – A bit more challenge but still very manageable
• Moderate+ – For those wanting to stretch their legs and lungs a bit further
The key is knowing what suits you on any given day, and there’s absolutely no pressure. Come for the company, stay for the coffee stop (or packed lunch)!

The Essential Ingredients
Speaking of refreshment stops – let’s be honest, they’re rather crucial! Sometimes it’s a coffee shop with a gorgeous sticky bun, sometimes it’s a scenic spot where we break out our packed lunches and flasks. Either way, these stops are where some of the best conversations happen. We always recommend bringing snacks and water on any ramble – you never know when you’ll need that extra energy boost! Add a bit of sunshine, and you’ve got the perfect recipe for a brilliant day out.

How to Join Our Rambling Family
Come and find us!
• When: 10am start at the designated location
• What to bring: Proper footwear and gear for our unpredictable Northern Irish weather, plus snacks and water. Some rambles require packed lunch and flask (clearly stated in advance)
• Need a lift? Pop along to our Sunday morning service and have a chat with our Ramblers members, or follow the link to our Facebook group and post if transport is needed
• Rambles are scheduled in seasonal three-month blocks, with detailed monthly breakdowns posted closer to the date

Stay Connected
Join our private Facebook Group (link below) where you’ll find:
• Upcoming ramble details and locations
• Photos from our adventures for everyone to comment on
• A chance to chat with fellow ramblers between outings
• All the practical details you need
• Option to request lifts if needed

Room for More Stories
Whether you’re new to rambling, new to the area, or just curious about what this lovely group gets up to, you’re more than welcome. We’ve got space for more footsteps, more laughter, more friendships, and more memories.
After all, the best rambles are the ones shared with others, surrounded by God’s beautiful creation, discovering places we usually just drive past!
Come and be part of the next chapter of our story. FACEBOOK GROUP

Mossley Methodist Church

Sunday Sermon 203: Brought to you by Rev Sam Campbell

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A very happy new year to you and a warm welcome to our online covenant service. Click on the video window to begin listening. Scripture and relevant links are posted below. Also any Church Announcements may be found at the end of this post.

At the start of the new year Methodists make a distinctive resolution. The covenant service, often celebrated on the first Sunday of the year, is at the heart of Methodists’ devotion and discipleship, and their dedication in working for social justice. In the service the Church joyfully celebrates God’s gracious offer that “I will be their God and they shall be my people”.

Audio Video Sermon by Rev Sam Campbell of both Mossley and Greencastle Methodist Churches
John 1:1-18
The Word became flesh

1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was with God in the beginning. 3 Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. 4 In him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind. 5 The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome[a] it.

6 There was a man sent from God whose name was John. 7 He came as a witness to testify concerning that light, so that through him all might believe. 8 He himself was not the light; he came only as a witness to the light.

9 The true light that gives light to everyone was coming into the world. 10 He was in the world, and though the world was made through him, the world did not recognise him. 11 He came to that which was his own, but his own did not receive him. 12 Yet to all who did receive him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God – 13 children born not of natural descent, nor of human decision or a husband’s will, but born of God.

14 The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.

15 (John testified concerning him. He cried out, saying, ‘This is the one I spoke about when I said, “He who comes after me has surpassed me because he was before me.”’) 16 Out of his fullness we have all received grace in place of grace already given. 17 For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ. 18 No one has ever seen God, but the one and only Son, who is himself God and[b] is in the closest relationship with the Father, has made him known.

Also reference Exodus 3:13-15; 1 Corinthians 3:10-15

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EVERY THURSDAY …YOUR PATHWAY TO WELLBEING: Keep spreading the word about this Partnership with our Church in Mossley Methodist.

So far, Melanie Maxwell-McIlroy from Connect North has been able to help local residents with the following issues which have had a positive impact on their wellbeing.

  • Access to Transport to attend both appointments and some groups
  • Blue Badge application
  • Referral to Occupational Therapy for aids to promote independence at home
  • Support with a CV to apply for paid employment
  • Several benefits checks and applications
  • 2 x Home safety checks
  • 1 x Fire Safety check
Thursday Surgery held by Connect North in Mossley Methodist. Click the image above for further details
Follow this link if you feel there is someone who would benefit from accessing this service via their telephone. Calls at a local rate.
Mossley Methodist Church

Notice: Change to Thursday Well-Being Service

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Your Pathway To Wellbeing

Support to meet your social needs.

We want to let you know that the Pathway to Well-Being service, which has been offered in our church on Thursdays, will no longer be taking place.

Melanie will not be providing this service from our church going forward. We’re grateful for the time and care she has given, and we wish her well for the future.

Thank you for your understanding.

Below lists the support and issues attendees can discuss during drop-in sessions.

• Home safety
• Fire safety
• Referrals to OT and Social Work Teams
• Information on Care Packages
• Carers Support
• Dementia and Alzheimer’s Support
• Domestic abuse support
• Good Vibrations men’s health programme
• Falls prevention (move more live more programme)
• Sensory support (deaf, blind) 
• Delivery of Take 5 wellbeing programme
• Signposting to local groups and activities including referrals to Good
• Morning Service
• Transport
• Housing Support
• Parenting Support
• Access to Food Bank and Baby Bank
• Signposting and referrals to mental health support options (aware, mindwise, recovery college)
• Signposting and referrals to Floating Support options (Radius, Mindwise, Triangle)

What is Connect North?

Many things affect our health and wellbeing. Social factors such as work, money, housing problems, the challenges of managing long-term conditions or feeling lonely or isolated are just as important to our health and wellbeing as our physical health needs.   

Connecting people with the right help and support to address these social needs is called social prescribing. 

Connect North has been developed with service users to offer a social prescribing service for adults living in the Northern Health and Social Care Trust area. 

Please drop into the weekly surgery, starting Thursday the 22nd of August from 10am – 12pm, and find out more about available advice and services.