Church Activities

"The Bible Jesus Read" by Philip Yancey

All are invited to share in an 8-week exploration of the Old Testament around the big table in room 1, Wesley House, continuing on the following Tuesday nights in 2020 from 7.30 to 9 pm:

February 4th and 18th; March 31st; April 28th; May 19th; and June 26th.

This will be done through video, the Bible, teaching, and discussion.

On 4th February the title of the study is "Job -- Seeing in the Dark"

There are a limited number of copies of this book on sale in Wesley House at the reduced price of €10 (Usual price €12)

Sunday School is available for all those aged 4 to 11 years and meets every Sunday following school terms and half-terms. Discussion Group is aimed at 12+ years and formally meets two Sundays a month, with the group working on a project when not formally led.

If you have a query, please contact Dorothy at 086-1529682.

Thanks to those adults who have volunteered to join our team this year.... There's room for more!

We next meet on Tuesday 11th February at 7.30pm in Room 1, Wesley House, where we will review the book, "The Vanished Bride" by Bella Ellis.

On 10th March we will review the book "Listening to the Animals: Becoming the Supervet" by Noel Fitzpatrick

More information from Valerie Hale at 086-8524861

As a church fundraiser we have set up bookshelves in Wesley House to sell books on an honesty basis (with a donation box) for all who pass through Wesley House.

The bookshelves are located on the right as you come in the door.

Please donate or purchase books. Details from Charles Richards, Delyth Parkes or Don Black.

The Friendly Room meets on Wednesdays from 10.30am to noon in the coffee bar, Wesley House. More information can be had from Lesley at 01-2694923 or 085-7411200.

Rev Andrew Kingston, the Superintendent Minister, encourages those attending the Friendly Room to please support the Midweek Holy Communion if at all possible.

This is an opportunity for us, as members of Centenary, to explore issues of concern to us. These may be issues in the local, national or international public sphere or of particular interest to us as Methodists, or maybe just as members of Centenary.

Meetings usually take place on the 8th day of each month at 7.30 pm.

On Saturday 8th February we meet in the home of Ross and Gillie Hinds, 13 Carlisle Avenue, Donnybrook, where Ross will introduce the topic "How are things in the world? Facts and News". The facts tell us that things are much better than they seem. The Optimists' view.

On Sunday 8th March we meet in Frank and Maureen Harvey's home, 36 Northbrook Avenue, Ranelagh, where Maureen Harvey will introduce the topic "Rural Ireland: What is Happening and Why it Matters".

On Wednesday 8th April we meet in the home of Dorothy and Rory O'Ferrall, "Foxwood," 17 Annsbrook, Clonskeagh, where Rory O'Ferrall will introduce the topic "Are Scientific and Medical Advances Compatible with Christianity?"

Tuesday 8th May: To be decided.

Fourth Tuesday is for women only and is so called because it meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month. It is co-ordinated by Valerie at 086-8524861.

Our next meeting will be on 28th January, when we will visit The Writers' Museum, Newman House, 85/86 St Stephen's Green. We meet at 11 am in the Coffee Shop in Newman House. We will be joined by some members of Sandyford ICA Guild, with whom we have met on a few previous occasions.

For those who wish to practice their English language skills.

We meet on Thursdays from 10.30am to noon in the Coffee Bar in Wesley House. Our discussions are on topics of interest to those present.

All welcome, free of charge, as this is a ministry of Methodist Centenary Church.

Enquiries may be directed to: english@methodistcentenary.ie

The Indoor Bowling Club usually meets on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings in Wesley House

For more information please contact Patrick at 01-4974674

The Scouts and Venture Scouts meet on Monday evenings and the Cubs and Beavers meet on Friday evenings.

More information from Barbara Stone at Tel. 087-2258543 or email: leesonparkscouts@gmail.com

Leeson Park Players regularly put on two plays per year, in Winter and Spring. The next performance is scheduled for Spring 2020. We usually hold our Annual General Meeting in early September.

The next performance will be "The Constant Wife" by W. Somerset Maugham, in Wesley House on 2nd, 3rd and 4th April.

For more information and to book tickets, please visit our website at: www.leesonparkplayers.com